Friday, June 20, 2014

75% of Burglars Avoid Homes with Monitored Alarm Systems

As a long-standing member of the LLSSA (Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association), Alarm Center Security encourages everyone to read the informative piece, "Reinforce Security at Home by Thinking like a Burglar", that recently appeared on arklamiss.com.

Here is a snippet from the article:
A recent ground-breaking study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte found that of the convicted burglars interviewed, 60 percent indicated that the presence of an alarm system would cause them to seek an alternate target.

Additionally, the Cromwell-Olson-Avary study revealed that if a potential burglar sees a yard sign or window decal from a credible security company outside of a home, around 75 percent would think twice about going through with an attack.

But signs and decals aren't enough to deter a burglar; security systems are the best protection against home burglary.
And also:
To aid them in their security needs, The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association urges homeowners to enlist a security company that is a member of The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association. The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association member companies are experienced professionals and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

To ensure maximum protection, a Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association member company will recommend and install a system that accommodates both the features of the home and the homeowner’s lifestyle.
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Door-to-Door Salesmen - Summer Security Scams

It's summer, and that means time to watch out for door-to-door salesmen attempting to sell you an alarm system. See our informative post from last summer to learn more about these types of scams and how to best protect yourself from them:

Alarm Center Security: Security Sales Scams - Who's Knocking? -
It's time to start being on the lookout for seasonal salesmen, in particular those going door-to-door attempting to sell alarm systems...