The best way to protect yourself from becoming a victim of a home burglary is to get "Inside the Mind of a Thief." This Allen Police Department exclusive interview of career home burglar, Michael Durden, will open your eyes on what criminals look for when choosing a target. Please share this video with friends and family to spread important crime prevention tips that can prevent you from becoming a victim. UPDATE: Sgt. Felty retired from law enforcement on May 21, 2021 UPDATE: Michael Shane Durden was released from prison on May 12, 2023 1) What makes a neighborhood attractive to thieves? - 0:45 2) Does having a dog deter a burglar? 2:48 3) Do Neighborhood Watch programs work? 4:28 4) What makes a house attractive to a burglar? 6:12 5) Once a burglar targets a house, what's next? 11:28 6) Once a burglar is in the house. How much time is spent inside? 24:49 7) How should homeowners hide valuables? 31:00 8) What can a homeowner do to not make their house an easy target to a burglar? 35:59 Inside the Mind of a Thief playlist    • Inside the Mind of a Thief   CBS 11 interview with Durden in jail (12-11-2015) - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/career-criminal-offers-homeowners-security-advice-from-behind-bars/ Allen American Story (12-10-2015) https://starlocalmedia.com/allenamerican/news/allen-police-elicit-confessions-from-a-criminal/article_2972affa-9f83-11e5-885c-ffa70ad0f21e.html http://planetrockwall.com/inside_the_mind_of_a_thief_allen_police_department_exclusive_interview/ #AllenTexasPolice #Police #Burglar Visit Allen Police on http://www.AllenPolice.org/ Like Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Allenpolice/ For City News and Events http://www.AllenNews.org/ Watch ACTV online 24/7 http://actv.org/