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Auto Security System Monitoring

Posted on June 17, 2011

You’ve probably experienced it yourself. A car alarm goes off and you keep walking. Because auto alarms are sensitive to motion and loud noises, they sound a little too easily. The problem is when everyone cries wolf, no one comes running. That makes the average noise-making auto security system far less of a deterrent than anyone would like it to be. Monitoring services aim to remedy that problem.

GPS Locators

There are many different GPS locating devices available to help track your car after it has been stolen. The name LoJack has practically become synonymous with car security system tracking.

LoJack has a 24 hour return guarantees on any vehicle equipped with their tracking system. Because their transmitters are extremely hard for a thief to find, LoJack maintains it gets the results competitors can’t. LoJack costs around $700, which is a no-brainer investment for someone with a BMW, but may give some car owners pause for thought Continue reading →

Total Home Protection

Posted on June 14, 2011

There are many things you can do to prevent your house from being burglarized. Besides having some form of cheap home security system or one of the best home security systems, there are also other steps which can be taken to keep your home safe from crime.

Some quick ideas include providing good lighting around the exterior of your house. You should also install security lights which have motion sensors built in to them. Shrubs which do not obscure windows are essential. Another important thing to keep in mind is that all garage doors should be kept closed.

Similarly the valuables should be engraved with your driver’s license number. If you are on vacation, you should try to make strangers believe that you are still at home. Continue reading →

Understanding False Alarm Risks

Posted on June 5, 2011

A False Alarm, for all alarms except fire alarms, is an alarm caused by human error or equipment problems requiring police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed.  A False Fire Alarm is any activation caused by an equipment malfunction.

What are the most frequent human errors that cause alarms? Continue reading →

Top Reasons To Add Surveillance To Your Security System

Posted on June 2, 2011

According to a 2009 survey by Harris Polls, 96 percent of Americans support government use of video surveillance in public places to prevent terrorism. Since then, several technology companies have developed artificial intelligence applications capable of learning to identify “suspicious” and “unusual” public behaviors to help law enforcement screen for potential crime.

Advances in technology – including software, camera size and affordability of security systems incorporating camera use – allow us to use CCTV systems for more than just preventing terrorism Continue reading →

The Basics Of Getting A Home Security System

Posted on May 31, 2011

There are many factors that go into establishing an adequate security system for a home or business, chief among them is the crime rate in the area. There are two considerations when reviewing the crime rate, the actual rate available from the local police department and the perceived crime rate, from area residents and how secure they feel in their surroundings. Neighborhood conditions often give people a false sense of doom and in some cases a false sense of security.

Another important factor is the size of a security system an individual can afford. Some of the most reliable security systems can be purchased and installed by a home owner for a few hundred dollars. However, if your plan is to include an automatic dialer for professional monitoring purposes Continue reading →

Steps To Preventing False Alarms

Posted on May 27, 2011

False alarms are not only annoying, but in many parts of the country, they have become illegal. As a security system owner, you have a responsibility to prevent false alarms. The keys are to work with your security system provider and to check your system regularly to ensure proper functioning. Here are seven steps to guide you:

  • Instruct all authorized users, both permanent and temporary, on the proper operation of your security system. Call your security system provider and let them know you are testing your system to provide all users with hands-on practice.
  • Ensure that each security system user has a confidential password or pass number for proper identification when communicating with your provider. Continue reading →

Ready For Spring Break

Posted on May 24, 2011

Spring Break is here. Now that the sun is out and the kids are off school, it’s time to for a quick, refreshing getaway. Only what to do about the house when you’re gone?

Turning on a light and asking the neighbors to keep an eye may have worked in 1975, but in today’s world in which neighbors are usually at work or out most of the day, safeguarding your home requires more sophistication.

Consider your home’s vulnerabilities while you’re gone. Do you have a side yard with a gate that doesn’t lock? Do you have scalable fences? Did you kennel the dog or leave it with friends or family? Did you stop or forward your mail – letting the mail carrier and people at the post office know you won’t be home? Continue reading →

Auto Alarm Features and Functions: Part 2

Posted on May 21, 2011

Panic/Car Locator

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable walking to your car, think how nice it would have been to have known you could set off your car’s alarm if needed. All you have to do press and hold one button of your Panic Button-equipped security system and the system will go into full alarm mode. This can not only help protect you, but help you find your car in a crowded parking lot.

Passive Arming

Unlike active arming, which requires you to arm the security system Continue reading →

Auto Alarm Features and Functions: Part 1

Posted on May 18, 2011

Although vehicles today frequently come with manufacturer installed security system, they are often very basic devices. Smart car owners know that a quality auto alarm can better protect both car and driver.

Car alarms come with numerous features and functions. Before shopping for an enhanced auto security system, get to know all the features available in today’s car alarms.

We’ve put together a comprehensive list. Here’s A-M. Continue reading →

Help The Police To Help You

Posted on May 15, 2011

Police departments across America are working hard to improve crime prevention with limited resources. They need your help. You home or commercial security system can be a fantastic way for them to hone in on theft. However, it only helps if alarms are accurate and reliable. False alarms use up countless hours of taxpayer funded manpower. In an effort to reduce false alarms and help law enforcement keep your area safe, consider the following:

  • Teach everyone who has a key how to properly turn your security system on and off -including the housekeeper, babysitter, real estate agent. Include instructions on how to cancel a false alarm. Continue reading →