Now you get it – our mission is to smartly prevent the intrusion happening in the first place. Sentry enabled Security System is meant to address all such scenarios effectively. They need more active deterrence in real time before the intrusion actually happens. This is because those that have a real security system do not turn on for real-time monitoring. Some that have camera systems at their home are still victimized by criminals that believe nobody is paying attention, since most homeowners turn off alerts due to all the false alerts in the past. This delay is known to criminals and only rushes them to finish what they came in to do. Once they do not reach anyone, they either call the property owner at another number or call the Police. If the code is not put in, the alarm company is notified and they typically call the residence to make sure it is not a false alarm. This is because the alarm typically has a waiting period to activate, in case it is the home owner that needs to put in the alarm deactivation code. They don’t hesitate entering a house even if it has a real security system, let alone just the sign. ![]() If real security systems don’t work well, some may feel compelled to embrace a smart move such as posting a “Protected by XYZ” sign outside is adequate, without actually installing a security system. We will discuss in a future blog how a Sentry enabled Security System can address all such scenarios effectively. ![]() So, you see how the common security cameras are not effective for handling real time responses – to summon the police to the crime scene, to apprehend the burglars, or to retrieve stolen goods. After burglary though, insurance premiums may go up if there are frequent break-ins at a house, signifying their higher risk level. Insurance may not feel worthy to go after small burglars, as they budget some claims amounts as part of their business expenses. However, only when the claim amount exceeds the deductible, will insurance pay the claim. Well, how about security cameras helping in insurance claims? Possibly yes. Police rapid response at such time may not be useful unless ones’ life is presently in danger. And the thief very likely would have gone away with the loot already. It typically takes a great deal of Police resources to respond to a case where a few hundred dollars of belongings are stolen. After burglary, one may have to sift through hours of recording to find the right video snippet with a picture of the burglar, and report to the police. This disables the owners’ ability to respond to intrusions in near real time. Generally, people turnoff such real time alerts and rely on stored recordings. Common cameras are activated by motion, which ends up irritating the recipients through receiving hundreds of false alerts. So, one obvious answer is to have cameras everywhere to monitor your property and loved ones. They want to get in and get out with their loot as easily and as quickly as possible. ![]() Is a common Security Camera effective for home protection?Ĭriminals don’t want to get detected or even worse, caught in the act. ![]() A good home protection security system should address/respond to all these scenarios appropriately, in a very timely manner. They may find out if someone elderly or vulnerable is at home who cannot respond to intrusions. They may also check to see if anyone is at home by soliciting at the door through various excuses, or come to the home portraying a legitimate company. For instance, they may observe the occupants’ daily schedules of being out at work during day, or monitor them going on trips/vacations during weekends and holidays. Beyond obvious situations (a nice home and nice car(s) in an area with a high crime rate, lack of following common-sense protection practices), thieves are sophisticated in how they target homes, and when to intrude. One needs to understand how thieves’ minds work. What can we do beyond that? Is it effective to fortify our home even when our neighborhood is vulnerable? Can excessive home protection make it cumbersome for the occupants to get in and out of the house? Does the Security Camera System adequately address home protection? We saw how following the common-sense practices provides some deterrence from home intrusion. So, you took care of the common-sense considerations (see my previous blog) in protecting your home.
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