Going on holiday is always exciting, but the idea of leaving your home unoccupied for a while can be a source of anxiety. After all, a week-long stay in Mykonos creates a large window of opportunity for burglars.
All too often, holidaymakers come home to find that they've been burgled. We've pulled together some top tips to help you secure your home before going on holiday - you'll enjoy your break even more when you're not worrying about break-ins!
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CCTV cameras are a great piece of equipment to own, for the safety of your home or your business. A CCTV camera can act as a very effective crime deterrent as it means you can monitor the activities surrounding your property at all times.
One commonly asked question is 'Can CCTV cameras can record sound, and what does that mean for you as a property owner?'
You'll be pleased to hear that, yes, modern CCTV cameras can record audio. This means that your CCTV system can be the eyes and the ears that watch over your property. Some CCTV cameras come with built-in audio input, while others can be connected to a remote microphone for clearer sound. It really depends on your premises and your security needs. IP CCTV cameras gather audio data from the camera itself so the sound is automatically digitalised, whereas analogue cameras need to have audio input through a digital video recorder. More...
The perfect mark for a burglar is one that fits their primary ideal: High reward, low risk.
The following indicators are things a burglar looks for to let them know that your home falls into that category.
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There are no shortages of different security alarms available on the market today, both for private and commercial premises. The wide selection of different alarms can make it difficult to know which one is the best for you. If you’ve found your way to this blog, you might be wondering whether or not having a home burglar alarm that calls the police is a good option for you. We’re here to go over some of the benefits that come with police alert systems.
There are no shortages of advantages of having monitored systems installed, but we’d like to offer our top three for your consideration.
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