Home Security Surveillance Systems- Various Options

In each home security surveillance system, the goal is to make your household a difficult target for criminals. If your home is well protected, chances are the burglar will move on to find an easier mark. There are optional devices you can consider when assembling your own security configuration.

The system should address four basic areas which should complement and work well with the other pieces. These areas include video monitoring, detection of intruders, environmental design and access controls of the mechanical and electronic variety and should entail the following:

* Video Monitoring: Recording and viewing the area may not be an immediate deterrent but it is an excellent way to record events for later analysis. Many people may be familiar with closed circuit television which is an older method of monitoring currently being upgraded by modern technology. If a burglar notices video monitoring devices, this alone may be a viable deterrent.

* Detection of Intruders: Intruders may be detected and stopped in their tracks via cameras and alarm systems. Windows and doors are the sites to place monitoring devices in order to detect unwelcome visitors. Alarm systems are effective for alerting police, neighbors and inhabitants of an intrusion. Motion detectors pick up physical movement such as a burglar or the prying of windows or doors. Rapid response from emergency protective services that are linked to the home would be the goal of this component.

* Environmental Design: These are security measures that are designed into the physical structure of a house, such as locks, deadbolts, blockades, barbed wire, outdoor lighting and signage. These security measures are modern day versions of an ancient castle’s protective moat which surrounded the castle and kept enemies out.

* Electrical and Mechanical Access Controls: Electrical access controls include keypad entry systems which can be mounted in doorways or garage doors. Mechanical access controls include security doors, gates and locking hardware. Modern locks are much more effective than those of yesteryear and are far less likely to be picked or pried open with crowbars or lock bumping techniques. A dead bolt is also a helpful piece of equipment for controlling access to a home.

All of the above components will work well to secure your home or business, as well as the people in it. A bit of planning and a functional home surveillance system will allow you to sleep better at night or relax when you’re out of town.