| Home invasion and theft are at an all time high in these | | | | operator who will come on the keypad line when the |
| difficult economic times. As a result many people have | | | | alarm goes off. The operator will determine if there is |
| turned to home security systems for protection. There | | | | a problem and contact the police or emergency |
| are many different brands on the market today so | | | | personnel to have someone at the home in a very |
| one has a wide choice depending on the kind of | | | | short period of time. |
| protection desired. | | | | There are hardwire and wireless systems. The |
| These systems are complex in nature but simple to | | | | hardwire systems have a wire that can be cut by an |
| operate once they are installed. There are models | | | | intruder which makes the alarm inoperable. The |
| which require an expert in the field to do the installation | | | | wireless cannot be tampered with and is the most |
| and there are also ones that can be installed by a | | | | popular. In addition to a keyboard which is attached to |
| homeowner. One must weigh the pros and cons of | | | | a wall one can have a remote control to arm or |
| each before making a decision of which way to go. | | | | disarm the system when going in and out. A monitor to |
| Security alert pads are placed on all windows and | | | | wear around the neck is also available for |
| doors which might allow an intruder easy entrance. | | | | emergencies and will summon aid. |
| Often, points of entry that are not visible to neighbors | | | | Each keypad, which is installed on a wall has codes for |
| or from the street are the ones most often used by | | | | different things. They can unlock one door while |
| an intruder. Having these areas covered with a | | | | leaving the others secured if, for example, the |
| warning system provides a peace of mind to the | | | | homeowner wishes to work in the back yard while |
| homeowner. | | | | leaving the other doors on an alarm. These codes are |
| In return, for a monthly fee, a security alarm company | | | | very simple to operate and the homeowner is given |
| will provide 24/7 service to the home. This includes an | | | | easy instructions concerning their use. |