Burglar Alarm Information

An effective burglar alarm is composed of a variety of components that when used in concert make up a very effective system.  Some inexpensive systems may lack all of these elements.  Although any burglar alarm is better than none at all, knowing all of the tools available for an all inclusive system can better prevent the crime of burglary.

• Signs and Stickers: The first, and I think most important element in an effective burglar alarm system are signs and window stickers.  If a burglar breaks into your home not knowing that a burglar alarm exists, they may leave and not steal anything but they will have likely already caused damage to the home that will cost you to have repaired.  Signs in the yard and on every window will inform a would be burglar that your house is NOT an easy mark.  A common mistake is to only put alarm warning stickers on the front door or the windows on the front of the home.  Most burglars will attempt to enter from a side or rear facing window or door.  You should have stickers on these doors and windows as well.  For businesses, outdoor led signs that warn thieves can really draw attention to the fact that you have a burglar alarm system
• Door and Window Contact Sensors: The next critical component is door and window contact sensors.  These sensors will cause the alarms to activate should any door or window be opened while the burglar alarm is activated.
• Glass Break and Noise Sensors: Should a burglar break a window and climb through, the contact sensors may not be activated since the window isn’t actually opened.  Glass break sensors will activate the alarm if the a window or glass door is broken.
• Motion Detectors: If an intruder were to get past the first three elements, it’s important that the home be equipped with motion detectors.  These can be strategically located in the home to cover the most traveled areas.  With modern detectors it’s possible to buy pet friendly units.  Many times a home owner neglects to activate their burglar alarm because their family pet might set the alarm off.
• Control Center: The control center ties the entire system together.  Here you can program the various elements such as passwords, alarm zones, and alarm activation.
• Video Cameras: Hidden video cameras can be instrumental in catching someone who tries to burglarize your home or business.  The burglar alarm can stop them but the video camera will put them behind bars.

Whether you install your own system or have it professionally installed.  Be sure and utilize all of the elements of an effective burglar alarm.

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