Home Security Alarm System & Burglary Prevention – Why You Must Have Quality Burglar Alarm System

Posted on April 6, 2022 by dayat

FIRST, DOES HOME SECURITY ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM PREVENT OR STOP HOME BURGLARY?

A recent study by a major New York-based online review organization on home security, sought to find the role and place of monitored alarm system in modern home security. And, in that regard, considering the very TOP PRIORITY that Americans place in home safety and the security of their homes, more especially in today’s desperate economy, the very PRIMARY question that the reviewers FIRST sought to find out, was simply this: is a good and dependable burglary alarm system (just assuming a consumer can find one) an effective tool that can deter and prevent home break-ins or burglaries?

It turned out, however, from the researchers’ findings, that the answer to that important question is YES, it is, and in a Huge Way…

In deed, many numerous investigations, studies and statistics, reviewed by the researchers, immediately show, empirically, that there’s a high degree of effectiveness for the use of a monitored electronic security system as a deterrent to home break-in and prevention tool to combat burglaries. Such data and studies include the following:

- A recent 2009 Rutgers University study by its School of Criminal Justice, using five years of data, the most comprehensive of its kind ever conducted, scientifically proved that burglars, by a margin of as much as 30 to 40 percent, tend to avoid homes with burglar alarm systems, as the study further found that “an installed burglar alarm makes a dwelling less attractive to the would-be and active intruders and protects the home without displacing burglars to nearby homes.”

- That, in deed, in an earlier study in 1994 that was based on interviews with burglars, “Burglars on the Job,” which had been published by Northeastern University Press, researchers had made a similar finding, and had concluded that, “Most offenders, though, wanted to avoid alarms altogether and, upon encountering such devices abandoned all thought of attacking the dwelling.”

- That, according to a Temple University study headed by Professor Simon Hakim, Director of the university’s Center for Competitive Government, a monitored alarm system makes a home three times less likely to be burglarized versus a home without an alarm. Businesses without alarm systems are 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized than the ones with electronic security system. And, finally, losses due to burglary average $400 less in residences without alarm security systems.

- That, according to confession made by the burglars, 9 out of 10 convicted burglars admitted that they would avoid making a burglary attempt altogether on a house that’s protected by an alarm system. (U.S. Department of Justice study, 1999).

- That, an effective home security system (but one from a reputable home security company) makes a home 3 times LESS LIKELY to be burglarized, according to a National Burglar and Fire Association study (2004). Additionally, however, the 2009 study by Rutgers University, first cited above, found that though having a residential burglary alarm system in a home does, in deed, decrease crime by as much as 30-40 percent, it does so, though, not just on the property only that has the alarm system, but in the ENTIRE surrounding area.

- That installation of electronic security products by Americans, and use of professional services (and the spending) on them, has been growing at an estimated 4.3 percent per year (STAT Resources, Inc., a Newton, Mass, full service market research
organization specialized in such matters).

- That 94 percent of home alarm owners are satisfied with their alarm systems (Prof. Simon Hakim’s study of Temple University).

- That 90 percent of the Police believe that alarms deter burglary attempts. (STAT Resources study).

- According to a Board Resolution passed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police in 1994, alarm systems, providing, though, they are professionally installed and monitored, are useful instruments to deter crime and provide peace of mind for both residential users and business owners. (International Association of Chiefs of Police, Alexandria, Va.).

It’s Probably the Single Most Effective Solution to home burglary….

In point of fact, having a good monitored burglary alarm system is not only vital and effective as a burglary deterring tool. But, according to security experts, pound-for-pound, having a monitored home alarm security system, which they strongly emphasize MUST be a good and reliable brand, is perhaps the best and SINGLE MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION that one could institute in having a home that scares away potential burglars and keeps them away from your home, and your family safety.

And why is that?

Because of it’s tremendous “deterrent effect” power or factor. Says Chris E. McGoey, an internationally acclaimed expert and probably one of the foremost authorities on home security management in America who often works with the media on home violence, crime and burglary prevention and is a frequent expert witness in court cases on such matters throughout America, who was consulted by study’s reviewers, among other sources, “alarm systems deter burglaries because they increase the potential and [provoke in the potential burglar the] fear of being caught and arrested by the police. The deterrent value comes from the alarm company lawn signs that are placed in the protected premises, and from the alarm decals on the windows. Home and apartment burglars will usually bypass a property with visible alarm signs and will go to another property that does not have such a sign.”

