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Mount Vernon News
Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050
Wednesday, October 18, 2000
Security Systems crucial part of keeping the home safe
By Lisa L. Wagner
Protecting the home from possible break-ins is one of the best things a homeowner can do. Home security systems have many options for use in protecting the home and its inhabitants. They can help keep the family and the home safe in case of a burglary, violent crime, medical emergency or even fire and flooding.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, there is a 600 percent reduction in the risk of homes that have security systems being burglarized. This is a very important statistic when considering that 60 percent of rapes and 30 percent of assaults are committed by burglars every year.
According to Terri Schmidt of Schmidt Security Pro, even though nothing can guarantee full security, a home security system can help in many ways. Along with protection, it can also provide peace of mind for homeowners.
Some of the options in home security systems include door and motion sensors, driveway sensors, residential camera and panic devices in the form of buttons on the system panel.
With a system that is monitored on a 24-hour basis, panic devices tied into the system can come in handy in any emergency. Options for these panic devices include fire protection/prevention buttons, buttons for furnace failure, flooding, carbon monoxide gasses, power failure and medical emergencies.
Twenty-four hour monitoring is important when deciding which security system will be right for the home. Considering most residential burglaries occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., when most people are at work or school, 24-hour monitoring can come in very handy.
A new product on the market is the mobile 911 phone. These phones, which are similar to a cell phone, are handy for use when in the vehicle or when walking in the neighborhood. If you feel like you are being followed by a possible criminal, and think you might be in danger, the mobile 911 phone can come in handy.
When purchasing this phone, there is only a one-time charge. This allows owners to use the phone free of charge in case of an emergency because there are no monthly fees.
Everyone has a one-in-four chance of being a victim of any kind of crime. Cut those chances by equipping the home with a home security system. The initial cost can save lots of money in the long run while keeping the family safe.
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