Home Alarm Systems for the Advanced Burglar

What are some of the top things burglars look for? Like anything else in life burglars have gotten more sophisticated with time. Home security has to be a constant thought to deter today’s modern criminals.

We all know that we should have our papers and mail picked up while we are out-of-town, but that does not seem to be enough anymore. Studies of convicted burglars have produced some stunning discoveries of the lengths burglars will go to find out when you are not at home. Convicted burglars admit to getting lists of addresses of people who are having their mail held while they are gone. They have also admittedly obtained lists from utility companies to find out when a resident is moving or going to be gone for a considerable amount of time.

Obviously, these “new” tactics are no reason to throw the tried and home security measures out the window. Over 80% of convicted burglars say they always try the “easy way in”, before trying more advanced methods, or before moving on to a new location. This means always locking doors, shutting windows, and closing garage doors are good first line of defense methods, but are by no means fool proof. Ground floor windows and sliding glass doors are always a top choice for those looking to break in.

The overwhelming deterrents for burglars looking to enter your home are advanced home security systems, but be aware these systems have to be turned on and activated. Burglars are all too aware that only 30% of homes use their home alarm system properly. The next best thing to keep your home safe is man’s best friend. Yes, a dog is almost as effective as the threat of emergency personnel arriving to your house within minutes. Over half of burglars surveyed noted they would move on if a dog was spotted or known to live on the premises.

In summary, you have to be thinking beyond the “good ole’ days” of just having to lock doors and shut windows to keep your household safe. Thankfully, the bigger companies such as ADT and Brinks, to name a few, are keeping up the sophistication of their home alarm systems as the methods of the modern-day-burglar become increasing ingenious.

If you are ready to start protecting your home and the people you love, call our toll-free number to speak to an ADT Security Consultant! 

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