Surveillance for Security News and Views

Aug 19, Intermatic Wireless Window Alarm

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:12:12 GMT

If you are worried about the possibility of an intruder climbing in through your window, but are not in the position to fit a full blooded alarm system, the Intermatic Wireless Window Alarm may provide a solution. This individual battery powered alarm has earned itself a slew of mostly very positive reviews on Amazon.com. The alarm sounds a 90 dB siren when the magnetic contact separates. That's loud enough to awaken you and may be loud enough to alert your neighbors. You will need a separate unit for each window that you want to protect but this can still give you a great measure of security at a fraction of the cost of an installed version. You can find out more here Intermatic Wireless Window Alarm.

Aug 17, Distraction Burglary : Dont be a victim.

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:45:54 GMT

Any one of us can be a victim of distraction burglary. Do not open your door until you are sure of the identity of any visitor, dont fall prey to bogus callers.

Aug 16, Do You Have A Burglary Story That You Want To Share?

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:45:10 GMT

Have you been the victim of a burglar? Would you like to share your burglary story and help others? By sharing our experiences we can learn more ways to beat the burglar and then we can move that little bit closer to being free from the worry of crime. Share also the measures you have taken since the burglary to improve your home security.

Aug 15, Will a Home Burglar Alarm Reduce Your Chance of Being Burgled?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:30:41 GMT

A home burglar alarm definitely reduces the chance of your home being burgled. The presence of an alarm is often a deterrent in itself, as opportunist burglars often wont attempt to defeat them.

Aug 12, Home Inventory Service a professional home inventory list.

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:15:10 GMT

A home inventory service will present your inventory to the insurance companies in a format that the insurance companies prefer. This often results in a fuller and quicker settlement.

Aug 11, Insurance Approved Burglar Alarms are the Insurance Providers Preference.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:05:20 GMT

Many home insurance providers are willing to give a discount on their policy rates to homes protected by a security system on their list of approved burglar alarms, and it can be a discount worth having. Not only do these insurance companies believe that homes are less likely to suffer a loss through burglary if an alarm is installed, but rate the performance of one model of alarm over another. So as an incentive for you to protect your home with one of their preferred alarms they give you a small saving on your insurance cost.

Aug 9, Burglary Story : I have tightened up my security

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:43:50 GMT

In 2004 I lost my job, this was not unexpected. My good lady was able to take extra hours so it was decided that I would stay at home and look after

Aug 8, Self Defense Techniques : Prevention is the most effective defense technique.

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:46:13 GMT

Self defense techniques can be invaluable for situations where you have no choice but to defend yourself. Fighting back may give you the opportunity to get away to safety.

Aug 6, Laptop Safes : Protect your laptop computer from theft.

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:09:09 GMT

Laptop safes, protection for your laptop and the data it contains. Laptop computer theft is very common and unfortunately something in excess of 90 of stolen laptops are never recovered.

Aug 5, False Alarms A false alarm can waste a lot of police time.

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:23:52 GMT

False alarms are a huge problem, thousands of hours are wasted by police responding to alarms where there is no real emergency. This time would be better spent dealing with real burglaries.

Aug 3, Residents Remain Vigilant.

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:54:27 GMT

In the wake of a string of armed home invasions, Portales local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to take preventive steps and remain vigilant when it comes to the security of their homes. Officers are patrolling the neighborhoods looking for suspicious activity, Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said. He added that there is a lot that residents can do to improve their home security, he recommended installing deadbolt locks. You can read the full story at the link below.

Aug 2, Timer Switch : Use a timer switch to fool the burglar.

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:59:18 GMT

With a home protected by a timer switch, lights can turn on and off at random. Is there somebody at home or not? Make the burglar unsure so he is likely to move on.

Jul 31, Keyless Door Locks : Security and Convenience.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:31:08 GMT

With keyless door locks all you need to do is punch in a number, or simply insert your finger, or with a remote keyless lock you can open up the door to your home as you walk up your drive.

Jul 30, Home Invasion : Exactly what the crime of home invasion is.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:38:31 GMT

A home invasion is one of the most dangerous and terrifying of crimes that can be experienced by an individual or a family. It can leave victims traumatized for a long time.