BOTTOM LINE:Overwhelmingly, by the overwhelming amount of data accumulated by the expert researchers of this New York investigative office, the almost conclusive finding of the researchers is that the mere fact of just having a good, professionally installed and monitored ELECTRONIC HOME SECURITY SYSTEM ALONE, DRASTICALLY REDUCES the possibility of having a BURGLARY in a home, and hugely DETERS BURGLARS from hitting a home. (Just as it does, as well, in respect to other important risk and
emergency situations).

KEY: THE MONITORED ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM MUST BE THE RIGHT ONE & QUALITY

ONE OTHER CRITICAL FINDING OF THESE RESEARCHERS, THOUGH IS THIS: That, what is probably of the most critical importance of all, however, is that you choose an electronic system that is of THE RIGHT brand from a quality company. Like any other industry, there are good brands and companies, and there are bad brands and companies.

In deed, according to this finding, as a homeowner or consumer if you choose the improper or wrong home security system, or, even worse than that, the wrong or unreliable company which provides or installs the system for you, you stand a serious chance of sustaining serious break ins, and even risk to life, that is just primarily attributable to that specific factor alone! And, further more, that you may, in stead, possibly find yourself in even worse shape than you were before you first went for the home security system.

So, for the homeowner interested in getting that GOOD home electronic home security system that you must have, how do you know or find it? This, in deed, is the critical task and test that confronts such a home owner. Choosing a home security and burglar alarm system, especially a high quality one that is the most proper and fitting type for you, and which will be unfailing and dependable, can be one of the toughest and most difficult things for any homeowner ever.

Why?

This is primarily due to the fact that there’s such a great multitude and wide variety of house security and alarm systems and security companies in the market. Just perusing local telephone directories or Internet searches, will quickly yield you a large number of home security companies in any one of the major cities, which can often be most confusing for almost all but the most expert of security eyes.

In fact, there are, by the same recent study, some moderate to major 2,500 to 3,400 outfits that present themselves as security companies or marketers of such items across America. And out of these, a consumer or home owner is supposed to pick out just ONE to secure his or her home or property. Furthermore, just as importantly, in trying to compare the various security systems to pick out the best and proper one for you, you must also be able to have a pretty good idea and understanding of exactly which types of important security features are offered by each option.

A 1997 market research report, for example, by STAT Resources, Inc., a Newton Mass full service market research organization, found there was an average of 13,100 businesses nationwide that were classified as “alarm installing entities.” (Dependable alarm installing entities).

Hence, the toughest part of all aspects for consumers in trying to get a home security system, is the consumer being able to pick out just ONE company out of such a huge number of different security systems, as well as the companies which sell them, each of which is hotly competing with the others to see which can out-do the other in making fabulous advertising claims about their own individual products — through a constant flood of advertisements on the Internet, by radio and TV, by newspapers and bill boards, etc. And each of whom, of course, will claim excellence and high quality for the brand they provide customers, and all of whom will say, of course, that their own particular brands of product (and the related services), is the very greatest and the very best quality! So, how the heck can the average person tell the good ones from the bad ones?

Best of the best home security system reviewed, scored, ranked & revealed

In short, the CENTRAL question for the average home owner, is: how do you know enough to know which ONE out of the several thousands of brands that exist today in home security system is any good, and which one is reliable and of the right pick quality? Consequently, the work of the independent researchers in this latest study, led them to devising a systematic program by which they assembled all the major home alarm systems from across America, and tested, evaluated, graded and ranked them to arrive at the best of the best home security system for consumers in the United States today.

It designates, through an objective, data-based, set of criteria and mathematical formula, the best of the best home security monitored electronic systems available among the whole global pack, and methodologically evaluates, scores, rates and ranks them to produce the Top Dozen Home Security Systems, and then the Top Number #1 Home Security System in the whole industry.

NEED MORE INFORMATION OR FOLLOW-UP?

