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Security expert’s top tips for a safe home

IF there’s one place you should be able to feel safe and secure, it’s your own home.

But whether you are an elderly person in a sheltered housing complex or a student in your first flat, anyone can fall victim to bogus callers or thieves.

People who have been the victims of crooks don’t just have the material loss to deal with.

There’s the psychological impact of having been targeted in your own sanctuary.

But there are things that you can do to keep you and your family as safe as possible.

That’s why the Tele has teamed up with Kean2Slaters to launch the Safe as Houses campaign.

The campaign is about empowering residents with the things they need to make sure their home is secure — so that they don’t need to worry about becoming a victim of crime.

Today, we spoke to home security expert Paul O’Brien, who is a director of WRB Fire and Security, based in Dundee’s North Ellen Street.

The firm specialises in the installation and maintenance of intruder alarms, fire alarms, access control and door entry systems, and CCTV cameras.

Paul, 46, has headed the family-run company for eight years, but has worked in the security business for about 30 years.

He provided the Tele with his 10 top tips to keep yourself safe in your home.

As an alarm specialist, he said the most important piece of advice he