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by Elli Potrelli, Ell

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.

Most people desire security while in their own residence. Adding one of many available alarm systems makes this much more likely. Such a device notifies the residents if someone has entered the property without authorization. In addition to electronic notification, the alarm typically emits the traditional piercing sound to scare off the intruder, and tell neighbors and authorities in the area of the event.

Many home owners are now investing in security systems due to the increase in home break-ins. Even if you feel that you don't have anything of worth to steal, burglars don't know until they are in your house what high-end items you have (or don't). By then, it is too late to do anything to protect your home.

Break-ins do not always end with a thief simply taking valuables and leaving. A thief may be a frightened or violent individual, capable of using a weapon to threaten home owners and their families. Making sure you and your family is safe by using alarm systems is a must. Burglars won't hang around when they hear an alarm sounded, as they know that alarm also called the police who are on their way.

Many kinds of home alarms are available from security companies. Your needs for alarm systems may vary depending on how large your house is. Some are more complex and some simpler; some alarms use light as well as sound, and some use human voices to command the thief to leave your property immediately.

If someone has been burglarized in the past, he is more likely to install an alarm system to ensure that it does not happen again. Determination to stop burglaries and other criminals tends to increase with experience. It is always a frightening experience to be robbed. Security companies offer their goods and services to the public to ensure that it doesn't happen to their customers.

Alarm systems are a smart choice for any type of family, but particularly those with young children at home. Children are the most defenseless victims in the event of a home invasion and are most at risk if it happens. Home alarms aren't just to protect your belongings.

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