Surveillance for Security News and Views

Sep 9, Keyless Door Locks : Security and Convenience.

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:34:34 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.

Sep 7, Motion Sensor Lights Security lighting keeping you safe.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:52:56 GMT

Whether you install motion sensor lights inside or outside your home, controlled lighting will enhance the safety and security of your family.

Sep 6, Motorcycle Alarms : Beat the motorcycle thieves.

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:43:53 GMT

You love your machine, it would be a shame to lose it because you believe that motorcycle alarms do not help stop theft, used with other motorcycle anti-theft measures, they do.

Sep 5, Home CCTV Your home and family protected by CCTV surveillance.

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:21:58 GMT

Home CCTV systems are available to suit all kinds of homes. Let the technology watch and safeguard your home from burglars and other unwelcome intruders.

Sep 3, Home Door Security : Secure doors keep burglars out.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:43:39 GMT

Although not the only means by which intruders enter a property, ensuring that your home door security is up to scratch is a good start to protecting your home and family.

Sep 2, Why Have A Burglar Alarm If They Get Ignored?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:34:08 GMT

Some people are reluctant to phone the cops when they hear a burglar alarm sounding, they may make an assumption that it's a false alarm. Indeed, in some districts police will not respond unless there is also evidence of an intrusion taking place. Other folks may take the attitude that it is none of their business and just plain selfishly not want to get involved. Thankfully though, not everybody is like that. Some people do take action when they hear a burglar alarm. This is especially so . . .

Sep 1, Home Security Cameras : Surveillance cameras for your home.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:58:56 GMT

Cameras cannot prevent a burglar from breaking into your home, but there are other reasons, you may have overlooked, why installing home security cameras may be desirable.

Aug 31, Color Security Cameras : Color cameras for your home security.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:55:27 GMT

Color security cameras are now very affordable and are fast becoming the homeowners number one choice for their home security systems.

Aug 29, Pickpocket : Beware of Pickpocketing Gangs.

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:57:28 GMT

To lose your money or valuables to a pickpocket can be very costly, very inconvenient and sometimes heartbreaking. Pickpocketing gangs can cause you a lot of stress and worry.

Aug 28, Driveway Alarm : Get an alert for unexpected visitors.

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:47:50 GMT

A vehicle is approaching your house, you are not expecting visitors. A driveway alarm can give you vital seconds warning, and being forewarned is being forearmed.

Aug 27, Window Security Locks

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:42:12 GMT

There is no doubt that window security locks play a vital part in the defense of your home against intruders. Glass can be broken of course, but most burglars don't want to do that - the sound of breaking glass draws unwanted attention. Also, breaking a window involves risking cuts and the intruder knows that DNA testing can identify him as the perpetrator. Many burglaries involve the thief gaining entry through the window, some sources estimate as high as thirty percent Amazingly, this is often through a window that . . .

Aug 26, A High Security Padlock : Secure And Protect.

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:27:55 GMT

If faced with a high security padlock that he doesn't know how to overcome, the burglar has two options, find another way into your shed or give up and look for someplace else to burglarize.

Aug 24, Phishing Email Do not fall for a phishing scam.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:56:15 GMT

A phishing email can be very deceptive. You think that you have message from your bank or other financial institution, but you have been contacted by identity thieves.

Aug 23, Internet Security Cameras Watch your property via the Internet.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:30:58 GMT

With the many options Internet security cameras make available, you can keep a watch on your property and loved ones at all times, even when you are away.

Aug 22, A Safe Room. A secure refuge in your home.

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:41:47 GMT

Most homes have a room or a large closet that can be converted into a safe room (a.k.a. panic room.) Many homeowners are seeing the advantage of a secure safe room within their home.

Aug 20, Is a safe neighborhood possible?

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:43:44 GMT

You may have a home where you feel reasonably safe within it's walls, but if you don't feel safe when you step out the door that's not so good. Yes, you can sometimes move to a safer neighborhood. But that is not always an option, you can be tied to an area for many many reasons. If moving on is not possible for the foreseeable future you may think that you just have to put up with things the way they are. Wrong, you don't have to. You can . . .

Aug 19, Window Security Bars : Visual security for your windows.

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:36:28 GMT

There are few security measures that are as visual as window security bars. Apart from their efficiency in preventing entry to your home, their mere presence will stop many burglars trying.

Aug 18, Date Rape : The danger of date rape and how to prevent it.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:19:40 GMT

The fear of date rape should not stop you living the life you want to lead. By being aware of the danger and how to avoid it, you reduce the possibility of it happening to you.

