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It is always better to store your valuables in a safety deposit box at the bank rather than in your home, but this may be impractical for regularly used items. For items that must be kept at home, a properly installed safe is far more secure than the top drawer of your dresser.
Cameras and electronic equipment should be engraved with a security number and records should be kept of makes, models and serial numbers. Your local police station will provide advice on how best to do this.
If you have a shed, keep the door locked. Use a quality case-hardened padlock with a hardened shackle. Garden sheds often present burglars with a soft target and things like mowers, leaf blowers and bicycles are easily converted into cash.
Ladders, if left out, can not only easily be sold by a thief but can also provide them with access to second floor windows or skylights.
These basic physical measures, when used in conjunction with electronic security, are the best protection you can have.
For personal protection, install a peep hole in the front door and fit a security chain or latch which will allow the door to open a crack. The safety of these measures can't compare to having a video-intercom at your door, but they're better than nothing at all.
Before you can get home and contents insurance you will generally have to satisfy some basic security requirements, particularly if you live in an area with a high incidence of burglary. If you install a higher level of security in your home, such as a window and door alarms or a motion detector you may also receive a discount on your insurance premium.
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A visible burglar alarm is another good way to make an intruder think twice. There are a huge range of systems on the market, from inexpensive ones which you fit yourself to more sophisticated products costing hundreds of pounds.
If you are planning to install a burglar alarm yourself, you can get advice from your local crime prevention officer. Get a range of quotes and do your homework to make sure your chosen alarm suits your needs. Your insurance company may be able to recommend certain systems or suppliers.
Police recommend that any alarm system you fit yourself should meet standard BS6707, or BS4737 for professionally installed systems. Badly installed or malfunctioning alarms can cause more trouble than they are worth, so consider getting professional advice.
Of course, another audible deterrent is man's best friend. Territorial dogs are very good at sensing intruders and kicking up a fuss about it! While you should be careful about letting an aggressive dog loose on people in or near your property, some dog-owners choose to put up warning signs so that visitors and potential intruders know what they are up against.
Keys
Being careless with keys makes things easier for a burglar. If you have just moved into a new home, consider changing the external locks so that you know you are the only key holder.
Don't leave keys in typical hiding places such as under the doormat or in a flowerpot. Leaving keys near a window or door is also a no-no. Thieves can get hold of them using wires, hooks and magnets.
There are an increasing number of incidents in which car keys, and subsequently cars, are stolen from private property. Therefore, the same rules go for car keys too. A car is best stored in a locked garage, rather than on the driveway.
Gardens, gates and fences
Keep any perimeter fences, walls or hedges in good condition and make sure there aren't any gaps or weak spots which could prove handy access points for a thief.
Thorny hedges can be a good deterrent, as can gravel, which is noisy underfoot. Fixing trellis on the top of solid walls can make them more difficult to climb over. It's not a good idea to use barbed wire, razor wire or broken glass since you could be held responsible for any injuries caused.
Garages and sheds
Garages and sheds pose a number of threats to home security. They often contain valuable tools and equipment and it's easy to leave them unlocked. So, where a thief may not want to tackle your front door, nipping in and out of the shed could prove easy and lucrative.
Another problem with garages and sheds is that they can contain equipment which a burglar could use to break into your main property. Ladders are a prime example.
So it makes sense to fit sheds and garages with sturdy padlocks and to alarm them if necessary. Never leave outbuildings unlocked and take particular care if your garage has a connecting door to your home. Lock ladders inside your garage or shed and consider using lockable steel boxes for your tools.
Once you have taken care of these key areas, there are further measures you can take to reduce the risk of burglary, or to lessen the impact should the worst happen.
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Insurance
While some items are irreplaceable, getting good insurance cover for your property can reduce financial loss from burglary. Some companies offer reduced premiums for people with good home security.
Mark your property
Police recommend clearly marking your property. This can act as a deterrent, since it is harder for thieves to sell on. It also gives you a better chance of getting your property back if it gets stolen.
Rather than writing your full name and address, marking property with your postcode is a simple and effective way of identifying it. Since a number of people share the same postcode, do make sure you add your house or flat number. For example, if you live at 18 North Road, Barton, BT39 8TR, then you would simply put BT39 8TR 18.
Most items can be marked with permanent ink. Ceramic marker pens are available to mark china, glass, and other glazed surfaces. Etching and engraving are other options. If you are worried about affecting the value of your possessions, seek expert advice. You might consider using an ultraviolet marker pen for precious or delicate items, which won't leave a visible mark.
