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Security articles written by
Ralph
Winn
Home Security
- Home security is a
proven deterrent to intruders. Everybody deserves
to feel safe in their own home
Security systems range
from voice activated alarms to
motion detectors to barking dogs. Don't be
fooled however, since the level of home security
systems will determine the level of your chances of
being burglarized. Already billions of dollars are
spent annually on professional systems being
installed around the United States.
To begin with, there
are the simple security devices such as door braces
and window alarms. These items play important roles
in
home security systems, but often should only be
used to enhance a more sophisticated unit. Take a
look at the windows and doors in your home and
determine how secure they are against invaders.
People are often surprised at how easily even an
amateur could break into their home.
Window alarms work
by alarming you with a noise and/or lights if
someone is opening your window and a door alarm will
work in the same way. Often, these systems are
actually attached to the frame. It is certainly a
great first alert if you are being burglarized.
Door braces fit
under the doorknob and can often even be used on
sliding glass doors. Surprisingly, police
departments report that front doors are the most
common way for burglars to intrude your home. In
fact, 90 percent of all
home invasions are through
the front door.
Home security systems can also be purchased of the
wireless variety. Many systems nowadays are wireless
and can easily run on batteries. If you do have a
wireless system, it might be a camera that
detects infrared. Computers can be hooked up to the
cameras and easily programmed to detect motion
within a certain programmed range.
The best way to
learn about the many
security systems on the market is to visit a
store and ask a salesperson who will be
knowledgeable in this area. Home security reviews
are everyone on the Internet and often go into the
pros and cons of using an infrared camera with
certain specifications versus a professionally
installed unit. Whatever you choose, it will be most
useful to determine your particular living situation
and the burglar incidents in your area. After doing
the legwork, looking on the Web for the latest model
systems is a good bet.
While doors and
windows are the most common way a thief will enter a
home, walls and roofs are also not impossible. As
for windows, low to the ground windows might be the
best chance a criminal has to get inside. For
windows and doors, be sure and have the best
deadbolts available and always keep them locked.
Ensure that everyone living in the house knows how
to use the locks properly.
Knowing about a burglar's
three worst enemies -- light, time and noise --
Burglar Alarms can help you protect your home from
crime. A burglar won't find your home an easy mark if he's
forced to work in the light, if he has to take a lot of time
breaking in, and if he can't work quietly.
One in every six women is
sexually assaulted in her lifetime--that's of the female
population. According to the CDC, in this past year alone,
300,000 women reported having been raped, and it is
estimated that those reports represent less than 40% of
actual rapes. The bottom line is. You need to protect
yourself. Mace pepper sprays are excellent means of
self-defense
Mace
brand sprays comes in a variety of concentrations and sizes.
All Mace pepper sprays contain a particular concentration of
OC, an element of cayenne pepper reduced to oleoresin
capsicum, which inflames the mucous membranes upon contact,
causing temporary blindness and labored breathing. It is not
lethal, but can be a highly effective deterrent to attackers
for 15 to 60 minutes. Some Mace brand sprays contain
irritants, such as tear gas, in addition to OC.
Ademco is the most trusted
name in home security. After 75 years of security system
innovations, Ademco continues to raise the bar on
technological advances, industry standards, and product
performance. Because of their long presence in the home
security business and excellent product and service records,
Ademco products are highly sought-after by those looking to
protect their properties from harm. In fact, a recent survey
conducted by Security Distributing Marketing Magazine
revealed that among its readers,
Ademco products are the most preferred products in the
industry. A wall safe
is exactly that--safe. When you want to secure handguns from
your children or jewelry from burglars -- and everything in
between -- a wall safe is a great option. The Secure Logic
Biometric Fingerprint
Wall Vault is a great choice when selecting a wall safe.
Cutting-edge biometric fingerprint recognition technology
and heavy stainless steel construction give you peace of
mind that your valuables are secure in your wall safe. With
two compartments, the Wall Vault is a large enough wall safe
to keep two handguns, jewelry, handgun accessories or
important documents secure.
MOM! I NEEDED YOU! can easily
be omitted from your home with the implementation of a
wireless intercom system. When faced with an emergency
situation in which communication between rooms is necessary,
a wireless intercom makes it possible. The Reporter Wireless
Intercom system is the first and only totally wireless
intercom system available. Installation and setup can be
done in less than two minutes, and there are different modes
and features you can select to personalize the
wireless intercom. A wireless intercom system will give
you the ability to monitor your children's rooms, alert your
family of a possible emergency situation and communicate
with everyone in your home without having to running amok.
With a mind-blowing 1000 foot range the Reporter Wireless
Intercom system can be used to carry on a conversation with
your husband while you're preparing dinner in the kitchen
and he's working on the car in the garage.
Pepper spray is a weapon and
should be handled as one at all times. It is important to
give some advance thought to how to use your defense spray
and where you will keep it. Just like with any other weapon,
you should be comfortable drawing and using your
pepper spray. Ease of access ought to be taken
into consideration when choosing where and how you will
carry your pepper spray. Your purse isn't the best option
because your pepper spray can
easily get lost in the bottom. A purse with an accessible,
open pocket may seem like a better option, but the first
indication that you need your
pepper spray may be when an assailant is already tugging on
your purse. Always keeping your pepper spray in the same
location will save you from having to ask yourself the
question. Where did I put it today? if you find yourself in
a dire situation. Buying a model with a key chain or a clip
to attach it onto your belt or in your pocket is a safe way
to insure easy accessibility to your pepper spray. Even
though pepper spray is a good way to get yourself out of a
bad situation. Motion
Detectors are standard pieces of any home security system.
Useful to both residential and commercial sites,
motion detectors use infrared sensors, known as IR
channels, to detect movement within a certain range of a
given environment. Whether your concern is to protect your
home or office indoors or outdoors, motion detectors come in
a wide variety of forms to suit your personal safety needs.
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