Being the victim of a burglary in Miami is not only financially painful – it’s painfully disturbing. Valuables are missing, items are out of place, and a traumatized feeling of privacy invaded pervades the mind, shocking all affected.

Whether a break-in is something you’re trying to prevent or have already experienced, there are matters that can be addressed to ensure a property is as safe as possible and deter future crimes. Here’s a quick list of things Miami Doors and Locks recommends landowners manage at home or work to lower the odds of having a break-in in Miami-Dade and throughout South Florida, keeping the things we care about safer for all our well-being.