Jul 28, Save on Swann Security Products.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:50:17 GMT

By skipping over to Amazon.com you can save yourself up to 58 on selected Swann do-it-yourself, 'plug-and-play' security products. With a range of DVR systems, cameras and other reliable security peripherals to choose from, Swann products are ideal for home protection. The following link will take you right to the discounted products and is good till 31st August 2008. Save on Swann Security Products

Jul 27, High Security Mailbox : Protects your mail from theft.

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:10:33 GMT

There are many items containing your personal information that arrive in the mail, protect them from theft with a high security mailbox.

Jul 26, Wireless Motion Detector, a warning of intrusion.

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:14:00 GMT

If your home is not protected by an alarm system, or areas of your home are not covered by by the system, you can solve that problem with a wireless motion detector, or detectors.

Jul 24, The White Van Scam : The silence of the speakers.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:52:30 GMT

You think you've got yourself a top deal, but the truth is you have a pair of low, low quality speakers and you've been caught out by the white van scam.

Jul 23, Burglars Captured on Home Surveillance System.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:04:43 GMT

Michael Crews took his daughter to summer camp and was away for the weekend. He came home to find his living room ransacked and a shattered window in his son's bedroom. Burglars had stolen about $3,500 worth of goods. The burglars didn't find Michael's home security cameras however and the video taken of the burglary just might aid police in catching the crooks. The homeowner said he installed the camera system for his children's protection as they spend a couple of hours each afternoon alone at home.

Jul 22, Home Security Marking, Security mark your property.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:30:48 GMT

Security marking your valuables lessens the chance they will get stolen. The burglar knows that security marked items are hard to dispose of.

Jul 20, Perimeter Security : Surround your home with security.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:53:32 GMT

Good home perimeter security foils the burglar in many ways. It makes it harder for him to burgle your home, slows him down and makes it more likely that he will be observed.

Jul 19, Honeywell Safe 2072 : Does what it was designed to do for an affordable price.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:14:35 GMT

The 2072 anti-theft Honeywell safe is very well constructed and would likely cause a burglar to spend more than a little time to break in to it, and make noise doing so.

Jul 18, Night Vision Security Cameras, 24 hr Surveillance.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:03:38 GMT

It is known that most home burglaries happen in the daytime when homes are likely to be empty. But some burglars do carry out their business under cover of the night, so if you are installing a home security surveillance system you will need cameras capable of functioning effectively at night. Your home and family is what you are concerned about, you need twenty four hour protection and that's what a night vision camera can give you. These days infrared security cameras are affordable and there is a wide range available to choose from. An infrared security camera makes use of light from a region outside of visible light and so can produce clear images in low light conditions.

Jul 16, Exterior Door Security Measures Help Keep The Burglar Out.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:04 GMT

It is of little use ensuring that you have sufficient exterior door security measures for your front door and neglecting security for your other exterior doors.

Jul 15, Apartment Security Tips - security for apartment living.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:24:17 GMT

Apartment living can be safe and secure if you apply a little common sense and these apartment security tips.

Jul 14, Glass Break Sensors can protect a number of windows.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:47:07 GMT

Glass break sensors trigger your alarm system before the burglar gets inside. You may be left with a broken window but that is a heck of a lot better than suffering a burglary.

Jul 12, Window Security : Protecting your home from intruders.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:51:38 GMT

Installing good window security will go a long way to prevent burglars entering your home. If they can't get in through a door, thieves will try to enter through a window.

Jul 11, Diversion Safes : Soda can safes and other things to hide money in.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:16:11 GMT

Are diversion safes little more than gimmicks? Well beer can safes, spray can safes and the like have been around awhile now and an awful lot of people know about them, including burglars.

Jul 5, Burglary Story: Yale Lock

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:43:42 GMT

Hello, Some people are plain stupid other people are very stupid. I guess that at times the second description fits me best! I have a small flat

Jul 4, On Show for the Burglar : Don't leave it on show through your windows.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:16:10 GMT

Take note of all the expensive items that you can see through your windows on show for the burglar. Your TV set, DVD player, antiques, PC, can you see other items that a burglar can carry away?

Jul 2, Protect Your Important Documents With a Fireproof Home Safe.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:32:28 GMT

Having a place to store important documents that is resistant to fire will help keep them safe during a blaze that would otherwise destroy everything. Obviously, the safest plan is to store the documents that you don't want to risk losing at the bank. However, a fireproof safe is convenient for storing those documents that you may need to keep close to you for one reason or another. Many fireproof home safes are rated by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to help you know how long your safe will keep your valuables protected. The way they rate the safes is regarding how long it can protect your papers from fire at different temperatures.

