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You can't underestimate the value of the best home alarm system. In this day and age when burglars are both desperate and sophisticated, you need more than just an average home protection system. But which one is the best option for you? There are a lot of recommendations for the latest systems. You should bear in mind though that the one most suited for you is the one that fits your unique needs.

Alarm systems for houses can either be wired or wireless. You would probably be ok with a wired system if you are still at the point of constructing your home. This will ensure that you will encounter less of a hassle integrating and securing wires. If you already have an existing house without security, your best home alarm system will most likely be found in wireless packages.

Wireless systems are good for existing houses because you don't have to rip out walls and panels to integrate wires. Wireless devices send radio frequencies to your control panel without having to go through cords and cables. This may be a good option for you but you need to make sure that there are no significant boundaries to frequency transmission and that your units are spaced within the distance limits.

You can install wireless systems by yourself. This is one more reason why many homeowners like having such a system. It may cost a sizeable amount though but that's a small price to pay for the best home alarm system. The price you pay will help you sleep soundly and securely at night.

Find the best home alarm system for your home. Learn more about wireless home alarms from the best online sources.

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A stun baton is only one of the many self defense products available today, However they offer many advantages over traditional stun guns.

Distance.

The two most popular types of stun batons are the 16" model and the 20" model. An extra 16 to 20 inches allows you to keep your distance from an attacker. Most stun batons are energized the entire length of the baton, shocking an attacker if they try to take it away from you.

Stopping Power.

Most stun batons pack between 300,000 to 500,000 volts of stopping power. Three to five seconds of contact with a stun baton will leave an attacker dazed, confused, and unable to control their muscles, giving you valuable time to escape an attack.

Draws Attention.

The loud arcing sound the stun baton makes when discharged will draw attention to an attack. If that doesn't do the trick, some are also equipped with a loud personal alarm and/or a flashlight mounted on the base allowing you to illuminate an attacker and their surroundings. The flashlight will also allow you to signal for help.

Versatile.

Because of their extended reach and stopping power, they are a popular self defense products among police officers and security guards. Stun batons are an effective tool for crowd control and defending your self against multiple attackers. Stun batons are an effective non lethal tool for self defense in the home. Just the sight and sound of a stun baton is enough to send most attackers running scared, if they are foolish enough to press their luck they will get the shock of a lifetime.

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When you hear the words spy cameras, you may instantly flash back to thoughts of your childhood and recollections of the comedy series "Get Smart." Spy cameras aren't just talking about nifty gadgets that are hidden in shoes and other inanimate objects around the home or office.

These days, you never can be too careful. The economy has forced people to do desperate things, and many times, these things are downright unlawful. For years, companies have worked to keep their industrial and commercial sites protected. Paying for security guards and off duty police officers to watch over your location can be incredibly expensive and doesn't always yield the results we're hoping for.

There are several kinds of cameras that are available and serve several conditions and purposes. Bullet cameras are one of the easiest types of spy camera to conceal and mount in your store, home or industrial space. These cameras don't require much lighting, they virtually see in the dark. They are perfect for areas such as parking lots or alleyways. They are completely weatherproof, so they're perfect for nearly any location, indoors or out.

There are numerous kinds of spy cameras that are available. You can get one or several and link them together to keep an entire warehouse or complex monitored. Bullet cameras are easy to install and conceal. They are highly visible and require special wiring that leads from the camera to the access point and viewing screen. Many times companies rely more on the presence of these obtrusive cameras as a theft deterrent than the actual cameras, themselves.

Bullet cameras don't require any special lighting and many of them are actually infrared based. These are your eyes that see in the dark. Night vision bullet spy cameras see in the dark and allow you to do so, too. When something is going on at your home or business in the dark, rely on these cameras to let you see what's really happening.

Wireless spy cameras can be set up around the house to keep an eye on kids, the babysitter or the family pets. Many times when there are unexplainable situations occurring, families or business owners will set up wireless spy cameras to keep an eye on things and get some explanations.

Wireless spy cameras include the ever popular teddy bear camera surveillance system. You've probably seen these on TV or the movies. These tiny little recording devices are quickly and easily concealed within an object and broadcasts to a television or recording mechanism.

