Surveillance for Security News and Views

Mar 11, Window Security Locks : Keep that burglar out.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:47 GMT

Window security locks play a vital part in the defense against intruders. Many burglaries involve the thief gaining entry through a window that has been left unsecured.

Mar 10, Purse Snatching : Do not become the victim of a purse snatcher.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:22:36 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.

Mar 9, Benefits of a Home Intercom System.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:34:09 GMT

Sometimes unwelcome folks call at our homes. They may be trying to sell us something and we would rather not stand and listen to their pitch, or they maybe conducting a survey and we just don't have the time to spare. And sometimes those that call at our homes have much, much darker intentions. The first thing that they want you to do is open up your front door. A home intercom system can help you avoid opening your door to unwanted callers. . .

Mar 7, Your Garage Door Lock Locking thieves out of your garage.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:45:50 GMT

No garage door lock can be said to be completely burglar proof, but to protect your vehicle it pays to install a lock that will defeat most thieves.

Mar 6, Should Landlord Fit Burglar Bars?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:12:36 GMT

I live in an apartment block in what is not too bad a neighborhood, at least I thought the neighborhood was pretty free from crime. My apartment is at

Mar 6, The Benefits of Purchasing A Small Home Safe.

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:23:03 GMT

The most obvious reason a homeowner would prefer a small safe is because of the compactness. You can put it virtually anywhere in your home without it taking up a great deal of space. It can be very annoying to have an oversized safe that takes up half your closet when all you need is a place to store a few treasured possessions and keep them secure. An additional benefit to owning a smaller safe is being able to hide it much easier. When you have a large safe, it can sometimes be difficult to conceal. If a burglar does . . .

Mar 5, Perimeter Security : Surround your home with security.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:10:11 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.

Mar 4, Wireless Home Security Systems : Security without wires.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:56 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.

Mar 2, Motorcycle Alarms : Beat the motorcycle thieves.

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:08:37 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.

Mar 1, Basement Window Security Keeping the burglar out of your basement.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:24:04 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.

Feb 28, Home Security Tip Keyless Lock, the security rules.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:32 GMT

I changed the old rim lock on our house door to a dead bolting keyless lock. Everything was fine for about a week, then as I was entering the code I noticed

Feb 26, A Child Tracking Device Can Help Put Your Mind At Rest.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:13:36 GMT

Your son has told you he is going to visit friends just a few blocks away. But is he right over the other side of town hanging out with a crowd that you don't approve of? Your teenage daughter has your permission to stay out until 10 pm. It is now 10.20 pm. Where is she? A child tracking device can help put your mind at rest in both these scenarios and many more. It can also alert you when you need to take action. Child GPS tracking can do so much more than . . .

Feb 25, Driveway Alarm : Get an alert for unexpected visitors.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:50:28 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.

Feb 24, A Personal Security Alarm : Your portable protection.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:02 GMT

So what is stopping you from carrying a personal security alarm? Do you think that you will never find yourself in a situation to need one, think again, assaults happen and can happen to anyone.

Feb 22, Keyless Door Locks : Security and Convenience.

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:45:32 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.

Feb 21, A watch dog will discourage burglars.

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:40:05 GMT

A family watch dog need not be a large and fearsome dog. Medium and small dogs are very capable of being trained to warn of approaching strangers, and to warn off intruders. Criminals are discouraged by the presence of smaller dogs just as much as they are discouraged by larger dogs. They do not want to risk being caught because of your watch dog barking and attracting attention.

Feb 20, My apartment

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:18:12 GMT

The garbage chute is around the hallway; I always lock my front door when leaving (even to take out the trash). I usually take it out on my way to work

Feb 18, Schlage Deadbolts : Deadbolt Locks Made to Exacting Specifications.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:14:25 GMT

With Schlage deadbolts protecting your home you can relax in the knowledge that they give a high degree of defense against levering, hammering, sawing, picking, bumping and kicking.

Feb 17, Dont Hide Your Keys. The burglar will find your hidden keys.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:25:53 GMT

Wherever you think to hide your keys the thief will look, he has a sixth sense about such things. Hide your keys under a rock, in the mailbox, in that hanging basket he will try those places.

Feb 16, Date Rape : The danger of date rape and how to prevent it.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:35:36 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.

Feb 14, A Home Wall Safe - part of your home security.

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:25:25 GMT

Home wall safes, or any kind of home safe, should be only a part of your home security measures. Burglars, if they have any sense at all, will want to get in to and then out of, a property as quickly as possible. The more barriers, by the way of security measures, which you put in the way of a burglar the more chance he has of being caught and the less chance he has of stealing your valuables. Your home wall safe is the last barrier between the burglar and the valuables that you have secured inside.

Feb 13, Why Have A Burglar Alarm?

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:00:25 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.

Feb 12, Monitored Home Security Alarm Systems : More protection, more security.

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:41:29 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.

Feb 9, A Do It Yourself home security system puts you in control.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:05 GMT

One of the choices you have when you are determined to increase the security of your home is to purchase a do it yourself home security system. Whilst many folks are tempted to get the cheapest in home security packages that come with free installation, you should also consider a do it yourself alarm system.

Feb 8, Lock Bumping : Can thieves bump open your locks?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:07:33 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.

Feb 7, Still No Alarm.

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:41:44 GMT

Still No Alarm. My dad caught a burglar when I was up in my room asleep, I did not know a thing about it. Actually he did not actually catch him like

Feb 6, I Have A Burglary To Thank.

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:26:36 GMT

These days I am very much security conscious and my home is just about as protected as it can be. I have a burglary to thank for that. As a much younger

Feb 6, Buying a Home Security System : Comparing home security systems.

