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According to the
FBI, there is a burglary every 15 seconds in the United States,
which amounts to 6000 homes being burglarized each day. If you
have ever been a victim of home burglary, you understand the need
for reliable home security. Most people only think about
installing a burglar alarm after they themselves or a neighbor has
been a victim. Homes without a burglar alarm are more than 2
times as likely to be burglarized than homes with a burglar alarm. Installing a burglar alarm is one of the most
effective deterrents available. Most likely a burglar won't find your home an "easy target" if you
have a burglar alarm. Having a burglar alarm is important
because you want to protect your family, you want to protect your
property, and you want peace of mind. Also, you can save anywhere from 10% to 20% off your home owner's insurance if you have
a monitored burglar alarm.
There are home security options available today
to protect your home and family from intruders. The two types
of burglar alarms available are hardwired and wireless. The
perimeter of your home is one area that should be considered when
designing a burglar alarm. Doors leading to the exterior
should be covered with a magnetic contact that will alert the system
when the door has been opened. Windows can also be covered
with a magnetic contact. The other area of concern is the
interior of your home. Motion detectors should be placed in a
central location to detect movement within a specific radius.
Glass break detectors can be placed near windows, sliding glass
doors, and skylights and are a good alternative to motion detectors
for people who have pets. Effective home burglar alarms should
also include life safety buttons for emergencies. These
buttons should be on the keypad for children and adults to use.
By pressing the fire button, medical button, or police button the
system will
alert the central station to respond to the to that particular
problem. There is even a wireless button that you can keep
with you at all times will at home. Having a 24 hour monitored
burglar alarm gives you a quick link to authorities when trouble
strikes, whether you are home or away. |