Jul 1, Door Viewer : View who is at your door.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:28:12 GMT

A door viewer is a device that enables you to view who is at your door. Do you recognize the person? You may not want to open the door to your home without first making some checks.

Jun 29, Cheap Home Security Cameras : Security cameras can be inexpensive and effective.

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:00:54 GMT

If money is tight, as it often is, there are cheap home security cameras available that can do the job of helping to protect your family, your home and your possessions.

Jun 28, Insurance Approved Burglar Alarms : The insurance providers preference.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:28:07 GMT

Many home insurance companies give discounts to those homes protected by an alarm system on their list of insurance approved burglar alarms. What if your burglar alarm is not on the list?

Jun 26, Rash of burglaries and home invasions.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:36:10 GMT

Several arrests have been made by Page Police department following investigations into a spate of burglaries and other home invasions. Captain Ray Varner warned local residents to take extra precautions to ensure that their homes and vehicles are locked and that nothing of potential value is left unsecured. This includes gasoline, reports of gas thefts from boats and vehicles are up due to the present high cost. Captain Varner urged citizens to use locking gas caps and to avoid filling their boats until they are ready to take them out on the lake. One citizen returned to her residence and found that her garage door had been kicked in. Officers were notified, as they responded they found a subject running from the area. The subject was apprehended, and determined to be a juvenile. There is always a rise in domestic burglary in summer months.

Jun 25, Apartment Security Systems : Home security for your apartment.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:52:28 GMT

Wireless apartment security systems can be installed without drilling holes and burying wires in the walls, security for your apartment without upsetting your landlord.

Jun 23, Vehicle Security. Secure your vehicle.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:56:45 GMT

By following these vehicle security tips you can greatly reduce the chances of an auto thief stealing or breaking into your car.

Jun 22, Electronic Gates : Automatic electric gates for security and convenience.

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:18:16 GMT

Electronic gates can be an asset, both for the increased security they give your home and the extra convenience that you and your family can enjoy.

Jun 20, Why Did I Get Burgled? - Why Did the Burglar Pick My Home?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:46:42 GMT

Article explaining some of the reasons why a burglar may have picked your home to burgle and how you can make your home look less attractive to the burglar.

Jun 19, A Monitored Home Security System, the perfect solution?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:40:16 GMT

The perfect solution? Nothing is perfect of course but a monitored home security system sure comes close to being the ideal solution to a homeowner's security needs.

Jun 17, Burglary Story: Boiling mad.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:38:51 GMT

They got in through a small window at the side of the house. I'm saying they, I'm very sure there was more than one of the S.O.B's and that's the

Jun 16, After a Burglary : Reassess your home security protection.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:21:55 GMT

After a burglary it is possible you will get the attention of the burglar again. Burglars figure that you will replace the items they have stolen and they would like the replacements too.

Jun 15, Basement Window Security Keeping the burglar out of your basement.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:04:28 GMT

You need to give full attention to basement window security, even if your basement does only contain storage, if an intruder gets in the basement he has access to the rest of your home.

Jun 11, Family Security : Planning your familys security.

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:02:01 GMT

Dont leave your familys security to chance; devise a family security plan. Sit down with your family and discuss how you all would expect each other to react should a home security issue arise.

Jun 8, Monitored Home Security Alarm Systems : More protection, more security.

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:31:04 GMT

Far better than alarm only systems, monitored home security alarm systems are connected to a monitoring station. As soon as the system is triggered the stations staff are alerted.

Jun 5, Intermatic Wireless Window Alarm

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:40:29 GMT

Jun 1, Deadbolt Locks, secure and effective.

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:59:33 GMT

How secure are the locks that we use? There is little doubt that the most effective and secure locks for external doors are deadbolt locks.

May 30, Could Someone Have a Copied Key to Your New Home?

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:23:03 GMT

The simple task of changing the external locks on your new home eliminates the possibility of a thief entering your new home using a copied key.

May 29, Xcam2 Color Video Wireless Security Camera from X10

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:33:39 GMT

The xcam2 color video wireless security camera is a low cost, easy install piece of equipment that delivers value for money. Does it give a first class picture under all lighting conditions?

May 27, Home Security Safes : Keep your valuables secure.

Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Many homeowners believe that home security safes are only found in mansions. This is no longer true and savvy homeowners are considering purchasing home security safes for their homes.