The holidays may be a joyous, generous time of year, but according to FBI data it’s also a time when thieves take more. Of the 2,199,125 burglaries that cost $4.6 billion in lost property in 2009 approximately 400,000 happened during November and December. That disproportionate number clearly shows that the holidays are prime time for break-ins.
The best gift you can give yourself this year is improved home and business protection against burglars. The experts at PSS Store have identified the most effective ways to protect your property throughout the holiday season and rest of the year. All of the five devices below will ensure that the gifts stay under the Christmas tree and out of the hands of thieves.
Video Surveillance
Video surveillance is one of the biggest burglary deterrents that can also help to bring intruders to justice should they break in. For optimal holiday home security use a combination of exterior cameras at entryways and interior cameras in the living and master bedroom, two of the first places that burglars ransack. Businesses can use exterior cameras at entries and interior cameras in the lobby and hallways.
Gate Operators
The Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority has noted that cars are prime targets for thieves during the holidays and business parking lots are one of the most frequently hit spots. Securing the perimeter of your home or business ensures that all of your property is better protected, not just what’s inside a building or home.
Reduce liability and the likelihood of break-ins with a gate operator. Today there are many different styles that are suitable for both homes and commercial properties. Barrier arm gates are a popular selection for business entry security while swing gates and slide gates remain popular with both home and business owners.
MyQ Internet Gateway
The more control you have over your security system the more effective it will be. MyQ Internet Gateway allows users to control their gates, lights and other MyQ powered products from anywhere with Internet access. You can use your computer or smartphone to monitor your security systems so there’s never a question of whether you’re protected.
Card Access Systems
Card access controls offer smarter security options, especially for properties that allow access to a lot of people. It’s cheap and easy for someone to make a duplicate key, or to use a key that is lost or stolen. When this is the case everything needs to be rekeyed to ensure the building won’t be accessed by the wrong people. But card access systems eliminate these concerns. The cards cannot be easily replicated, and they can be deleted so there’s no need to reprogram the entire system.
Keypad Access System
Another enhanced system is the keypad access system. Like card access systems they are easy to maintain and update so that whenever changes need to be made you can do so within minutes. The added benefit of keypad access controls is that there is no additional equipment to lose or misplace, and you’ll never be locked out of your own property.
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