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In a bad economy, when millions of people are out of work, crime rates increase dramatically. Crimes of opportunity increase the most. Robberies and home invasions are increasing, as testified every evening in the news. Protecting yourself from robbery and home invasion is why you need an intruder alarm.
Intruder alarms are becoming so popular that many builders throughout the country are wiring for security systems as part of new construction. Even in an apartment building or condo complex, you might need more than a deadbolt to feel safe and secure. A quick consultation with a security expert could help you decide if you need an intruder alarm.
Who Needs an Intruder Alarm?
If you live in a neighborhood where crime rates are high or are rising, you probably need an intruder alarm. If you are "elderly" or "disabled" you are among the groups of people who are considered relatively helpless and "easy prey." You should also have an intruder alarm. If you live alone or have children at home alone regularly, you should also have an intruder alarm. If you fit one of these groups, you should protect yourself because you could be targeted for a break-in.
If you live in an unusually safe neighborhood or a high-security building, you might be safe. But others should consider the factors that make their home vulnerable and look into the need for an intruder alarm. The first step is to carefully evaluate your intruder alarm needs. You can get a good assessment by talking with a home security expert.
What Might Make You a Target
Here are some things to consider before you call in an expert. See how many of these considerations make you an easier target.
-- Do you leave your doors unlocked? How about in the day time?
-- Do you frequently leave first-floor windows open or unlocked?
-- There are wooded areas around your home or other good places to hide
-- There is no light on some of your doors and windows at night
-- Do you often come home with packages, computers, etc. in your hands?
-- You park in a carport, a driveway or a detached garage
-- There is tall shrubbery around back or side doors
-- If you shouted for help, would anyone hear you?
-- Do you have doors that are particularly vulnerable?
-- Someone could easily follow you or one of your children home
-- You keep large amounts of cash at home
-- You routinely carry a lot of cash
Choose the Right Intruder Alarm
It doesn't matter whether you live in a house, an apartment, a condo or on a farm, there is an intruder alarm that is right for your needs and your particular home.
If you live in a unit (apartment or condo) in a large building, you probably need to focus on an intruder alarm for the main door. If you live on one of the first two or three floors, you might also need to think about a patio or balcony door and windows. You might want to look for a portable or an electronic intruder alarm. These are easy to install and can be taken with you from one place to another or just left behind. Your main need from the intruder alarm is lots of noise, enough to rouse your neighbors or the security guards.
Living in a duplex or a single family home has different intruder alarm requirements. You will probably want to look into an intruder alarm system that integrates several kinds of alarms. First, you will want intruder alarms on doors that will sound when the door is opened. Second, you will want intruder alarms on windows which sound when the window is opened. The third type of intruder alarm you will want is glass-break alarms. These devices respond to the sound of a window or door glass being broken. These intruder alarms are especially important if you have windows that are difficult to alarm or several largely glass doors. Fourth, you might want to add a motion detecting intruder alarm that will alert you if someone is moving around in the house.
Intruder alarms are best connected to either monitoring companies or to the police department. This way you know help is on the way if your intruder alarm goes off. Your alarm system probably also will have a panic button you can use if necessary.
Whether you are a member of a particularly vulnerable group or you just want to know that your family is safe, intruder alarms can be a very good idea. Just evaluate your level of need before you make a purchase. Then, we suggest consulting a home security specialist. Then you can purchase the intruder alarms that make the most sense for your needs, your budget, and your safety.
Intruder alarms are becoming so popular that many builders throughout the country are wiring for security systems as part of new construction. Even in an apartment building or condo complex, you might need more than a deadbolt to feel safe and secure. A quick consultation with a security expert could help you decide if you need an intruder alarm.
Who Needs an Intruder Alarm?
If you live in a neighborhood where crime rates are high or are rising, you probably need an intruder alarm. If you are "elderly" or "disabled" you are among the groups of people who are considered relatively helpless and "easy prey." You should also have an intruder alarm. If you live alone or have children at home alone regularly, you should also have an intruder alarm. If you fit one of these groups, you should protect yourself because you could be targeted for a break-in.
If you live in an unusually safe neighborhood or a high-security building, you might be safe. But others should consider the factors that make their home vulnerable and look into the need for an intruder alarm. The first step is to carefully evaluate your intruder alarm needs. You can get a good assessment by talking with a home security expert.
What Might Make You a Target
Here are some things to consider before you call in an expert. See how many of these considerations make you an easier target.
-- Do you leave your doors unlocked? How about in the day time?
-- Do you frequently leave first-floor windows open or unlocked?
-- There are wooded areas around your home or other good places to hide
-- There is no light on some of your doors and windows at night
-- Do you often come home with packages, computers, etc. in your hands?
-- You park in a carport, a driveway or a detached garage
-- There is tall shrubbery around back or side doors
-- If you shouted for help, would anyone hear you?
-- Do you have doors that are particularly vulnerable?
-- Someone could easily follow you or one of your children home
-- You keep large amounts of cash at home
-- You routinely carry a lot of cash
Choose the Right Intruder Alarm
It doesn't matter whether you live in a house, an apartment, a condo or on a farm, there is an intruder alarm that is right for your needs and your particular home.
If you live in a unit (apartment or condo) in a large building, you probably need to focus on an intruder alarm for the main door. If you live on one of the first two or three floors, you might also need to think about a patio or balcony door and windows. You might want to look for a portable or an electronic intruder alarm. These are easy to install and can be taken with you from one place to another or just left behind. Your main need from the intruder alarm is lots of noise, enough to rouse your neighbors or the security guards.
Living in a duplex or a single family home has different intruder alarm requirements. You will probably want to look into an intruder alarm system that integrates several kinds of alarms. First, you will want intruder alarms on doors that will sound when the door is opened. Second, you will want intruder alarms on windows which sound when the window is opened. The third type of intruder alarm you will want is glass-break alarms. These devices respond to the sound of a window or door glass being broken. These intruder alarms are especially important if you have windows that are difficult to alarm or several largely glass doors. Fourth, you might want to add a motion detecting intruder alarm that will alert you if someone is moving around in the house.
Intruder alarms are best connected to either monitoring companies or to the police department. This way you know help is on the way if your intruder alarm goes off. Your alarm system probably also will have a panic button you can use if necessary.
Whether you are a member of a particularly vulnerable group or you just want to know that your family is safe, intruder alarms can be a very good idea. Just evaluate your level of need before you make a purchase. Then, we suggest consulting a home security specialist. Then you can purchase the intruder alarms that make the most sense for your needs, your budget, and your safety.
About the Author:
Todd Cavanaugh owns Protech Security Systems. He has installed intruder alarm systems for ten years. Protech specializes in pre-wired and wireless monitored security systems, 24-hour surveillance cameras, access control systems and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Protech is among the intruder alarm companies in Tucson recognized by the BBB as an Accredited Member.
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