According to the FBIs Uniform Crime Reporting, over 70% of all burglary crimes occur in residential homes and over 60% of these burglaries involve forcible entry. So why is that so many homeowners are spending more time and money on home improvement instead of home security? They probably think crime always happen to other people or that they live in a safe neighborhood. Well, crime dont always happen to other people, you could be the next victim. And frankly, there is no such thing as a safe neighborhood anywhere, anymore.
However, there are a number of measures you can take to improve the security of your home. It could be as simple as installing a home security camera to deter criminals away from your home. You might even consider motion detection sensors that warn you when an intruder is near your home or sensors and alarms that alert you of the presence of an intruder already in your home. There are also wireless home security systems that offer protection against glass breakage. They protect windows and/or door openings and detects intruder movement, via infrared motion sensors. We now have home burglar alarm systems that will trigger a base unit to call a programmed telephone number. Some one breaks into your home while youre away, you get a call on your cell phone, you have the options to; listen in, broadcast your voice throughout the whole house, disarm the system or call the police. While all of these modern methods will help improve the security of your home, you should start with the traditional security methods, by installing sturdy doors and deadbolt locks. Install grills on your windows if needed. Because, the modern home security systems only complement the traditional ones.
Most homeowners are now realizing that, one of the most effective way prevent their homes from been vandalized or burglarized is having an adequate