A few precautions can keep homes secure
Written by admin on October 19, 2009 – 1:04 am -Authorities offer tips amid rash of burglaries by Andrew Gaug Locking up a house before leaving is a good start to deterring potential thieves. But recent burglaries in St. Joseph have shown sometimes it may not be enough. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, the St. Joseph Police Department reported a 19 percent increase in home burglaries over that time span in 2008, with a total of 204 burglaries — which breaks down to about three per day. One victim, photographer Kyle Rogers, found door locks didn’t always work when a house he was living in was burglarized in August. While at work, Mr. Rogers received a call at about 12:15 p.m. from his roommate, informing him their home had been burglarized. Mr. Rogers raced home to find the burglars had attempted... more
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Keep Your Home Safe While Away for the Holidays
Written by admin on October 17, 2009 – 3:16 am -Safety and security is an important concern for many homeowners. Around the holidays, it can be easy to overlook those concerns due to the increasingly busy schedule many people have between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Unfortunately, putting home security on the backburner during the holiday season can prove to be a grievous error. Because extended vacations to visit family and friends are common during the holiday season, criminals often target this time of year thanks to empty homes they know will not be the hub of activity they usually are. To safeguard your home while you're out of town this holiday season, it's best to take a few precautionary measures to make a home less appealing to prospective burglars and criminals. * Ask a friend... more
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Improve Your Home Security
Written by admin on October 10, 2009 – 7:54 pm -Today, there is an immense need for home security. The chances of your home being burglarized are very high. It is just so unpredictable, burglary can happen at any time of the day or night. Burglars can case your house without you knowing it. After a house has been broken into, the owners feel violated. Who wants to spend sleepless nights worrying and every day thinking about the possibility of your home being broken into. In order to avoid unnecessary stress and worry, a home security monitoring system is very essential. By using a good home security system, your home will be safer and more secure at all times. Families need a reliable security system at home to be able to protect themselves from burglaries. Even with a security system, thieves... more
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Home security system can include alarm, motion lights, cameras
Written by admin on September 28, 2009 – 11:54 am -By Bill Husted, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution My interest in home security did not start until 5 a.m. on a nice summer day when a man with a baseball bat crashed through a glass door on my patio. It is not, as you would guess, the sort of wake-up call anyone would enjoy. Things turned out fine for me and, for that matter, for the burglar. He got away with a wallet he grabbed from the kitchen counter and I got away with life and limbs intact. I had a home alarm system but seldom turned it on back then. Heck, I often slept with only the screen closed on the French doors of our bedroom. After all, I live in a "good" neighborhood that could easily be the set for a remake of Leave it to Beaver. Since then, I'm a little less complacent and realize... more
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Wireless Motion Detectors for Home Security
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 9:29 pm -Your safety and security matter a lot; thus, it is only normal if you want to go through great lengths to have your home secured. Perhaps, then, you have already invested in quite a lot of home safety devices. A more recent breakthrough in this type of technology is the wireless motion detector, and a lot of people vow to its effectiveness. Wireless motion detectors are essential tools to keep your home safe and secured. They provide more protection than your typical door and window sensors. In fact, wireless motion detectors are able to detect the weaker spots of your area, spots which are vulnerable to intruders. Not all motion detectors work effectively. If you have crawl spaces in your house, it is possible for a stranger to pass through... more
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Motion Detectors For Home Security
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 9:24 pm -By Mac Abley In these troubled economic times, crime is on the increase. Especially, it seems, home invasions. Criminals of all stripes, from the cagey professionals to the confused addicts, are trying their luck against suburban castles for a chance at great rewards. As such, there is much to gain in upgrading your home security with a few extras. You can set up flood lights, tall fences, and alarm systems. You can get dogs, or security bars on your doors and windows. There are any number of options when it comes to home security. Combinations are Good Lights, fences and alarms are all well and good on their own. Combinations are even better. But, for the ultimate home security experience, consider adding motion detectors to your repertoire.... more
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Home Security Tips for Holiday Travelers
Written by admin on September 3, 2009 – 1:53 am -Millions of families will head out of town this Labor Day weekend. Along with packing a suitcase, protecting your home should be at the top of the checklist. Summer months are known for having the highest burglary rates - and holiday weekends can make your home even more vulnerable. All Home Security provides the following home security tips to help ensure your home is protected this Labor Day weekend. A home security system can help protect your home this Labor Day weekend. 1. Notify a neighbor - Burglars are using a new tactic to find out when people are out of town. They place flyers in the front doors of homes, and return the next day to see which flyers are still there. It's a simple way to tell when no on is around. Notify a neighbor or... more
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Home Alarm Systems
Written by admin on September 2, 2009 – 3:31 am -By William Johnson Home alarm systems are electronic, security devises, also called intrusion alarm systems. These devises are used to warn homeowners that an intruder has entered or is trying to enter the home. Such devices are good investments for any homeowner needing to deter intruders and prevent violations against family and property. Home alarm systems can provide you and your family with an added sense of protection and security. Over the years, home alarm systems have proved themselves to be great deterrents for criminals whom would have otherwise entered your home (unauthorized). Home alarm systems usually contain a control unit, a receiver, a keypad, sensors, etc. Some models require low-voltage wiring and others are wireless. Some... more
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Burglar Alarm Systems Guide
Written by admin on September 2, 2009 – 3:24 am -By Christopher Williams The unexpected can strike at any moment, disrupting life and presenting potentially dangerous situations. Home theft and burglaries are on the rise, and difficult economic times are driving more and more people to extreme measures. Having protection against an intrusion is important to protection for family and personal possessions. It also can provide the peace of mind in knowing that no victim is alone in a burglary when burglar alarm systems are present. A variety of alarm systems and expansion packs adorn security stores' shelves, leaving buyers wondering what type of protection is best for themselves. Before running to a store or website to pick out an alarm system, it is important to first decide who will be responsible... more
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Home Security Cameras
Written by admin on July 26, 2009 – 7:25 pm -The security camera is the most essential part of any residential or commercial security system. Basically, it is a camera that is positioned in a way that it can ’see’ a particular area that needs to be monitored. The cameras themselves are mostly stationery and even their positioning is stationery, since the main intention is to record images of the movement and activity in the area that it is investigating. Security cameras can have different kinds of outputs. Most of them are connected directly to a monitoring area where humans can be hired to keep surveying the images of the camera. This is the case in most commercial establishments, especially retail stores, where security cameras are used. Since there is a possibility of having various... more
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