Alarm Systems
Did you know that security systems do not deter a burglar from
breaking into your house? If someone wants to get into your
house bad enough, they will find a way to do it. Burglars are
aware of the different types of systems and how they work. They
are also aware of how to get around them. Basically there are
two types of home security systems.
One type, called a monitored system, alerts a central
notification center once the alarm has been tripped and this
center then checks in with the homeowner to see if everything is
ok by calling. The call center is alerted through the phone
wires. A clever burglar will locate the outdoor phone wires that
are exposed and cut them. By doing this, the information center
is never alerted and the burglar is free to enter the home. One
disadvantage to having a monitored system is that even after the
alarm has been triggered, it gives the burglar time to still get
into your house, steal some valuables and escape undetected.
This can happen because typically once the alarm has been set
the security company waits for approximately 30 - 45 seconds
before contacting the homeowner by phone to receive the correct
password. They wait this long to allow the homeowner to
deactivate the alarm if it is a false alarm. If the monitoring
company does not receive the correct password, or the phone is
not answered, they then contact the police. By the time the
police arrive at least 1-2 minutes has passed. An experienced
thief can make off with quite a few of your valuables in that
short amount of time.
The other type of alarm systems is ones that make a loud siren
like noise inside and outside the house alerting neighbors.
These are called unmonitored systems. The responsibility to
contact authorities then rests on your neighbors. With this type
of alarm system, it is best to also include flashing lights so
people are well aware of where the alarm is coming from. The
advantage to having this type of system is that burglars often
become deterred when the sirens and lights start blaring. Their
goal is to get in and get out with some loot and without being
noticed. This is really tricky to do once the alarm has been
tripped. A disadvantage of this type of alarm is that your
neighbors must be home and willing to get involved by calling
the authorities. This type of alarm is also not made for those
who live in an isolated area of the countryside or whose
neighbors are not close by.
If you're still interested in installing an alarm system in your
house there are a few things that you need to consider when
researching the correct one for you.
Cost - security systems cost about $1,000. If you choose to have
it monitored, there is an additional monthly fee for this
service.
Package - be sure that your package includes: control panel,
keypad, siren, motion detectors inside and outside and door and
window contacts. You can add other accessories to your package,
but in order to have a good system installed it should include
the above-mentioned items. Licensing etc. - get references and
referrals on any company you might consider using. See how
quickly they can install your system after it has been
purchased. You do not want to hire a company that can sell their
systems faster than they can install them.
Be sure to get information on their warranty.
Ask about their screening process for installers. Installers
should have a criminal background check completed on them.
Call your police department to find out what their response time
is to home security alarms. You may be surprised by their
answer. Also check to see if there are any fines associated with
false alarms.
Nothing replaces good old-fashioned safety and intelligence.
Lock your doors and windows when the house is vacant, leave
lights on inside and outside and keep valuables in a very safe
place - maybe even outside of the home.
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