For more information on the findings of this home security Research Study, or more information on the ranking by this study of the best home security systems in America, visit this site: [http://www.YourHonestWebReviews.com/homesecurity.html].

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Home Security FAQ

Posted on January 6, 2022 by dayat

Frequently Asked Questions about your Home Security System

Do Home Security Systems prevent burglaries?

A home security system will not prevent a break in directly. The system is designed to detect if someone is trying to break in to your home or if they have already entered your residence. Depending on the options that you have chosen for your alarm system you can detect a thief before they enter the home. The system will trigger a loud alarm that can drive the burglar away. If your alarm system is connected to a central station with 24 hour monitoring then the authorities can be dispatched to your home automatically. Te presence of an alarm system does statistically reduce break-ins over homes without one.

How do I choose the best home security system?

A good quality alarm system is more than a brand name. There are basically two types of systems available. These are wired and wireless. The wired system requires running wire throughout your home from the control panel to every home security device. The wireless security system operates with the use of transmitters and batteries that communicate to the control panel. The wireless system is a favorite with DIY Installers and professional installers alike. There are cases when the wired system is the clear choice but that is usually in more complex installations.

What features should I select when purchasing a home alarm system?

Security Systems have evolved drastically over recent years and are much more than a basic intruder alert system. They can be controlled remotely from a cell phone or laptop computer. Your lights can be turned off and on by a programmed schedule or by remote access. You can even open your doors with the tap of a button from anywhere in the world. The more important question is what types of protection that you want. Today’s security systems can also double as an emergency alert system for the elderly.

The basics in any home security system should be:

Perimeter protection of all doors and windows
At least one motion sensor inside your home
Fire protection with a minimum of one smoke detector
A Carbon Monoxide Sensor
Can I have an Alarm System in an Apartment?

People that rent apartments do have a tendency to be more transient than people that purchase their homes. This means that many times you do not get to know your neighbors or if you do they may not be living next to you for long. Considering this as the norm then a security system can be even more important in an apartment because you do not have the built in protection of neighbors looking out for each other. A wireless alarm system is the best choice since many control panels can be installed without penetrating any of your walls. They are easily removed and taken to the next location that you move to.

Do I have to pay for Home Security?

There is always a cost to just about everything. Do not be fooled by the ads that say you can get a free security system. The free security systems use an over inflated value for what you are getting and the cost is built into the monthly fee that you will be paying for central station monitoring. You have several options in the amount of money that you pay but there will always be a cost.

Option One-Do It Yourself Install with No Monitoring

The cost involved will be for the cost of the control panel and the individual devices that you select for your home. This is a onetime cost unless you choose to expand and add more devices.

Option Two-Do It Yourself Install with Monitoring

The cost of the equipment will be the same. If you do your own installation and want to get monitoring by a professional company then they will charge you a minimum of a service call and a monthly fee for monitoring.

Option Three-Professional Install with No Monitoring

This option will be the cost of equipment and labor. Alarm companies are counting on the recurring revenue that is generated every month so if you have elected to not have your system monitored then there will be no discounts on the installation price. Remember that anywhere you go will have a built in markup on the equipment.

Option Four-Professional Install with Monitoring

This is actually the most inexpensive way to get a security system for the short term. I say short term because the alarm installation company will give you a free security system. However the system will be limited in devices. The typical free offer is 3 door sensors and 1 motion detector. This is a very limited system and only offers partial protection. The alarm company will install additional devices at an additional cost. The problem with this type of system is that besides the minimal protection you are actually paying for the system every time you pay for your monthly monitoring.

Am I required to have a phone line or cellular phone for my security system?

In the old days if you wanted your home security system to be monitored you were required to have a phone line. This was never an issue because most everyone had a phone installed in their home. With the addition of cell phones to everyone’s life many people no longer have a home phone line. If you want to have your home monitored then you must select to get a phone line or you can use cellular technology. This does not mean that you need a cell phone. The control panel has a GSM device that uses cell phone towers to communicate to the central station instead of the traditional phone line. The cost of this service is built into your monthly monitoring fee. You do not have access to use the cellular device. It is dedicated to the alarm system. If you do not currently have a phone line you must consider the additional cost of adding one and paying for the monthly service. Your monitoring service will range from $24.99 to $65.00 per month depending on the alarm company and the features that you are using. If you choose to use a phone line you are adding an additional $20.00 per month.