Some of the most popular wireless spy cameras are teddy bear cameras and cameras that have been placed inside of inanimate objects like smoke detectors or shelf clocks. With all of this wireless technology, it's very easy to keep an eye on your belongings and loved ones at all times. If you need to make sure your employees are doing everything above the board, purchase a spy camera and keep an eye on things.

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The latest in security surveillance technology is a DVR camera system. The old style security systems that relay on VCR tapes to record the time and areas under surveillance, need to be changed periodically. The new digital only takes up memory on the hard drive of the computer and can be saved for an indefinite time.

The advances in digital camera technology have advanced rapidly in the last decade. This has made the capabilities of the new DVR camera system almost unlimited. Not only are the lenses changeable to fit any desired detection parameters but also resolution is adjustable.

The lens choices include monofocal or ones with zoom capabilities. The zoom capable lenses can be controlled from the system control board by the operator. There are also manual iris or auto lenses.

These systems have a dual capability of being either hard wired or wireless. The wireless DVR camera system is the easier to install but since the signal is sent over the airwaves, it could be intercepted. The signals are encrypted but in time a good hacker could violate the code and interfere or manipulate the signal. The hard wired DVR camera system is considered more secure. This system takes more time to install and cost more, but when a higher level of security is needed, this is the preferred system.

The digital signal can be transmitted over any distance with the use of an internet hook up. This is advantageous for managers that have to oversee multiple installations. The cameras signals are recording 24/7 and can be viewed the same from anywhere on the planet.

For those that can afford it, they can even watch their home while on vacation. The DVR camera system is the next level of security surveillance for the future of this world.

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Home Security on a Tight Budget
By David Hobbs

Mark Twain is famously quoted as having said, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." Much the same can be said about home security. We think about it, we talk about it but we often do little about it. The most common reason seems to be cost. That's an unfortunate obstacle to implementing home security measures on your property because, frankly, the effort doesn't need to cost you a great deal.

With just a few changes to your habits, your landscape and your home, you and your family can be much safer than you are today. I hope you'll find this article a helpful guide to getting started on the road to better home security without breaking the bank.

Before going into details, remember that your real objective here isn't to turn your property into a fortress. After all, a completely secure home would be little more than a prison to its occupants. What you do want to accomplish is deterrence. Basically, you want a criminal to take a gander at your property and decide there are easier pickings a few houses over. To do that, you simply need to cost a crook time, deny him tools and leave him exposed. Let's talk about time.

A criminal wants to spend no more than 10-15 minutes getting into your home, gathering as many valuables as he can and getting out the door. That's a beginning to end process. Your goal is to slow him down. If the obstacles you put in his way make the length of time required to get in your home too risky relative to the reward, he'll skip your home. So what are some inexpensive obstacles?

Use your deadbolts and security locks. The knob lock on your door is so easy to bypass, it might as well not be there. I can get into my own home in under 15 seconds using a credit card. Imagine how little trouble a professional criminal would have getting into yours. A key lock deadbolt, however, can't be jimmied with a credit card. That means a crook has to invest extra time to actually pick your lock (time consuming), smash in your door (great way to call attention to yourself), find an alternate way in or move on. Get in the habit of always locking your deadbolt at night and when you leave your home. A few extra seconds of your time is hardly as inconvenient as coming home to find your belongings missing and your house ransacked.

Install security locks for your windows. Much like the tab-lock on my door, I can slip open the crescent latches on my windows with a credit card in under 15 seconds. That is, I could do it. I can't anymore because I've replaced them all with security locks. Do this for all ground floor or patio/deck accessible windows. Your criminal may smash in a window pane and simply reach in to flip the lock so window locks requiring keys are the most secure. Providing, of course, you don't get lazy and just leave the key in the lock.

So now we've cost a would-be criminal time. Stage one of our anti-theft triangle is pretty solid. Let's move onto our next deterrent which involves denying him the tools he might use.

Don't give criminals a hand. You'd be surprised how often criminals find themselves daunted by a home's security only to find the perfect tool they need in the owner's own back yard. Don't leave ladders out for your criminals to use. Don't leave tools that can be used as pry-bars on your doors and windows. If you don't have a secure place to store a ladder, at least use a cable lock and lock it to something solid.

