It is debatable whether an alarm security system decreases
chances of a burglary. In theory, if a burglar knows that a house is equipped with such a system, he or she might move on to another home. Even if burglar does break in, burglar has a tendency to stay a shorter amount of time knowing an alarm has gone off. This may decrease number of items stolen or extent of damage inflicted. The most important aspect of any security system is balance--it does no good to make your windows burglar-proof when your doors can be easily opened with a pry bar. Choosing an alarm system and an alarm company can be confusing and technology quite complicated.Modern electronics has improved our quality of life in many ways. For example, electronic alarm systems, once available to only wealthiest, have become very popular in last decade. The rising popularity is well earned since those systems are now both affordable and effective. When combined with other safety measures, they can make your home or business relatively secure. However, if you rely exclusively on an alarm system, you will still remain vulnerable.
Professional burglars know how to silence or incapacitate even most sophisticated alarm systems. Fortunately, most home and car burglars are not really professionals and they can be deterred by correct use of an alarm system that has been correctly installed and maintained.
Most alarm systems rely on a combination of contacts placed at doors and windows and motion sensors. Motion sensors, however, do not detect someone until they have already entered house. Therefore, motion sensors should NOT be used as primary means of detection. It is best that all exterior potential points of entry have contacts that sense when they are open. Glass breakage sensors are also available and high recommended by most alarm companies.
There are two primary types of system available--monitored and unmonitored. Monitored systems contact a monitoring company by telephone, if security system senses an intrusion and is not deactivated within 45 seconds. The monitoring company receives message, determines nature of alarm and verifies it--usually by placing a call to home or business. If they do not receive proper password, or no one answers, they call police who respond as quickly as possible.