Is Cellular better than Landline monitoring?

In my opinion cell phone monitoring is the best type of monitoring. A landline can easily be disabled by a savvy burglar. The cell phone chip is located inside the control panel so in order for it to be disabled the intruder would need to be inside the home. By then the alarm would have already been triggered. The cell phone technology also allows complete remote control of your system while land line access is limited.

Will my call waiting affect my home security system?

When a security system is properly installed the system will take over your phone line. If the system goes into alarm and needs to contact the central station the phone line is automatically disconnected from the house lines and at that point is dedicated to the sole use of the alarm system. Once the transmission is complete the line is returned for normal operation.

When I have a power loss will my alarm system still work?

All home security systems are designed with a battery backup. When your normal house power is lost the control panel will switch over to battery power. If there are no alarms generated while on battery power your system can last at least 24 hours without your power being restored.

Will my pets trigger my alarm system?

Home security systems are still very effective when you have animals in the home. There are specially designed motion sensors that can accommodate up to 55 lbs without false alarms. The installer should be aware that you do have animals before the placement of the detectors. There are some extra precautions to take when pets are an issue. Such as never have the motion sensor too close to the back of a couch or other piece of furniture. A potential does exist if a cat or dog were to jump onto the back of the couch.

Can having a security system lower my home owners insurance?

The short answer is yes. Most, if not all insurance companies will give you a discount if you have a monitored security system installed. If you have a salesperson in your home they will tell you that you will receive up to 20%. That is true in isolated cases but you should ALWAYS check with your agent to see what the actual amount is.

How does my alarm system work?

Your alarm system has 4 modes of operation. They are armed in Away, Armed in Stay, and disarmed and there is a 24 hour mode. The armed in away mode means that you have armed your system and you have left your home. The armed in stay mode your system is armed and you have stayed home. In this mode the interior devices are disabled so you do not set the system off. In the disarmed mode the only devices that will work are the ones that are designated as 24 hour devices. This normally applies to smoke detectors. Glass break sensors and medical pendants. Regardless of the mode of operation if an alarm is triggered the system will sound the audible device and also send a signal to the central station is you are monitored. The central station personnel will call you to confirm the alarm. If you are not at home they will dispatch the appropriate authorities.

Why do my motions get triggered when there is no burglar?

Motion sensors can be touchy and are responsible for more false alarms than other devices. They are a necessary part of your home security system but they must be installed properly and they do require more maintenance than door and window contacts. You must take care to not install the detector too close to moveable objects such as balloons, blinds, curtains. Take care to not mount the motion detector too close to a furnace or vent. You should also clean the exterior of the lens to keep cob webs and dust from forming. If you are experiencing false alarms the device may need to be replaced, adjusted or relocated.

How long does my security system take to contact the monitoring company?

When your alarm system is triggered the system there is a built in short delay before the signal is sent to the central station. This is only a few seconds at default. Once the signal is sent there will be a phone call to the listed phone number to try and confirm the alarm. This helps to keep false alarms and unneeded police dispatches to your home.

How do personal safety devices such as panic and medical pendants work?

If your system is wireless then you can have a key fob programmed into the system. The key fob gives you the ability to arm, disarm and send a panic alarm into the control panel. There are also medical pendants available that will trigger a medical emergency alarm to the control panel. Each alarm that is sent to the central station is a unique type of alarm. They know that there is a medical emergency and will dispatch the correct authorities. These devices usually come with a variety of ways to attach the pendant such as a bracelet or wristband. They are also water resistant so they can be worn into the shower.

What happens when I use the emergency buttons on the control panel?

The keypad for a control panel usually has three additional types of buttons. They are for fire alarm, medical emergency and panic. These require you to hold the button down for 3 seconds. The monitoring company will receive the alarm and send the appropriate authorities. These emergency buttons are available for a quick dispatch of emergency personnel.

How many smoke detectors are required?

The recommended distance is 30 feet apart. There should be a smoke detector on every level of the home. It is also highly recommended to have smoke detectors in the bedrooms.

How do I stop a false alarm?

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