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burglary takes place somewhere in the United States every 12 seconds,
Alarm monitoring system: the sensible protection*Free GE System with Monitoring–Learn more >> Think about it. It's much easier to burglarize a home during the day when the family is at work, the children are at school, and the neighbors are occupied with their own pursuits. During the day, you need no flashlights, and do not have to act surreptitiously to break in. A burglar needs only to approach the building as if he belongs there; if there is no security system in place, he can break in, gather up the loot, and be gone in a matter of minutes—almost too quickly for passers-by to even notice. Fortunately, quality alarm monitoring systems are available at very affordable prices and can be customized for any size of building. Whether you purchase a $10 do-it-yourself kit or invest in a professionally installed system, all alarms have the same basic objective--to interrupt and/or surprise the intruder while alerting either the neighborhood, the police department, or an alarm company of the invasion. The area in which you live will determine which of many types you should install. The simplest home alarm monitoring system—other than a dog—is an electric circuit alarm built into an entry way. When the door or window is opened, the circuit is closed (or opened in an open circuit system) and the alarm goes off. While simple alarms can be built using magnets or button switches, the better electric circuit alarms also have a control box and keypad. The control box is placed out of sight, and once the alarm has been triggered, it cannot be shut off until someone enters the appropriate code on a keypad. Thus, the burglar cannot turn off the alarm by simply closing the door. Another type of alarm system involves the installation of motion detection devices. They can be installed inside or out. A sensor sends out a continuous stream of microwaves or sound waves which bounce back in a regular pattern. When the pattern is interrupted by the presence of a moving person, the alarm goes off, notifying security personnel. Several events can occur when a security alarm has been sent off. Typically the loud sound notifies residents or neighbors of an intruder, the intruder is driven off, and the police are able to tell which house has been broken into. Additionally, the alarm system may trigger flashing lights and a telephone dialer. The telephone auto dialer will dial the police or alarm company and will repeatedly play a pre-recorded message containing the address of the home or business, the owner's name and phone number, and any other pertinent information. The National Burglary and Fire Alarm Association warns that summer is the busiest season for burglaries. Before going on that vacation, there are a few steps you can take. First, take steps to make your home look occupied. Leave the drapes open, put timers on lights and televisions, and ask your neighbors to pick up your newspapers, put the trash can out on trash day, and park in the driveway occasionally. If you will be gone long, pre-arrange for someone to mow the lawn. Second, deny the burglar easy access to your home. Most burglars will not break into a home if they can't do so in 60 seconds. Lock your doors and windows, and don't forget to lock the garage. You can also control your risk by letting neighbors and friends know how long you will go be gone and asking them to keep an eye on the place. Finally, invest in a home security system. The NBFAA says that homes without security systems are 3 times more likely to be burglarized than those that have them. It simply makes sense. Without a security system, your vacation could cost you a lot more than you had planned. *Some restrictions apply. For details go here ยป about | home | privacy | contact
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