It’s a bad economy and millions are out of work. Some people are turning to crime. An intruder alarm in every home would keep families safe from home invasion and robbery. There is just no denying that alarms scare criminals away. Installing an intruder alarm in your home might be the one thing that will keep you safe.

Intruder alarms are becoming so popular that many builders throughout the country are wiring for security systems as part of new construction. Even in an apartment building or condo complex, you might need more than a deadbolt to feel safe and secure. A quick consultation with a security expert could help you decide if you need an intruder alarm.

Some People Are Prime Targets and Need Intruder Alarms

Anyone who is concerned about danger from an intruder should have some type of intruder alarm. Some groups of people are more vulnerable to criminals than others. As much as we hate to admit it, the elderly, the disabled, and women living alone are often targets of criminals. Homes of people who travel regularly can also be targets. Whether or not it is appropriate, these groups of people are often considered unable to defend themselves or their property.

If you live in an unusually safe neighborhood or a high-security building, you might be safe. But others should consider the factors that make their home vulnerable and look into the need for an intruder alarm. The first step is to carefully evaluate your intruder alarm needs. You can get a good assessment by talking with a home security expert.

What Might Make You a Target

You can make an initial evaluation of your vulnerability before you make a purchase. This will help you be certain you are buying the right intruder alarm.

– Do you leave your doors unlocked? How about in the day time?

– Are your windows unlocked?

– There are wooded areas around your home or other good places to hide

– Are your doors and windows lighted at night?

– Do you often come home with packages, computers, etc. in your hands?

– Do you walk from the street, driveway, carport or garage to the door?

– Is there shrubbery near back or side doors?

– Would anybody be able to hear you if you called for help?

– You have a lot of exterior patio doors and French doors

– How easy would it be for someone to follow you home?

– You keep large amounts of cash at home

– Do people know you carry a lot of cash with you?

Types of Intruder Alarms

It doesn’t matter whether you live in a house, an apartment, a condo or on a farm, there is an intruder alarm that is right for your needs and your particular home.

If you live in a unit (apartment or condo) in a large building, you probably need to focus on an intruder alarm for the main door. If you live on one of the first two or three floors, you might also need to think about a patio or balcony door and windows. You might want to look for a portable or an electronic intruder alarm. These are easy to install and can be taken with you from one place to another or just left behind. Your main need from the intruder alarm is lots of noise, enough to rouse your neighbors or the security guards.

If you live in a duplex or a single family home, you might want to consider something a little more sophisticated. For the home, there are several types of intruder alarms, often used in combination in an integrated system. There are alarms that notify you if a door is opened. Most issue a quiet beep if the intruder alarm system is deactivated ” but it is enough to alert you. There alarms that notify you if a window is opened. Many of these also alert you with a quiet beep when the system is deactivated. There are also glass-break alarms that respond to the sound of the glass in a window or door being broken. And there are motion sensors that sound an intruder alarm if someone is moving about the house. All of these alarms have loud sirens designed to scare off intruders and alert your neighbors.

Intruder alarms are best connected to either monitoring companies or to the police department. This way you know help is on the way if your intruder alarm goes off. Your alarm system probably also will have a panic button you can use if necessary.

Considering the safety and peace of mind offered by intruder alarms, one can only ask, “Why dont you have an intruder alarm system to protect your family and your property?

Todd Cavanaugh owns Protech Security Systems. He has been installing intruder alarm systems for ten years. Protech installs home and business monitored security systems, 24-hour surveillance cameras, access control systems and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Protech is among the intruder alarm Tucson companies recognized by the Better Business Bureau as an Accredited Member.

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