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In a perfect world, there is no crime. Alas, we all know that we do not live in a perfect world. Given this fact, it is vital that we take certain steps to fight crime. Adding a security system to your home is one common sense step.

Before discussing security systems, it is important to note that they only work when you are smart. Getting lazy and disabling your system because it beeps annoyingly or leaving windows open because it is hot will defeat the system.

Regardless, security your home is something that can be done from the most mundane of approaches to the most complex. The appropriate choice for your home really depends on the crime in your area and how much you want to spend.

How about starting simple. Our first system is time tested. Yes, the big dog defense. The advantage to having a big dog is they are very protective and bark like mad when sensing intruders. The downside is they have to be fed and can sleep at bad moments.

When is an alarm system not an alarm system, but still effective? When it consists of fake components. You can buy fake cameras and post them in easy to see locations around your home. Criminals will think they are real and avoid the home.

Our next rung up on the security system ladder is the unmonitored system. This has alarms set on all entry points to the home including windows. If these alarms are tripped, a very loud noise results. This tends to send thieves running.

As you might guess, the monitored security system is the next evolution of the security system. This system makes noise and notifies a security company if it is tripped. The security company will then call you and confirm whether there is a problem. If so, they call the police.

Going with the monitored option seems obvious at first glance, but it is expensive and has a weakness. If a thief really wants in, they will just cut the phone lines. No phone lines means no calls to the security company, so be careful.

Security systems do not top off at monitored versions. There are much more secure platforms, but they are very pricey and complex. If infrared sensoring, pressure pads under carpets and so on sound good, they are available for a pretty penny.

Ultimately, only you can decide which system is going to be appropriate for your situation. At a minimum, making sure you have something that makes noise when a person enters the home is advisable.

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