Just like other crimes, a burglary can be a totally random event. However, when it’s planned, there are certain things a burglar will look for when staking out a possible break-in, and there are steps the homeowner can take to minimize this risk. This is a good checklist before leaving your home empty or for beefing up your protection against…
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Home Security More On Burglary Prevention
In 2004 the Bureau of Justice reported that: -77% of all crime was property related -17% of all crime domiciles were violated by a burglar -85% of all burglaries the offender gained entry into the house or other building. In the article “Home Security: Do It Yourself Home Security” we talked about ideas to prevent entry to your home. But…
Identify Theft What Is It And How Do You Protect Yourself From It
What is identity theft? Identity theft is when a person steals personal information, such as the name, address, birth date, Social Security number or mother’s maiden name from another person in order to commit fraud. The thief then uses this information to impersonate the victim and take over their financial identity. With a relatively small amount of information criminal can…
A Security Camera System Plays An Important Role In Your Home Security
To observe what’s going on, you can add to your home security system a security camera system. They are the ultimate home security product. Whether you live in a spacious estate, in a gated community, or have a house in the suburbs, they are designed fit your needs. Video cameras are an advanced addition for your home security system. The…
Planning And Building A Security System That Works
First of all a security system is not an alarm system, although the alarm system plays an important part in the overall security plan. In fact,no single component should be seen as most important, although as I will explain some measures provide greatest value for the security money you will be investing. The first step though is a survey of…
Catch A Burglar Safely And Secretly
In 2004 2.1 million burglary offenses occurred in the United States. Of those less than 15% of criminals were arrested. One reason the arrest rate is so low is because burglaries often happen when no one is home or around to witness. The reality is most people cannot physically monitor their home, or office at all times without installing a…
Burglar Alarm Protect Your Home
Burglar alarms have become things of common place in almost all super stores and business set ups. Private homes are not left out too far behind. Advancements in technologies and competition in the market have brought down the rates to around $10 for a basic alarm system. How Does Burglar Alarms Work Wired alarms are almost extinct. Wireless burglar alarms…
Home Security Cameras The Icing On The Cake
The home security industry has grown to be substantially bigger especially in light of recent years as a result of tumultuous geopolitical issues. If you are fortunate enough to be living in a neighborhood where you don’t even need to lock your doors at night and still feel safe and sound- congratulations, this article is definitely not for you. For…
A Common Question Should I Use Mace Or Pepper Spray
Pepper spray is a generic term for all self-defense sprays that contain oleoresin capsicum, a carrier, and a propellant. Oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray, harvested or derived from cayenne peppers or other peppers. Its effects are physically incapacitating rather than painfully irritating; this makes it ideal for self-defense sprays that are intended for use on assailants…
Tips For Buying A Home Security Camera
A home security camera or series of cameras can be an excellent addition to an already effective home security system. A home security camera is used for a variety of purposes. The primary purpose is to act as a visual deterrent to would be burglars. In most cases, having a home security camera or several cameras installed on your property…