PERIMETER PROTECTION Exterior or perimeter protection devices generally consist of sensing mechanisms attached to doors and windows leading into the home. These devices, which can either be hard-wired or wireless, trigger an audible alarm if a break-in is attempted. At...

Professionally installed security systems have been shown to be one of the most effective means of deterring criminals. Consider the following: A Temple University study found that a home protected by a security system is 2.2 to 3.1 times less...

A very important but often overlooked benefit of a home security system is that it can give you substantial savings on your insurance premiums and tax liability. In fact, it’s not unusual for savings in these areas to largely offset...