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Home, according to the dictionary, is defined as a place where people, specifically family, lives. It is a place wherein we spend time making treasured memories with our loved ones or a place of taking a rest after a whole day of work. At the same time, it is in our home where in we keep our investments.

In this case, we need some security devices installed in our houses so as to assure the safety not just of our investments but also our family as well. Security Alarms are examples of such in which it creates noise to warn or waken people.

If a burglar is trying to sneak in your house, his intentions would not be successfully achieved if he hears the noise created by the security alarm. And because of this you are secured that even if you’ll be leaving your house for a week or so, your investments are safe from these thieves.

Choosing a Security Alarm Device

• In choosing security alarm devices we have to take into account the quality of the device. It should be reliable in performing its task. It must have been tried and tested by other people close to you such as your relatives, friends, neighbors, etc.

• Search for the warranty of the equipment. The warranty serves as a guarantee that the equipment would be of good quality until the said date. If the equipment failed to perform at its high quality within the said period, then the manufacturer is obliged to fix or replace the equipment bought.

• Take into consideration the dealer of the equipment. The security alarm device should be installed by highly skilled and knowledgeable authorized dealers. This would assure you that future tragedies are prevented,

• The cost of these security alarm devices are one of the factors that most consumers are concerned about. The cost must contemplate with the quality and service it gives. It must somehow exceed the expectations of its consumers. Wise buyers search for a security alarm system in which it offers a reliable service with a minimal cost.

Examples of Security Alarm Devices

• Smoke Detectors – this device comes with a sprinkler in which if the device senses a smoke, it would create a noise to warn people of possible fire alert and the sprinkler will shower water to stop the fire.

• Glass Break Detectors – these are usually installed on window casings in which if the burglar is trying to break the glass, the device would create a loud sound. In this case, the burglar’s intentions of breaking in would not be achieved.

• Closed circuit TV – these allows you to supervise or record the time to time situation of your home. It is through this device that the inside and outside of your house is monitored.

• Alarm Screens – these devices are installed on window screens. If there is a burglar trying to break in, the alarm would create a noise to prevent the burglar from continuing its intentions of burglary.

These devices are just a few of the many devices that are out in the market. Each comes from varying purposes in which allows the consumers to choose depending upon their need. Home Security Alarm does not at all prevent burglary.

These devices are offered in the market so as to lessen the chances of the burglar from breaking in. An alarm serves as a warning to the homeowner that there is an intruder trying to sneak in their houses. Nonetheless, a home security alarm is of big help in minimizing the probability of burglary.

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In the articles “Home Security-Home Invasion Threat Parts I and I” we discussed what Home Invasion was, some tips to avoid being a victim and what to do if you became a victim. In this article we are going to focus on prevention.

To review, Home Invasion is a term coined by police departments to describe a burglary of a home when the occupants are there. Most burglaries occur when the occupants are not at home because quite frankly the perpetrators don’t need the added stress of dealing with people who might be armed and angry. What a mess that would be.

To my humble way of thinking Home Invasion is potentially a much more heinous crime than a burglary because the threat of injury or death to the occupants (you and your family) is definitely a huge risk.

Home Invasion has a much higher prospect of confrontation by its’ very nature and is thus potentially far more dangerous. On the other hand since it is basically a burglary with people at home, the principles that apply to burglary prevention would work here as well with a few additions.

Some basic facts:

1. Police authorities estimate that 90 % of all burglaries/home invasions are preventable.

2. In 17% of all crimes domiciles were violated.

3. The average burglar will spend no more than 2 minutes trying to get into a home.

4. A burglary occurs every 15 seconds.

So how do we stop this from happening and prevent home invasions? It seems obvious to me that you want to make your home an “uninviting” target by putting out the “UNWELCOME” mat. Advertise to everyone this house is not going to be a pushover. “Mr. Burglar, you are in for a hard time if you pick on us.”

—Is you home well lit? Even motion activated spots are great.

—Are there hiding places next to your home? Remove all shrubs and large plants that could provide hiding places next to your home.

—Get out your “UNWELCOME” signs. Start with Neighborhood watch signs. www.usaonwatch.com Then have some signs that announce obstacles “beware of guard dog”, “these premises protected by…” etc. And my favorite, an NRA sticker on your window or someplace conspicuous. You get the idea. Advertise that your home is not a good idea for burglary or home invasion.

—Dummy surveillance cameras provide a few minutes of thought for a potential intruder.

—Make sure you have some non lethal self defense weapons such as pepper sprays and stun guns located in a few places around the house. Even some audible alarms will help.

These inexpensive methods of prevention will make your home an uninviting target for a potential burglar/home invader. His job is to break into your home if you are home or not. Advertise to everyone it is not a good idea to even consider your home by putting out the “UNWELCOME” mat.

Chances are very good that you are reading this because in some way crime has touched your life or you want to be proactive and protect yourself, family, home, or business from the ravages of crime. That is the first step.