Home Security Alarms

• A home security alarm will sound as soon as a violation of your home's safety is detected. You can purchase an alarm and install it yourself, or you can hire a company and pay it a monthly fee to install and maintain an alarm system for you. When you use the services of a home security company, you have access to more security features. When an alarm sounds, authorities are notified immediately and will come out to your home. Also, home security companies have alarms that detect both smoke and carbon monoxide.
  
  

Video Surveillance

• Video surveillance cameras monitor your property and deter criminals from breaking into your home. They are often visible to criminals, and many will leave the property if they see a camera on the premises. You may also choose to install invisible cameras. The invisible cameras will continue to operate if the visible cameras are disabled. Video surveillance allows you to see the activity that occurs outside of your home, whether you are inside the home or away.
  
  

Guard Dogs

• Dogs are intelligent creatures that are highly aware of their environments. Dogs are instinctively protective and territorial, but there are certain breeds that will make you feel more secure in your home. German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers and Rottweilers fall into that category. These dog breeds are intelligent and strong, and are often chosen as guard dogs. Most law enforcement agencies use German shepherds because of their heightened intelligence, natural protective skills and loyalty. Rottweilers and Doberman Pinschers are aggressive and are likely to deter predators with criminal intentions.
  
  

Motion Lights and Sensors

• Sensors are used to detect excessive heat, smoke, carbon monoxide, breaking glass and people. When motion lights detect the motion of a person or large object, they turn on. Motion lights are normally very bright and may cause criminals to leave once they activate. Sensors sound an alarm as soon as a particular window or door opens or breaks. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors also sound alarms when they detect fumes.