Another tool (one for you rather than for the criminals) is a security system. Now, this obviously isn't an inexpensive home security method (the whole point of this article) so let's refine that to - the illusion of a security system. See if you can purchase yard signs and window stickers from a reputable security company. Many will agree to sell you signs without requiring a contract simply because the sign is free advertising for them. You can also purchase a fake security camera on the internet. In conjunction with your yard signs, both of these tools can deter a criminal from even bothering with your property if there are easier pickings available a few houses down.

Many of us have learned a hard lesson after locking ourselves out and have decided to solve the problem by leaving an emergency key "hidden" outside. Criminals know this. The first places they'll look are any hiding places by the front door. That includes above the door, under a welcome mat and flower pots. If you must leave a hidden key outside, leave it as far away from the door as you can and hide it in the most inconspicuous place you can find.

Your neighbors represent another criminal tool; unwittingly, of course. It's common practice for burglars to prep a site by posing as repairmen, salesmen, potential home buyers, anything that might get a neighbor to let his or her guard down. Once suspicion has been allayed, the criminal will milk your neighbor for all kinds of information in an effort to learn about your work schedule, sleep schedule, travel habits and anything else that will give them insight into when you're home and when you're gone. The only real way to protect yourself here is to ensure you and your neighbors are educated. Work together, get to know each other and make a point to protect each other.

The point is to take the time to talk to them and let them know what they need to know such as the fact that, should you ever hire a house sitter, you'll let your neighbors know who to look out for. Likewise should a relative come to visit for an extended period. You want your neighbors to be suspicious should they see somebody wandering around your property without you having advised them in advance they will be there.

This is actually a good chance to move on to exposure and start with a neighborhood watch. As you're already chatting up your neighbors, why not see if there's interest in forming a neighborhood watch? Your local police very likely have a neighborhood watch program and will be happy to educate you on how to get one going. Every time you or your neighbors do your rounds represents a risk of exposure criminals don't want. Just remember that your job is to observe and report. NEVER put yourself in danger by confronting a suspicious person directly.

Another element of exposure is simply lighting. Whether you go with motion activated security lights or just keep up a good habit of having your front, side and back doors well illuminated at night, you'll make your property far less appealing than somebody who likes to keep their property dark. If you're trying to go green and save energy, use an energy efficient bulb. I want to save the environment too, but not at the risk of my family's safety.

Also keep your hedges short and neatly trimmed. Having tall bushes near ground-level windows gives your criminals the perfect hiding place while they work. A cop or pedestrian could walk right by and wouldn't see a thing. Deny them any and all hiding places.

Finally, while we've focused on visual exposure, don't discount sound. Everything from bells on a back gate to a yapping dog can frustrate a crook and have him spending too much time looking over his shoulder for it to be worth his while. But while we're on the topic, the issue of dogs is something that warrants addressing.

All too many of us dog owners are filled with a false sense of security. Yes, a barking dog does a lot to dissuade some criminals. For others, it does nothing. Do NOT depend on your dog to protect your property. That's entirely too much responsibility and places him at risk. You're much better off relying on Fido to alert you to an attempted break in than hoping he'll actually thwart one. But that means applying a bit of common sense. If you let your dog sleep in your bed with you, he's just as unlikely as you to realize somebody is rummaging around downstairs and depriving you of your valuables. Let your pup sleep on the main floor where he'll immediately recognize an attempted intrusion and will bark to alert you.

And that's where I'm going to leave things, folks. There are plenty more low-to-no cost ways you can protect yourself, your family and your property but this is long enough already. Your best bet is to simply put yourself in a criminal's shoes and analyze your home to determine how you'd break in. You know it better than anybody else. If you can implement a strategy that would keep you out, you can feel somewhat confident that you've made any potential criminal's life difficult enough he'll probably move on to greener pastures. Best of luck and stay safe.

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The best way to keep a burglar from picking your home as his next playground is to make your home look unappealing to a thief. Although there is no way to keep out a "professional" thief, there are ways to make them think twice before targeting your home.

Your best line of defense to deter thieves is by having a quality home security system installed. This is sure to keep them away, but if a security system is not within your budget, don't be discouraged as there are many other things you can do to tighten up your home security.

