From my 21 years of experience in the security industry, an alarm system will very likely deter thieves from entering your premises. While not impossible that someone may enter, the best prevention is the alarm system and if you include cameras, then you will have the best possible security protection.
We know historicaly that if an intruder enters a home with an alarm system ON, when the alarm activates they are likely to leave immediately.
Generally, thieves attack houses without security and stay away from houses with alarm systems and cameras. I recommend the alarm as the priority to deter thieves and ad cameras to achieve maximum security protection.
Cameras alone may not deter an intruder as they can wear face protection such as a hoody and take the camera equipment with them when thay leave.
If You Do Have An Operating Alarm System
- When leaving the premises, lock all doors front, rear and side, check all windows are as secure as possible – preferably with quality screens.
- Every night, double check all external doors are locked as well as any cars parked outside are secure, never leave any keys in your car even if locked inside the garage. Never leave keys, purses or wallets anywhere in the house where easily found, a drawer is much better than on a benchtop.
- If away for more than a few days, make sure this is not evident so do not leave the garbage bins out and or let mail build up hanging out of the mailbox or papers laying on the front lawn etc
- If away for more than a few days, make sure this is not evident so do not leave the garbage bins out and or let mail build up hanging out of the mailbox or papers laying on the front lawn etc
- Make it look like there is someone home
- Leave a car parked in the driveway if possible
- Always leave at least a radio (or TV) turned ON and up LOUD – when there is no one home, this gives the appearance there is someone home which may help to deter an intruder
- External sensor lights at night are a must have security deterrent as well as a safety feature, these can be installed by a licenced electrician, get lights with LED built in globes and not the easy to screw out old fashioned type
- Remove the red cord release from your garage tilta-door (if you have one) as thieves can access this cord with a wire from the outside the house, over the top of the door, hook it and release the door motor chain to easily lift the door up to gain entry into your house even when you are asleep. You should do this even if you have an operating alarm system
- If you have an security alarm system, we recommend you turn it onto “night mode” at night if practical to do so
Any questions, call me …. Bob Pearce anytime 7 days direct on 1300 799 200 or 0408 799 200.
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