Aug 17, Monitored Home Security The Benefits and the Downside.

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:08:13 GMT

Monitored home security will give you a high level of security twenty four seven, protecting you from many kinds of emergency. But does this kind of security have a downside?

Aug 14, Fake TV Burglar Deterrent.

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:03:15 GMT

He wants a home to burgle that will give him as little trouble as possible and one where there is nobody at home. He slowly passes your house and has a good look, he sees that it is not empty, someone must be in there because there's a light from a color television set. He rejects your home and moves on, looking for his easy target. But . . . nobody is in your home and there is no TV playing. You left your home guarded by an ingenious little device, set on its own built in timer, as part of your home security set up.

Aug 13, Purse Snatching : Do not become the victim of a purse snatcher.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:26:23 GMT

Purse snatching can happen anywhere. Crowds may give the purse snatcher a bigger choice of victims but lonelier places give an easier escape and fewer witnesses.

Aug 12, High Security Door Locks. Protect your doors.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:17:08 GMT

Fitting high security door locks as part of your home security plan, will give you the peace of mind that your home is better protected against burglary than the average home.

Aug 12, PsychoDirk and the Burglar.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:30:37 GMT

My only experience of a burglary, so far, was some years ago when I rented a room. There were five rooms in the house, we shared a kitchen, a bathroom

Aug 10, Does a door chain afford you much protection?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:09:56 GMT

Home invaders often call at a door on some pretext and then barge their way in. A door chain is unlikely to prevent that, ask Uncle Alfred.

Aug 9, Glass Break Sensors can protect a number of windows.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:36:01 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.

Aug 9, Preventing Car Burglaries

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:29:58 GMT

Many security tips say to put valuables in the trunk (boot) of a car to protect them. However that can also get them stolen! I often see people parking

Aug 7, A Timer Switch Is Somebody Home?

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:58:33 GMT

One or two rooms with the lights on may make a burglar uncertain as to whether someone is at home or not. So what does he do? He may give up and seek another target, or he may decide to keep watch awhile. A room or two constantly lit does not represent a normal pattern. In an occupied home somebody is going to go into the kitchen to make themselves a coffee. Somebody is going to use the bathroom. The watching thief notes the lack of signs of people moving about their home, he concludes there is likely nobody at home and makes his move. With the same home protected by a timer switch, or switches, the bathroom light could come on once in a while, a bedroom light could . . .

Aug 5, Remote Security Surveillance Cameras : Know what is Happening at Home.

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:02:34 GMT

With an investment in remote security surveillance cameras and a quick set-up on the Internet, you can monitor your home from anywhere and know what is going on when you are away.

Aug 4, Vehicle Security. Secure your vehicle.

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:46:22 GMT

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

Aug 3, Gun Safes A safe place to store your firearms.

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:45:14 GMT

Gun safes are essential for keeping your guns secure and out of the hands of the wrong people. If you own a firearm it is your responsibility to keep it secured.

Aug 2, After a Burglary

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:02:35 GMT

If you have ever arrived at your home to find that you have been burgled you will know how traumatizing that experience can be. Its likely that you suffered a range of negative emotions, anger, rage, fear, bewilderment, frustration, isolation and even disbelief. After a burglary it is possible you will receive the attention of a burglar again, probably the same burglar! You see burglars figure that you will likely replace the items that they have stolen and they would like the replacements too. They already know . . .

Jul 31, Yard Security Hardening the target.

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:23:13 GMT

Yard security is simple measures that you take to make the outside of your home unattractive to burglars and reduce the chances they will choose it as a target.

Jul 30, Wireless Home Security Systems : Security without wires.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:44:14 GMT

Wireless home security systems are simple to install because there is not the requirement to run yards of cable. For this reason these type of systems are very popular for DIY installation.

Jul 29, Lock Bumping : Can thieves bump open your locks?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:07:22 GMT

Ever since videos were posted on the Internet demonstrating how thieves can open locks using a method known as lock bumping, homeowners have been concerned about their security.

Jul 28, Electronic Gates : Automatic electric gates for security and convenience.

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:56 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.

Jul 27, Why Have A Burglar Alarm?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:35:31 GMT

There are many good answers to the question Why have a burglar alarm? Naturally the main reason for installing an alarm system is the protection it gives to your family and home.

Jul 25, Self Defense When You Have to Fight Back.