First begin by asking yourself one simple question, "If I was locked out of my house, what would be the easiest way for me to gain entry?" Thinking like a burglar will help put you in the right frame of mind and make securing your house a lot easier.

Outside Your Home

On the outside of your house, there are generally many things you can do to tighten up security. If you don't currently have lights outdoors consider investing in a few motion sensor lights for your yard. These lights will power up on the first detection of movement. They are good for catching unsuspecting thieves in the act. Also, keep your porch light on in the evenings whether you are at home or not. If you have shrubs around your home, thin them out so it is next to impossible for a burglar to hide in your bushes and gain access to your home. Also make sure that your address numbers are clearly visible so the police can find your house in an emergency.

If you have outside unsecured storage sheds or barns you are an excellent target. Burglars can slip in unnoticed and rob you blind without you having any idea until it's too late. In order to tighten security on your outdoor sheds install doors that can hold up to excessive force. Having old weak doors on your shed is just asking for a robbery.

Outside belongings are no exception. They should be kept out of the sight of thieves. This includes bikes, grills, basketball hoops, and anything else you care to keep. If at all possible, each item should be chained or locked to a tree or railing of some kind.

Finally, if you have a spare house key do not leave it under a rock or above the door frame, give it to a trusted neighbor. This is usually the first thing a crook will look for to gain access to your home.

Inside Your Home

There are also several ways for you to protect yourself on the inside of your home.

First make sure that all windows are locked, even the ones you believe to be out of a burglars reach. Basement windows are a popular point of entry for burglars. Each window should be shut and locked. For added security you can wedge a dowel between the frame to keep it from being opened easily.

Animals are also a great thief deterrent. If you don't have a dog, consider getting one. Dogs are man's best friend and biggest protector. Their bark can alert you to an unwanted presence and also scare off would be thieves.

These are just a few of the more general ways to tighten up security around your home. Continue to think like a burglar and find the weak spots around your specific home to keep these thieves from targeting you.

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Criminals are getting better at what they do because of the resources they now have available to them - advanced technology is available to anyone, and internet tutorials provide copious assistance to anyone looking to become a cat burglar. Luckily, the tricks you need to fend them off can be found online, too. They involve beefing up your security system, adding surveillance measures beyond standard door and window alarm contacts - things like wireless home security cameras and PIR motion detectors.

The Meaning of 'Wireless'

Many people get a little overexcited by this term, thinking they can position wireless home security cameras willy-nilly with no regard for power points or transmissibility. The things you need to consider, in technical terms, are:

• Your power points. Are they nearby, or are you going to have to clutter up your house to connect to them?
• Your in-house reception. Do you have trouble using a cellphone or connecting to wireless networks in your home? If so, your wireless home security cameras may have trouble connecting to your PC. This may also be the case if your cameras can't produce a strong enough signal to make it across the house. Check both.

Battery Power

This can be a boon if thieves ever try to rob you by cutting the power. However, they'll only be useful if you've arranged for one of the following:

• Your central console needs to be powered by battery too - a much more expensive proposition than for the cameras. The reason is simple - It's no good having your cameras running if there's no system for them to be routed through, or to record onto.
• You could buy cameras with onboard memory. This normally doesn't last very long, but could be your saving grace in the event of a power cut.

Outdoor security cameras are great because you can quite easily arrange for them to be run off solar power. Just purchase a few solar panels - one should be enough to run your camera and charge its battery for a night of uninterrupted surveillance.

Scalability

Recording the footage from your wireless home security cameras can be a more complicated proposition than first it sounds. If cameras are running around the clock, you'll need the footage to be looped - a week is usually more than sufficient for a home, as you'll notice big break-ins quickly. Now, you could record all this footage onto a central console, but that approach has two big weaknesses:

• Home computer systems don't scale very well - go up to four terabytes and you'll start experiencing problems accessing data.
• That central console can be easily tampered with. You don't want criminals be able to destroy or steal the device with the data incriminating them. You want a tamper-proof solution.

The solution to your problem is online data storage with a storage cluster - ONStor is one good choice, PAR3 another. They'll provide lots of storage space at a relatively cheap rental price.

With the proliferation of webcam technology, wireless surveillance cameras have never been more affordable, and more easily installed by the average consumer. Give it a shot, and you'll find it well worth the effort.

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