Monday, October 5, 2009

Invest in a Burglar Alarm System to Earn Peace of Mind

By Christopher Williams

Investing in the security and protection of your home or business is a move that makes good financial sense, especially with today's modern burglar alarm systems.

Unlike older burglar alarm systems which could be difficult to use and time-consuming and expensive to install, a modern system offers improved ease of use and simple installation procedures that can have your investments protected in a short period of time. Modern burglar alarm systems are also highly sensitive, avoiding the "false alarms" that were common with some older burglar alarm systems.

Burglar alarm systems employ highly sensitive sensors that protect every entryway to your home, store or office building. When these systems are "tripped," or activated by unauthorized entry, they send off signals to a central alarm agency which can notify local law enforcement agencies and office security personnel to respond to your specific location. In addition, some companies that manufacture burglar alarm systems have their own security details that can be deployed to determine whether or not a break-in has occurred.

Burglar alarm systems offer notable advantages over on-site security personnel and guards, especially with regard to overall expense and reliability. Today's burglar alarm systems are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no vacations or sick days. Using high-level battery backup components, burglar alarm systems can remain active even during power failures, or when power and telephone lines are severed. You, your family and your employees can learn how to use burglar alarm systems in less than an hour: in most cases, all that's required for operation is memorization of a simple numerical pass code that "tells" the system you're not an intruder.

Even if your home or business is in a "safe" neighborhood, burglar alarm systems make economic sense: in most cases, burglars and other intruders do not live in the same neighborhoods where they operate. Moreover, intruders know "safe" neighborhoods often enjoy a heightened sense of security, meaning homes and businesses in these areas are often not protected with burglar alarm systems. As a result, these otherwise "Safe" neighborhoods are often targeted by these individuals. And signage supplied with your system can also help deter criminals who may be alerted to the system's presence. Don't rely on a sign, though: flea markets and other vendors may sell signs as a ruse to trick criminals; however, many criminals will check to see if telltale signs of a system exist, even in the presence of a sign.

The cost of installing burglar alarm systems today can be surprisingly affordable. Of course, when your burglar alarm system prevents a possible break-in, it's easy to see how it a system can pay for itself. But even if you are fortunate enough not to have your system tripped, the peace of mind of burglar alarm systems is well worth the investment. In addition, many homeowner and business insurance policies offer discounts to building owners who install systems.

Everyone wants to save money, and it's easy to think burglar alarm systems are a cost that can be avoided; but considering the ultimate cost of a break-in, it's easy to see how installing a modern, easy-to-use and affordable system is an investment well worth the cost.

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