Burglar Deterrent

There are many burglar deterrents that a homeowner can take advantage of and in today’s society doing so is practically a necessity. From a home alarm system to a fake TV device, burglar deterrents can range in price. But no matter the cost or type, the main purpose of a burglar deterrent is to prevent theft from happening to you - and that’s a wise investment.

First, let’s take a look at home alarm systems. There are wireless and wired alarm systems. Typically a home alarm kit will include a control panel, alarm/siren, window and door sensors, plus at least one motion detector. Depending on the type of home alarm system, the price can range from just under a $100 to hundreds of dollars. In recent years, technology of such systems has allowed for lower prices. In addition, some home alarm systems can incorporate home automation, smoke detectors, freeze alerts, and glass break detectors.

Second, you can protect the parameter of your home with a driveway alarm or an automatic driveway gate. An automatic driveway gate is a form of access control which allows only those with a user code to pass through and gain entry. While an automatic driveway gate can be pricey, a driveway alarm can be very economical. Driveway alarms can range in price from around $60 to $250. Most driveway alarms consist of a wireless sensor/transmitter and a receiver. The sensor is designed to detect vehicles or people passing by and will send a signal to the receiver unit which will then beep or announce that someone or something is coming near. You can use a driveway alarm not only for your driveway, but for business entrances, garages, barns, and other areas.

Third, incorporating some type of a surveillance system into your home security outfit does not have to be outrageously priced. Sure, there are multi camera systems with monitors and DVRs that can cost thousands of dollars, but there are also video intercom systems and single camera surveillance systems to work with. Such devices can be installed at or near one of the more vulnerable areas in or around your home.

Other burglar deterrents include window security bars and window security film. Window bars can offer a physical and visual deterrent to burglary by making it hard for a thief to enter through a window or by intimidating him all together. However, window bars, as you can imagine, are often ugly to look at and at times can pose a fire escape risk. On the other hand, window security films are hard to detect and should not prevent one from opening up a window to escape. Such window films are designed to hold glass in place upon impact from intruders, as well as from storms or earthquakes.

Other burglar deterrent devices worth looking into are fake TVs, dummy cameras, and of course, deadbolt door locks. (For best protection, you should use deadbolt door locks on all doors leading to an outside area.) Burglar deterrents should serve as road blocks for a would-be burglar. That’s because burglars are looking for an easy and quick hit. They won’t want to work hard for their money by out-thinking the roadblocks that you place before them.