Archive for the 'Home Security' Category

New York and European Vacation

My wife and I, along with our three children, set off for our vacation of a lifetime. We departed from the Sacramento Airport. We were headed for New York City. We had reservations to spend three nights in the Big Apple, taking in a Broadway play, visiting the Statue of Liberty, and packing in anything else we could in the short time we would be there. We would then leave New York City and head for Europe. We would land in London, England. Our three weeks abroad would truly offer each one of us an adventure.

However, my fantasies of this trip soon turned to horror, upon landing in New York City, as I remembered I had not alarmed our adt security service. Some pangs went through my body to the point I was wondering if I was suffering from a heart attack. I discussed the security issue with my wife. She gave me one of those looks that makes you feel like in the summer breeze. She tried to assured me that it would not happen anything with our home. She told me that the alarm service is 24/7 and it is completed with AC power failure and connected with 4 security centers 24 hours a day, so it will safe even I was forget to alarm it. Other alarms we installed in home will always connected each other, so it will always able to detect all dangers.

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Outdoor Security – System Design

Outdoor security systems are of particular importance at outdoor sporting events such as baseball games, soccer fields as well as schools, airports, companies and homes. Here are some new developments in outdoor security technology so you can relax and enjoy the game in safety.

Deterrent Properties – Outdoor Security

Outdoor security relies on the deterrent properties of the fence or other outdoor security apparatus to detect and block entry of unauthorized people, vehicles and animals, etc. Today, the issue of outdoor security is of major importance to everyone whether we like it or not and the outdoor security is a serious and lucrative business.

Complete Perimeter Security – Outdoor Security

Among the latest developments in outdoor security is a line of taut wire perimeter intrusion detection systems. The unique component in this outdoor security system is a fence combined with a sophisticated intrusion detection system. If someone or something tries to enter the restricted outdoor security zone, the system will sound the alarm at the outdoor security system headquarters

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Intruder Alarms Don't Worry Burglars!

Professional Burglars claim an intruder Alarm does not put them of.

A recent survey has found that intruder alarms do not present any difficulty to professional burglars; the reason is because homeowners often forget to set the intruder alarm or fails to lock their doors and windows properly. Despite the many improvements in home security systems if homeowners fail to use them properly there is little benefit achieved.

Almost half of the persistent burglars interviewed for a recent survey said they believed home security has improved over the last 10 years but they also felt that the improvements would not be enough to stop them breaking in. Only 20% of those surveyed said that a good security system was the most common reason they abandoned an attempted break-in, 40% said being disturbed by the homeowner was the main cause of them giving up a break-in attempt and 40% of those surveyed said they would be put off if there was a noisy dog on the premises.

67% of those surveyed said they always followed the same pattern of searching a house once they are broken in, normally starting in the main bedroom, because this is the usual place that valuables are hidden, they then cover the remaining bedrooms and the main living room, this has proved to be the most efficient way of finding valuable possessions. One interesting fact that emerged from research conducted with burglars currently serving jail sentences was that they consider children’s rooms to be the least profitable to search.

Monday, November 30th, 2009

CCTV Cameras—Reduce the Risk of Crime

CCTV Cameras are among the most effective ways to reduce crime in your business or home, and there are a number of places to purchase CCTV equipment, even if you’re on a budget. Here are some things to look for when you’re shopping for CCTV cameras that will help you save time and money, as well as help you to better to protect your property.
First of all, you need to choose a CCTV camera that has both a wide range and a quality lens, so that you can see what’s going on no matter which part of the property you’re on, and you’ll be able to spot any suspicious people or activity right away.

Next, make sure that your CCTV camera is compact and is easily rotated. This way, the camera is not easily seen by intruders or customers, and the ability for the camera to rotate quickly and effectively will give you a total view of who comes in and out of your business or home. The Voltek Wireless CCTV camera is a great choice for this reason, and we also offer a number of great new product to compliment this camera.
It’s also a good idea to make sure that the CCTV equipment you purchase works well with the way that your property is set up in terms of how many enclosed walkways there are, whether or not there are open spaces throughout the office space or home, and how many rooms are usually occupied on the property. This will help you to determine how large of a camera you should purchase, and you may also want to purchase wireless CCTV equipment to eliminate the look of cables and plugs across the walls of your property.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009