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:31:43 GMT

When buying a home security system, wireless or hardwired monitored or unmonitored always compare like with like. Do the systems that you are considering all give the same protection?

Feb 4, Night Vision Security Camera : Protection round the clock.

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:33:49 GMT

A night vision security camera will provide the clearest night time images. Your home and family need surveillance protection both throughout both the day and the night.

Feb 3, Police Searching for Suspects in Apartment Burglaries.

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:31:32 GMT

Midland, Texas, Police are investigating twelve home invasions since the beginning of January. The most recent five happened at the Northridge Court Apartment Homes. Those five apartment burglaries all fell after January 16th. "It's really scary because apparently it's so easy to break in", said Northridge tenant, Corley Howard. After a burglary this weekend, Corley shares the mood of many at Northridge Court Apartments, which is now the latest corner of Midland to be hit by a series of burglaries. "They kind of forced their way", explained Craig Sawyer. Thieves entered Sawyer's apartment through his sliding glass doors. "I think everybody's kind of scared you know", said Sawyer. Midland Police Sergeant, David Garcia wants residents to call MPD with even the slightest suspicions of crime and keep their doors locked and secured. Those measures can lead police to a break through in the case. You can read the full story at the link below.

Feb 2, High Security Door Locks. Protect your doors.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:34:08 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.

Jan 31, Bystander Effect : Bystander apathy and our personal safety.

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:29:06 GMT

Are you safer in a crowd? Or does the bystander effect and the apathy of strangers mean that people are unlikely to respond if you are attacked?

Jan 30, Insurance Approved Alarms That Get You A Discount.

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:51:20 GMT

Many home insurance companies are willing to give discounts on their policy rates to those homes protected by an alarm system on their list of insurance approved burglar alarms. 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 one model of alarm over another. So as an incentive for you to install, and use, one of their preferred alarms they give you a small saving on your insurance cost. Often, but not always, the alarm systems that the insurance companies approve are monitored systems.. .

Jan 29, A Floor Safe, Keeping it Hidden and Secure.

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:46:33 GMT

A floor safe can be a very affordable means of securing valuables for the average homeowner. These in-the-floor safes, when properly installed, offer superb burglary protection.

Jan 27, Car Security Systems. Effective Security for Your Car.

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:25:42 GMT

You need to decide which of the many car security systems suits your needs, then get that security fitted. Don't put it off and let your car be one of the thousands that are stolen each year.

Jan 26, Door Guard. : Extra security for your entry door.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:22:49 GMT

If you and your family would feel more secure with something extra guarding your entry door, a door guard may be just what you are looking for.

Jan 25, Burglary Story : Something Was Wrong.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:10:29 GMT

I had a sort of sixth sense feeling that something was very wrong as I approached the apartment door. Up close I saw that the door was not closed

Jan 24, Will a Home Burglar Alarm Reduce Your Chance of Being Burgled?

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:58:53 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.

Jan 22, Copied Key : Could Someone Have a Key to Your New Home?

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:05:13 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.

Jan 21, High Security Safes : Protect Your Valuables with a security safe.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:02:13 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.

Jan 20, Glass Break Sensors.

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:19:42 GMT

Mr. Burglar has checked things out and he is pretty sure that your neighbors are not at home and there is not much chance of anyone hearing the tinkle of breaking glass. Perhaps he waits until there is passing traffic to cover the sound a little. Now imagine that glass break sensors protect your windows. As soon as Mr. Burglar smashes the glass your monitored security system receives a signal and the authorities are alerted. At the same time a siren sounds and spooks the intruder, he doesnt want to hang around with that noise whether he thinks your neighbors are at home or not.

Jan 18, Apartment Security Tips - security for apartment living.

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:11:51 GMT

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

Jan 17, Timer Switch : Use a timer switch to fool the burglar.

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:44:04 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.

Jan 15, Window Locks : Secure Your Windows.

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:02:27 GMT

Window locks, even good secure windows locks, are by no means expensive and are a security measure that no home should be without.

Jan 14, Benefits of a Home Intercom System.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:02:43 GMT

Jan 13, Motion Sensor Lights Security lighting keeping you safe.

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:41:34 GMT

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

Jan 11, Family Watch Dog : A watch dog can help keep your family safe.

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:46:07 GMT

A good family watch dog need not be a large fearsome dog. Medium and small dogs are very capable of being trained to warn of approaching strangers, and warn away intruders.

Jan 10, Who is at the door?

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:22:10 GMT

Hearing a knock at his door, an Eagleville TN senior citizen opened it, only to be assaulted by robbers who beat and robbed him and his wife. While it is only natural to go to open the door, the sheriffs Crime Prevention Unit said everyone, particularly senior citizens, should take precautions to prevent home invasions since robberies account for 38 percent of violent crimes against senior citizens. See whos out there before you open the door by looking through a peephole or window,Deputy Jimmy Cassidy said. Ask whos out there before opening the door. Be extremely cautious, Cassidy recommended. Keep the door locked and a telephone nearby to call the sheriffs office for help. Residents who feel uncomfortable about someone at their door may call the sheriffs office and ask a deputy to check their visitors. You can read the full story at the link below.

Jan 9, The Burglar And The Training Shoes.

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:11:09 GMT

A burglar tosses an old worn out training shoe on to your drive. Why would he do that?

Jan 6, Preventing Being A Victim Of Home Invasion.

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:45:31 GMT

Part of home invasion prevention is not readily accepting stories of distress from strangers at your door. A perfectly respectable looking caller, male or female or even a child, could give you a very reasonable sounding excuse for needing to enter your home. They need to use your bathroom. You have to be hard hearted and say no, to do otherwise runs the risk of home incursion. They may say that they need to use your phone to call the emergency services, keep your door locked and . . .