Home Security Systems – Cameras Or Not?

Home security systems were made to make us feel safe and comfortable in our homes - whether we are there, or on the road. There's nothing quite as comforting as being able to snuggle into your bed at night feeling completely safe and secure. If anything goes "bump in the night" you know you're OK.

With the advent of CCTV, video is now the best security option possible. Loud alarms, flashing lights, heavy bolts, and live feeds to the local police department all have their place in the security business, but without the all important video, most bad guys are never caught.

A professional burglar knows the business. He can disarm most systems and understands about loud alarms that aren't hooked up to anything outside the house. He knows that if an alarm goes off, he still has enough time to find grandma's pearls, your good silver, and the cash in the freezer - and be long gone before the first police car arrives on the scene.

Many alarm companies sell silent alarms and convince homeowners this is the way to go. Unfortunately, these are anything but helpful. Considering that burglars already know they have five or ten minutes with an alarm sounding, without the alarm they won't have any way of knowing. If the cops are taking their time, these bad guys will have all that extra time to do even more damage.

Video is what the police need! Anyone who has ever watched reality TV can attest to how many times some stupid burglar has been caught simply because there was a video of his face and his actions, and sometimes, even his car.

A good video surveillance system is a wonderful investment. Even better is a system that includes cameras with motion detectors. A system can include one camera at the front door or it can include many cameras throughout the property inside and out. The more you can afford, the better.

A good choice is get motion cameras that have audio as well. Listening to the culprits can provide the police with valuable information, even if the video might not provide much identifiable information. Some of these idiots actually talk to each other while they are robbing your home, and they call each other by name. Frequently this is all the police need to figure out who did it! At the very least, have one camera at each entrance.

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