Can Wireless Home Security Systems Stop Crime?
One of the first questions people ask before installing a wireless home security system is just how effective it will be at deterring crime. While security systems are definitely getting cheaper in price, they are still an investment and people want to know it is going to do what it needs to do. So the real question is “Can wireless home security systems really stop crime?” Let’s be honest. A security system is not going to stop every criminal with the intent of doing something nefarious. However, a wireless home security system can deter many criminals from acting in the first place. Research shows that wireless home security systems are in fact very good at reducing residential crime. Here is the proof. Need proof that wireless home security systems reduce crime? A study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte surveyed 422 convicted burglars about how they picked their targets. The study found that 83 percent of these burglars attempted to find out if a target had an home security system in place, before committing a crime at the location. Sixty percent said, if they found evidence of a home security system, they would find a […]
Read MoreHow Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Can Save You Money
When looking to install fire alarms and fire monitoring systems in your office building, small retail establishment or your home – commercial fire alarm systems can save you money in the long run. Your basic smoke detectors and alarms may work great, but having a commercially installed fire alarm system takes fire safety to the next level. Having a fire alarm system professionally installed guarantees you’re prepared – not to mention protects your building, belongings and most importantly the people in them from a potential fire. You’ll be able to prevent a lot of damage should a fire happen and it will be easy to get ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba in to repair any fire damage rather than having to look for a new building for your business after your current one burns down. Save money with commercial fire alarm systems You may think the cost of a commercial fire alarm system would be astronomical, but the opposite is quite true. For a home or a small office building, fire alarm systems can be installed at a reasonable price. With the addition of a 24/7 monitoring service, your fire protection system will be well worth the investment if it prevents […]
Read MoreWhy Home Security Systems Are So Important In Lubbock Texas
Each year there are more than two million home burglaries reported in the United States alone. This means that on average, there is a burglary taking place every 13 seconds. Lubbock TX is not immune to these statistics. Installing a home security system is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your loved ones and your belongings. In fact, a wireless home security system may be the single most important thing you can do to keep your family and property safe and secure. Thanks to wireless technology, Lubbock home security systems have become more affordable, easier to install and more reliable than ever. If you’re still on the fence about purchasing a home alarm system, consider the following benefits that it offers. Home security systems deter burglars Homes without security systems are 2.7 times more likely to be targeted by a burglar. In most instances, the presence of the alarm system itself will discourage a criminal from attempting a break in. If a burglar does attempt to break in either knowingly or unknowingly when family members are inside, the family will have ample warning to get out or retreat to a safe hiding place while the system […]
Read MoreTop 10 Benefits of Home Alarm Systems in Lubbock Texas
Installing a home alarm system in Lubbock TX comes with the responsibility of paying monthly fees, arming and disarming the system, and handling false alarms. While these factors may be a bit of hassle, the benefits of having home alarm systems greatly outweigh the negative aspects. The following details the top ten (10) reasons why a home security system from 1st Alarm Lubbock may be an asset for you and your loved ones. Home alarm systems can help deter crime in Lubbock Simply having a home security system is enough to send many burglars running the other way. If someone is looking to rob houses in a particular neighborhood in Lubbock, they’re much more likely to start with houses that don’t have home security systems. Home alarm systems help protect your valuables A home security system is a simple and effective way to ensure that your valuable items stay safe. From expensive jewelry to priceless family heirlooms, any item that has a high value to you and your family should be well protected. Home alarm systems can be used to enable remote home access Modern wireless home security systems allow you to control a wide range of home systems remotely. […]
Read MoreUsing Video Surveillance To Protect Your Home And Business In Lubbock Texas
Video surveillance was once too expensive and labor intensive for most homeowners and small business owners, but today using video surveillance to protect your home and business is easy and affordable. For homeowners and business owners in Lubbock, Texas interested in purchasing security system cameras, it is important to understand how surveillance using security cameras protects your home and property. Video surveillance offers the best form of safety and protection. How video surveillance protects your home and business Today, wireless security system cameras have revolutionized the world of home and business security. These devices do not require hard wiring to work, instead relying on long lasting batteries for power and wireless signals to send recordings to a central recording device. The quality of these cameras is as good as or even better than the best hardwired cameras on the market. Wireless security system cameras are also very versatile. These devices can be placed just about anywhere within range of the central recording device’s network. Security camera recording devices usually use a multi-channel DVR, which can be placed in the center of your Lubbock property. This central location maximizes the possibilities of where surveillance cameras can be placed. Viewing video surveillance […]
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