Will an Alarm Stop an Active Burglary?
Can an alarm stop a burglary in the act? The truest answer is a short yes, but that also depends on the type of alarm. The truth is that alarms do work. In fact, more than 75% of homes that have never been victims of burglary have alarm systems. On the other hand, more than 66% of the victim's houses have no alarms fitted. Here are some reasons why intrusion security works. The Visual Deterrent Just having an alarm on your property can serve as a deterrent to some, but not all, burglars. This is why you need to ensure that the alarm is in a visible place. According to statistics obtained from interviewing convicted burglars, 60% were deterred by seeing an alarm system. Most burglars agreed that they would not enter the property if they saw it visibly fitted with alarms. This was backed up by another study done by Dr. Joseph...