Roughly 20% of all house burglary crimes are committed without the use of force as entry is made through a door or window that is already open. Fitting strong locks to your doors and windows and keep them locked even when you're home will help greatly.
To reduce the risk of being burgled any further, there are a number of security measures you can consider. If a burglar can see an alarm it can make them think twice about trying to commit burglary. They are not only a visual deterrent, but they can provide a warning that a burglary is taking place.
The best type of systems are the ones that are connected to a monitoring station which alerts staff of intrusion/burglaries. Choosing an alarm which is monitored by a company, where activation signals are sent to a …show more content…
CCTV and access control are other electrical security systems that can be used.
There are various amounts of alarm systems on the market ranging from the cheaper 'bells-only' which you can fit yourself, to the more expensive systems which need to be installed by professional engineers. Any information that you require with regards to crime within your area can be obtained through the Crime Reduction Officer at your local police station. They can also offer advice on home security systems that will fit all budgets low and high.
Deciding what burglar alarm or security system for your home is one thing. However, if you want it to be effective and meet the requirements set out by the police and your insurance company, it's very important to have it installed and maintained in accordance with the required standards by a professional company/engineer such as those approved by NSI.
Some key questions to ask the company you are considering to install your system. Are they?
• Able to meet the standards of workmanship and service you would expect?
• Correctly vetting all relevant staff to British Standards?
• Operating a 24 hour call out service and have a response time of 4 hours or less?
• Full
To reduce the risk of being burgled any further, there are a number of security measures you can consider. If a burglar can see an alarm it can make them think twice about trying to commit burglary. They are not only a visual deterrent, but they can provide a warning that a burglary is taking place.
The best type of systems are the ones that are connected to a monitoring station which alerts staff of intrusion/burglaries. Choosing an alarm which is monitored by a company, where activation signals are sent to a …show more content…
CCTV and access control are other electrical security systems that can be used.
There are various amounts of alarm systems on the market ranging from the cheaper 'bells-only' which you can fit yourself, to the more expensive systems which need to be installed by professional engineers. Any information that you require with regards to crime within your area can be obtained through the Crime Reduction Officer at your local police station. They can also offer advice on home security systems that will fit all budgets low and high.
Deciding what burglar alarm or security system for your home is one thing. However, if you want it to be effective and meet the requirements set out by the police and your insurance company, it's very important to have it installed and maintained in accordance with the required standards by a professional company/engineer such as those approved by NSI.
Some key questions to ask the company you are considering to install your system. Are they?
• Able to meet the standards of workmanship and service you would expect?
• Correctly vetting all relevant staff to British Standards?
• Operating a 24 hour call out service and have a response time of 4 hours or less?
• Full