Going away
Most burglaries happen when a property is empty so, when going away, try not to leave any obvious clues that you are not in. Cancel the milk and newspaper deliveries and use timer switches to turn on lights and radios in the evening. Remember to set these sensibly so they don't use up too much electricity.
Another idea, especially if you're away for an extended period, is to ask a friend or neighbour to pop by to pick up the post, draw the curtains, water the plants and generally prevent your home looking empty and neglected. You may be able to come to a reciprocal arrangement in which you 'house sit' when they are away.
Neighbourhood watch
Neighbours can be a great help when it comes to keeping an eye on your property. Similarly, if you notice anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police.
There are over 150,000 official Neighbourhood Watch schemes in the UK. These bring people together in a joint effort to make communities safer, aiming to prevent crime through greater vigilance and to reduce undue fear of crime. They involve partnerships between the police, community safety departments of local authorities, local voluntary organisations, families and individuals.
Bogus callers
In around 4% of burglaries, thieves use a false pretense to gain entry. Unfortunately, older people are particularly vulnerable to these 'distraction burglars', since they are often more trusting or easily confused.
The UK Home Office recommends a 'Lock, Stop, Chain, Check' method of preventing distraction burglary. Make sure your door is locked when you are in your house and don't unlock it until you know who is on the other side. If someone comes to your door unexpectedly, stop and check that all your doors are locked. Check who is calling by looking out of a window or through a spy hole in your door. If you decide to open the door, consider using a chain or bar so that you can keep the door semi-secured while talking. If you don't know the person, ask to check their identity card. If you are not sure about their ID, phone the relevant organisation to confirm the caller' identity.
Remember - if in doubt, keep them out. You should be especially careful if you are on your own. Genuine callers won't normally mind you being cautious, and you can always ask them to come back when someone else is around.
If all this talk of burglary has you cowering in a corner, you'll be pleased to know that burglary rates in England and Wales have actually been dropping in recent years. The risk of being a victim of domestic burglary has halved since 1995. This is partly due to people being more vigilant over home security. Be safe, be sensible… but don't have nightmares!
How security system will work…
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2. Control panel transmits the signal to the CMS (Central Monitoring Station) of the particular company via telephone, GSM, internet etc…
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3. CMS relays the signal information as well as other analytical information like customer location, phone number, nearest rapid action force unit phone number etc to the one of the screen at the dispatch center.
4. The dispatch center professional depending on the sensor trigger activate the remote camera to view the premise and get a first impression of the incident.
5. If required call up the owner/ contact person to conform the incident.
6. Call up the rapid action force unit or police to investigate the incident.
7. Provide full report via E-mail as well as telephone (If required) about the incident including the report by the mobile unit.
In the case the owner/user forgets to turn on the security system and is away from the premise/location.
1. Remotely enables the security system
2. Monitoring center sends confirmation to the owner/user over sms/email
In case of panic button is triggered and the alarm is relayed to the monitoring station
1. Panic button trigger
2. Signal received at the control panel
3. Control panel transmits the signal to CMS(Central Monitoring Station) via telephone, GSM or to internet
4. Central processing data center relays the signal information as well as other analytical information like customer location, phone numbers, nearest rapid action force unit number, etc to one of the screens at the dispatch center
5. The dispatch center professional immediately call the rapid action force unit to investigate the incident
6. Call up the owner/contact person to confirm the incident
7. Rapid action force calls up medical services if required, in case of fire emergency take the patient to pre ordained list of hospitals provided at the time of registration
8. Provide a full report via email as well as over phone (if required) about the incident including the report by the mobile unit
There can be instances when there is no requirement of arming the security system but one need to watch over the baby’s room or in case of monitoring is to be done on old and sick members of the family. Or it can be a log of when and who is opening a particular room or cupboard.
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1. Either an IP camera can be installed or a biometric lock
2. If anybody opens the cupboard or enters a room the incident gets logged as an image or a biometric log
3. User can also log on to the website and accesses the individual camera or through a GPRS enabled mobile
4. The IP camera alternatively can also be programmed to send alerts on set triggers to an email.
5. In case of on emergency, the user can dial in to CMS and ask for professional backup support.
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Ultimately we use these systems to protect our life and property which can happen anytime, we should have peace of mind even when we are travelling .So why don’t we choose a company which has the following:
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2. Having a good and professional Monitoring centre with well trained service engineers.
3. Who gives a monthly service and collect maintenance fee monthly?
4. Call for a demo and understand about the system and their services in detail and then place an order.
5. Have all your family members with you during the demo bcoz this system gives peace of mind as well as protection to all the family members.
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