Statistics tell us that burglary is here to stay but this knowledge should act as catalyst within the cities and suburbs of Australia, that urges us not to be complacent but to continue fortifying our homes in the most effective way we can. For cities like Melbourne and Sydney the figures are alarming while for Australia generally, they are less so. Nevertheless, the right mentality to adopt is that of being proactive rather than being complacent. We need to identify the ideal home security system and install it in our homes.
What is available on the market?
The market can offer 3 types of home security systems like the:
- Audio alarm systems
- Visual alarm systems
- Physical security systems
- A combination of all 3
- Audio alarm systems
Alarm systems range from the basic models to the more sophisticated models and perform different functions. The simpler alarm models can do singular functions like activating sirens while the more sophisticated models can perform a myriad of functions such as wireless activation, sounding alerts and video feed injection into the used system. CCTV systems are also very popular mainly because they can provide a 24 hour monitoring service and they can scare away burglars by their seen presence.
- Visual security systems
Because of the forbidden nature of their activities burglars tend to pick the right moment for carrying out their robberies. They are excellent opportunists and their core strategy is of course to execute their deed without being caught. They will conduct a careful inspection of the robbery site and identify the best places for hiding and for rapid entry into and out of a house. To thwart this enterprising survey, you should thoroughly clean the side of your house from shrubs and other potential hiding places. Use outdoor lighting at the sides and back of the house to deter burglars from entering.
- Physical security systems
From statistics, we know that 80% of thieves use the front and back doors as their main gateway. The panacea is simple; get a locksmith to replace all the door handles and locks with dependable locks and deadbolts. with high security locks and deadbolts. In addition, tell him to make all your windows lockable by fixing locks that can only be opened with a key.
- An impregnable system
The perfect system is of course is one that can never be burglarized. A system of that calibre can only be realized by combining all the systems that can be put in place. If for example your home had a security fence, screened doors and windows, outdoor lights, alarm and CCTV systems, it would be near impossible to break into it. By the time you add a home automation system to what you already have, you will have what would amount to be a totally impregnable fortress and that would be fantastic! It will definitely cost you though and you would have to weigh the cost of installing such a system against the benefits that you will enjoy from such a system.