|
How To Select
A Burglar Alarm
Burglars dislike noise - it
attracts attention. A barking dog
is the best deterrent in preventing
burglaries. However, a
watch dog cannot always be depended upon. Some
professional
burglars have been known to carry delectable "dog
snacks"
in their pockets - and with a full stomach, some watch
dogs
make friends easily and forget their purpose of guarding
the
premises. The most reliable safe-guard to protect your
home and
possessions is a reliable alarm.
Many types of burglar alarms can
be obtained for residential
use. It is advisable, however, that basic
hardware security
measures be followed first. If additional security
is
desired, the following recommendations could be helpful.
1.
Obtain estimates from three alarm companies, notifying
each of this
procedure.
2. An audible alarm is recommended over silent alarms
for
residential use in order to first protect persons and
secondly,
property.
Don't depend entirely upon an alarm system to protect you
-
be sure to use proper locking devices. Any alarm system
should
include:
A. A battery-powered fail-safe back-up.
B. Fire-sensing
capability.
C. Read-out ability to check working of system,
D. Horn
sounding device installed in attic through vent.
When shopping for
an alarm system, take this list with you.
SECONDARY BARRIER
-
If the value of small personal items warrants
protection,
a secondary barrier is an additional safeguard. On a
hinging
closet door, install a 1" dead bolt lock. Store your
jewels,
furs, cameras, guns, silverware and other valuables
behind
this barrier. Be sure to "pin" the hinges (as outlined
in
"How To Burglar-Proof Your Doors").