Crime has reached such levels in South Africa, that burglar bars, dogs, and diligence alone are not enough to safeguard a home any more. Thieves break down security gates easily, and once the perpetrators are in your home, things become difficult. They distract dogs by feeding them steak, so they are not always the guard dogs you want.
Fortunately, the house owner can install an alarm system to give him peace of mind. This can take many forms; you can install detectors inside your house only, you can connect your alarm system with the security company’s armed response unit or you can install detectors on the outside of your house.
If you have an alarm system in your house and you activate it when you go out, the siren will make a lot of noise when a break-in occurs. There is every chance that the thieves will run away and look for an easier target.
Many people select the option to have their systems connected to the company’s armed response unit. In this case, when the security is breached, the company’s unit will go to your house to investigate – this is an added measure of protection for you and your family.
Burglars break in to steal and damage your possessions and that alone is a traumatic experience; the fact that your privacy has been violated is often not a nice feeling. Many of us have insurance for the contents of our houses and as such, we will be compensated for the physical losses we incur.
What we cannot replace, is the lives of our loved ones. If not murdered, thieves assault and humiliate inhabitants and this leaves scars for life. The best option is to keep burglars out of your house and if you install detectors on the outside of your house, those can warn you of impending danger before the perpetrators are in the house. This allows you to take measures to protect yourself and your family; you can press the panic button and summon the armed response unit.
