INTRODUCTION
A higher percentage of homeowners will agree that keeping their homes safe from potential intruders is of utmost importance to them. A safe and secured home enjoys a far greater degree of peace of mind than those under the threat of intrusion.
Intruders don’t randomly pick out on homes to burgle. They look out for the ones with the weakest of links and the highest of chances of not getting caught. Studies have shown that many intruders actually take some time to study the environment and see if there’s any risk involved for them. If there’s any, 60% of potential attackers immediately back off.
When it comes to keeping your family and properties safe, you must take every possible measure within your capacity – because sometimes, damages caused by intruders are irreparable. Cases of lost lives, stolen company private files that could potentially harm the company, and others fall into this category.
The best way to keep intruders off of your property is to make them rethink and die their thoughts of breaking into your home in the first instance.
While there are many ways you can possibly deter potential intruders from breaking into your home, the home security experts at TOP10US has helped to make a list of how your home security system can help deter potential intruders from burgling your home.
How your home security system will deter potential Intruders
Security systems come in various forms. Some are meant to protect your home from outside your house while others do their job from within the house.
Setting up a security yard sign
According to a survey carried out on 422 incarcerated burglars, It reveals that using Security signs to deter burglars was the 9th most effective security measure.
A security yard sign is simply a sign that homeowners erect just outside their yards. It usually carries the name of your home security system provider.
The security yard sign sends a message across to any potential intruder that your home is protected by a security system from a reputable security company. This is a very old system of protection that still works. Burglars work with great caution and would flee at their first sight of anything that could lead to them being caught.
Although, studies show that burglars are generally of two categories:
1. The Opportunists: these are burglars who take the opportunity of circumstances. Their burglary isn’t premeditated and they only burgle because they saw a loophole such as open windows, unlocked doors, etc
2. The deliberate ones: these are burglars who take their time to study the environment and the movements of the homeowners before launching an attack. When using signs to deter burglars, it is important to ensure that you truly have the home security system stated in the sign. Premeditated burglars would most likely detect that you don’t have the security you claimed and would feel even more comfortable to launch their attack.
Aside from telling potential intruders the company’s name, the yard sign speaks a lot of other messages to potential intruders amongst which are:
If you break-in, the neighbors will be out there watching you.
Since every burglar’s goal is to break in freely without getting caught, they wouldn’t like to be caught in the act, so they look somewhere else.
Security cameras
One of the strongest pieces of evidence against any crime is a video recording of the criminal process. Everyone knows it’s a done deal for the perpetrator of a crime if they are recorded doing the act. CCTV cameras have a great impact on potential attackers and are amongst the top deterrent for burglars. They work by infusing fear of being recorded into the hearts of burglars. Thus they know that even if they get away with the valuables, their faces would be permanently documented on the crime database, and would most likely get arrested.
Sounding an Alarm
What happens when you try so hard to do something quietly only to be interrupted by an unimaginably loud alarm? This is exactly what happens to a burglar when he tries to break in only to be welcomed by a loud Blair from your alarm system. Confused, shocked, and perplexed aren’t enough to describe his emotional state. His concern automatically shifts to just finding a way to get out without being caught. He knows anyone might be there in no time. He flees to safety. Alarm systems work by emitting loud noises to create awareness and call the attention of others to whatever is going on inside the apartment. Burglars don’t like that. So they prefer not to even try once they see one.
Go smart
Smart home security systems offer various benefits. Apart from the comfort it brings, the level of security it offers is second to none. You can see everything happening in your apartment from your office, from the car park, or anywhere else you may be. Some security systems even come with secret speakers to communicate with anyone within the apartment. Burglars would be extra terrified once they are aware that someone is monitoring them and even able to communicate with them.
Your best friend can help
Dogs, also called man’s best friend, is one of the most effective security measures today. They can smell an intruder even before the intruders start their operations. They bark, pant, and may even attack intruders if they are not chained.
It’s best to have a security system installed even if you haven’t had any experience with burglars or your environment isn’t popular for burglary. Prevention they say is better than cure. Waiting to find a reason to have a security system might end up leading to a painful experience. Not all burglars are harmless. Some burglars, especially the deliberate ones, carry along weapons to break in and perhaps protect themselves in case things turn out of hand. They may end up causing serious damages to anyone they find in the apartment. Some of these damages may be irreparable and even in cases where no physical damages are made, the psychological imbalance and trauma this could cause may be equally alarming.
