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Understanding Wireless Alarm Systems

In the security industry there is trend of misusing the word 'wireless'. I want to try and clarify some of the misuse. The term wireless security system is currently being used to describe an expertly installed system with wireless contacts, a wireless phone communication device, and a do-it-yourself security system. There is a huge difference in the three.

Investment Trends For Home Security

According to Park Associates, leaders in research and analysis in digital living technologies, the residential burglar alarm and monitoring market is on track to increase 9 percent in 2010, and 27 percent over the next three years. This is a positive projection for the multi-billion dollar industry that took a hard hit from the economic downturn.

High Crime Rates Affecting Modern Families

According to the FBI, a home is burglarized in the United States almost every 16 seconds. A burglary is a non-confrontational property crime that takes place when no one is home. A burglary is usually committed by a male under the age of 25 searching for small items that can be easily turned into cash. Burglars usually prefer entering through open windows or doors, and about 70% of the time will use force to get into your house. July and August are the busiest months for burglars. Burglars case neighborhoods looking for homes that will appear to be easy targets. There are simple steps you can take to prevent your home from being targeted by a burglar.