No matter where you go, be it a large metropolitan area, mid-sized American city, or small rural town Americans have taken their personal security for granted.
True, there was a day when we could leave our windows and doors unlocked without having to worry about a burglary.
But those days are gone.
Waiting until something happens in your neighborhood before you take action to protect your home and family is not a wise decision.
That "something" could find you as a victim.
Installing an Alarm System Alarm systems represent one of the most practical ways you can protect yourself against burglary and vandalism.
Basic systems monitor for forced entry into your home using sensors placed on your doors and your most vulnerable windows.
When a basic system is connected to an alarm monitoring company anything triggering it will cause the alarm company to automatically dispatch emergency services unless you dictate otherwise.
More advanced systems can provide further security by way of additional options like: • extra sensors on unprotected windows • motion detectors in strategic places • video surveillance cameras • sensors to detect smoke, water, and carbon monoxide Adopting a Safety Mindset As great as alarm systems are there's no way they can provide 100% protection.
Being safe at home also requires the entire family to adopt a safety mindset that motivates them to use common sense approaches that fill in the gaps left by alarm systems.
For example, one of the things burglars look for when targeting homes is a yard that is not well maintained.
A yard that's in rough shape is an indication a homeowner may be careless in terms of locking doors and windows, protecting valuable assets, etc.
Part of the safety mindset is to keep the exterior of your home in good repair.
It also means keeping clutter out of the yard and making sure toys and lawn tools are not left out.
When homeowners stop and consider what type of image their homes are presenting to potential burglars it makes it easier to see whether or not they are likely victims.
Teaching Children to Be Safe Lastly, parents need to teach children how to be safe at home.
That includes teaching them how to use alarm systems, how to use the 911 phone system, and how to recognize potential problems before they occur.
Parents should also make sure there are one or two families in the neighborhood where children can go if they are in trouble.
Don't wait until something happens in your neighborhood.
Take the necessary steps right now to protect your family, yourself, and your property.
Hopefully you'll never experience what it's like to be the victim of a crime.
But at least be prepared should that day ever come.
True, there was a day when we could leave our windows and doors unlocked without having to worry about a burglary.
But those days are gone.
Waiting until something happens in your neighborhood before you take action to protect your home and family is not a wise decision.
That "something" could find you as a victim.
Installing an Alarm System Alarm systems represent one of the most practical ways you can protect yourself against burglary and vandalism.
Basic systems monitor for forced entry into your home using sensors placed on your doors and your most vulnerable windows.
When a basic system is connected to an alarm monitoring company anything triggering it will cause the alarm company to automatically dispatch emergency services unless you dictate otherwise.
More advanced systems can provide further security by way of additional options like: • extra sensors on unprotected windows • motion detectors in strategic places • video surveillance cameras • sensors to detect smoke, water, and carbon monoxide Adopting a Safety Mindset As great as alarm systems are there's no way they can provide 100% protection.
Being safe at home also requires the entire family to adopt a safety mindset that motivates them to use common sense approaches that fill in the gaps left by alarm systems.
For example, one of the things burglars look for when targeting homes is a yard that is not well maintained.
A yard that's in rough shape is an indication a homeowner may be careless in terms of locking doors and windows, protecting valuable assets, etc.
Part of the safety mindset is to keep the exterior of your home in good repair.
It also means keeping clutter out of the yard and making sure toys and lawn tools are not left out.
When homeowners stop and consider what type of image their homes are presenting to potential burglars it makes it easier to see whether or not they are likely victims.
Teaching Children to Be Safe Lastly, parents need to teach children how to be safe at home.
That includes teaching them how to use alarm systems, how to use the 911 phone system, and how to recognize potential problems before they occur.
Parents should also make sure there are one or two families in the neighborhood where children can go if they are in trouble.
Don't wait until something happens in your neighborhood.
Take the necessary steps right now to protect your family, yourself, and your property.
Hopefully you'll never experience what it's like to be the victim of a crime.
But at least be prepared should that day ever come.