We stay in an interesting complex, tucked away in a suburb that is full of larger houses, this little place houses a large flock of some 40 odd flats and 10 town houses. There is a lovely large garden, great bird life, a pool and a mix of people. A great old building.

Sadly a week or so ago one of the owners/tenants became the victim of crime… the guys certainly knew where to strike and how. It is not a pleasant situation at all.

Now this afternoon a meeting was held to try come up with some plans on how to improve security. The thought that kept coming to me in the time that I was at the meeting is how little impact it all can have to a determined criminal and what drives someone to be so determined? Listening to little bits of information as to what was done in this recent incident one is amazed at how premeditated the whole thing was. Several escape routes where put into place or prepared before they began their terrible deed. Obviously it was committed by people who had an intimate knowledge of premises.

As a husband and father one feels the pressure to protect your family quite heavily… what is one to do?