An electronic German shepherd door alarm is effective. When someone touches the door knob, the unit plays a lifelike bark of a 100-pound shepherd. There are also timer controlled motorized kits that open and close curtains for an at-home look. A combination lock deadbolt is inexpensive and effective. There are no keys for children to lose. The combination can be changed anytime.
If a burglar does get in a window, he cannot open the door to carry things out. Even if a budget allows for only two sensors, an emergency dialer is a plus. Push an emergency button to automatically call the police. If the smoke alarm goes off while you are away, the fire department is called.
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Crime is everyone’s concern. While you may never actually be the victim of a crime, it’s important to know your options where crime preparedness and home security are concerned.
When your family and prized possessions are at stake, planning ahead can give you greater peace of mind. Such actions include simple precautionary measures, from purchasing effective exterior home lighting or new home door/window locks to installing a home security system. As winter approaches and the days get shorter, now is the time to make your home a “tough target” for criminals. For starters, take heed of the following advice:
First and foremost, do the obvious. Keep points of entry locked, with deadbolt locks on front and back doors; a Charlie bar for pane glass patio doors; change locks if keys are lost or stolen. Post emergency numbers on refrigerator or by the phone. When you leave, draw the shades and leave some lights or a radio on. Use timers on indoor lighting fixtures when you are away or expect to return home after dark.
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Home security systems aren’t just for people with fancy jewels, luxurious furs and expensive art collections. If you live alone, reside in an isolated area, are away from home frequently, or simply don’t feel safe, a security alarm system may be a good idea.
The purpose of any security system is to alert you – or someone you choose – to possible danger. The system’s sensing device detects an intruder and sets off a signaling device to alert the occupant, the central security office or the police department. There are several types of intruder detector devices. These include:
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Voice prompters, closed-circuit cameras and interfaces are terms commonly expected to be heard in the computer and electronic industries. But those terms are also commonplace in the increasingly hightech world of home security.
The development of more sophisticated equipment is allowing the industry to offer consumers a wider range of fire and burglary protection at more affordable prices. The new technology is also allowing consumers to have better control over their home security systems, which cuts down on costly false alarms.
In fact, experts often use the word “smart” when describing the new technology because it is beginning to become integrated with other functioning parts of the house. Basically, a burglar/fire alarm system that is installed by a dealer will likely come complete with some sort of audible alarm, motion sensor, detectors on doors and windows, and a control unit and keypad. The alarm is activated, or deactivated, by the consumer punching in a special code on the keypad.
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A professional burglar can enter your locked home in about 20 seconds, experts say, and there’s not much you can do about that. But there is something you can do to keep him from getting back out with all your valuables.
Install a home security system. Then, even if the deadbolts do not scare him away, a screaming siren and approaching police probably will. Home security systems are fast becoming de rigueur in expensive new homes, but even the slimmest budget can afford some type of security.
To determine just what you need, ask your local police department to give you a “threat level” analysis. Your threat level depends on your neighborhood crime rate, how easy it is to enter and exit your home and how valuable your home and possessions are. Here are a few of the home security options available to you:
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