Signs Better Security Is Needed
Most homes nowadays have a security system. It may be a very basic one that uses just locks and keys, or a more complex one that uses CCTV cameras and keyless entry systems. In any case, the security system is your number one line of defense against intruders, home invaders, trespassers, thieves, and burglars. According to various statistics, there is a burglary every 18 seconds in the United States. Do you want to fall victim to this type of crime? Probably not, and this is exactly why you want to beef up your security system. It is not as costly as you think. In fact, the extra security is worth every penny you invest in improving your residential or commercial security. Statistics show that the average value of property stolen by larceny-theft in the US is more than a thousand dollars. Your beefed up security system will protect you from this loss, if you think about it.
The Security System: Why Is It Important?
The security system is very important for both residential and commercial property owners. If you are a homeowner, you probably know that the security system is what is keeping dangerous criminals away from your family and from your valuable possessions. What would happen if an intruder broke into your home and got a hold of your firearm and then used it to commit a crime elsewhere? You could be charged with criminal negligence and end up behind bars. What if they stole your belongings?
If you are a commercial property owner, you should know that a better security system is very important for a number of reasons. For example, you will sleep easy at night knowing that your business is very difficult – or almost impossible – to break into. Shoplifting incidents should also be decreased substantially. Of course, your staff and your customers will be safer in your establishment as well. And let’s not forget that a good security system that is working properly can minimize the evacuation time in case there is an emergency (like a fire). There have been many cases in which the security system was old and some doors did not open in time to allow people to flee a burning building without trampling one another. Don’t take this risk!