THE BOOK BEGINS WITH DRAMATIZATIONS OF WAYS IN WHICH BURGLARIES ARE COMMITTED, INCLUDING A COMPARISON OF METHODS USED BY AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL THIEVES. BUYING A HOME IS GIVEN ATTENTION - HOW TO DECIDE WHICH PROSPECTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD OFFERS THE BEST POLICE PROTECTION. ALSO COVERED ARE SECURITY DEVICES AND HOW TO DISCOVER WHICH ACCESSES TO HOUSES ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO BURGLARS. SECURITY SYSTEMS AND THE DEVICES THAT COMPRISE THEM ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL. GIVEN FURTHER ATTENTION ARE LEGAL MATTERS THAT MUST BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION SURROUNDING A BURGLARY. NOTED ARE THE LIMITS PEOPLE HAVE ON THEIR OWN RIGHTS IN THEIR OWN HOMES. IN THE FINAL SECTION, THE AUTHORS PROVIDE INSURANCE INFORMATION - COVERAGE NEEDED, HOW TO INVENTORY VALUABLES, AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY AFTER A BURGLARY....KAP