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:57:46 GMT

There is a variety of martial arts and self defense techniques that you can study and learn karate, kung fu, judo, taekwondo, hapkido, and many more. If you do decide to learn a self defense method, find yourself an accredited instructor. Remember that learning any defense discipline will take time, dedication and practice. Remember also that, despite what the movies may tell us, one person is not going to defeat an army, preventing yourself from being attacked and getting yourself away from trouble are the best self defense techniques of all.

Jul 24, Infrared Security Cameras Infrared for your night home surveillance.

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:32:39 GMT

Infrared security cameras allow you to record at night and in low lit areas. Some I.R. cameras switch between recording good quality b/w images at night and color in daylight.

Jul 23, Diversion Safes : Soda can safes and other things to hide money in.

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:15:03 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 21, The Apathy Of Strangers . . .

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:34:07 GMT

Does the apathy of strangers and the bystander effect mean that we are in fact at more of a risk when in a crowd? Conventional wisdom says that there is safety in numbers, and that remains broadly true. There is a large difference between being with a group of friends and being in a crowd of strangers. You can be completely alone in a crowd. Friends are far more likely to take action if something happened to you than are complete strangers. Firstly, friends are more likely to recognize that an emergency is taking place than are bystanders. Secondly, friends are less likely to expect that somebody else will assume responsibility for helping you. It has been found that bystanders are less likely to be apathetic to the plight of strangers who . . .

Jul 20, Will security features discourage burglary?

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:06:07 GMT

A recent research study finds burglars claiming that security features do not deter them. But that could be misleading.

Jul 19, Dummy Security Cameras : Effective or Not?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:36:10 GMT

Correctly installed dummy security cameras can make a casual burglar think twice about breaking into your home. The more realistic the camera the more effective as a deterrent it will be.

Jul 16, The Summer Burglar Burglary when the sun comes out.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:06:16 GMT

There is no doubt that the long lazy days of summer perk us all up and put a smile on our faces. No doubt either that the summer burglar is ready.

Jul 15, Residential alarms help keep burglars away.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:17:23 GMT

Home burglaries have remained constant in Lake Zurich, Illinois in recent years. "I looked at our statistics back to 2000 and our low annual reporting was 30 (for residential and business) a year and the highest was 53 so in my mind it's a pretty flatlined," Lake Zurich Police Chief Patrick Finlon said. He believes there are a couple reasons numbers have been steady. "We should look at the type of community we have here and I think that because we have a middle class to upper middle class community it means that they have good security in terms of lighting, locks and doors." Finlon said. "I think another issue here that can't be overlooked is the advent of residential burglar alarms." Police Chief Finlon added that he didn't have exact figures but more residences have added burglary alarms. He believes if a potential burglar sees an alarm system sign or sticker at a residence he might move on to an easier target to access. You can read the full story from the link below.

Jul 14, High Security Safes : Protect Your Valuables with a security safe.

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:58:51 GMT

High security safes are more solidly constructed than the average safe. These safes have better locking systems, drill resistant lock plates, and usually some form of relocking device.

Jul 12, Car Theft : Don't be a victim of car thieves.

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:38:22 GMT

Think about the cost of car theft to you. Your recovered vehicle may be returned to you in a sorry state. It may have been vandalized or had the guts driven out of it.

Jul 11, Anti-Burglar Paint a.k.a. anti-climb paint, anti-intruder paint.

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:02:48 GMT

Anti-burglar paint is a paint that never dries, it remains both sticky and greasy, and that means it is very hard to get a grip on anything coated with it.

Jul 9, Outdoor Home Security Cameras : outdoor security cameras for the home.

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:48:00 GMT

For the safety of your family, selecting the right outdoor home security cameras is essential. Outdoor cameras for your home will detect movement outside your house warning you of intruders.

Jul 7, Perimeter Security : Surround your home with security.

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:00:43 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 6, Police Ask For Help Identifying Burglars.

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:54:37 GMT

The Duluth Police Department is asking for the help from the public in identifying burglars who may be stealing from homes. Recent trends show that large flat screen televisions, personal computers, laptops, Play Station and X-Box video systems are being targeted by residential burglars. The Police Department is asking residents to get to know their neighbors, and to keep a watchful eye not only on their own homes, but their neighbors homes as well. If someone they dont recognize comes out of their neighbors home with a large television, computer or video game system, they are strongly encouraged to call 911 and report the incident. ( Dont Ignore Suspicious Persons. ) If a vehicle is involved, police ask the caller to get the license plate number, make and color of the vehicle. The Police Department encourages citizen involvement in preventing burglary and other property crimes, such as vehicle prowls. Good advice, we should all look out for each other, but do not put yourself at risk. You can read the full story at the link below.