Lighting

Good Lighting can deter a thief. Some exterior lights have an infra-red sensor that switches the light on for a few moments when it detects something in its range. Sensors can be bought separately to convert an existing outdoor light into a security one. The Brighter the better. Remember not to dazzle motor cars etc. on a main road.

Most burglaries happen when a house or flat is empty, so:

Use time switches to turn on lights, radios and other appliances when your out.

Don't tempt the thief, keep all valuable items out of site.

Don't advertise your absence when you on holiday, or even when out at work or shopping. Most burglars will only tackle an empty house.

If you can, get a friend or neighbor to look after your home when you are away, by collecting your post, drawing your curtains at night and generally making the place looked lived in. Be prepared to do the same for them.

Visible burglar alarms makes burglars think twice. If you were to put yourself in the position of the burglar could you afford to take the chance that someone walking their dog in the middle of the night will hear the alarm and spot you, probably not, Burglar alarms work !

If you are planing to have an alarm installed by a professional company always get a few quotes and make sure they are listed with Nacoss or the SSAIB in the UK. This will ensure that they carry the proper insurance to cover you in the event that the system was to fail to perform. Your local crime prevention officer may have a list of approved installers in your area. We are listed with Dyfed Powys Police and the SSAIB. Be a bit careful with radio systems as some of the old type may pick up stray signals form taxies and radio ham enthusiasts. If you plan to fit the system for yourself make sure it complies to BS 6707 and a professional system to BS 4737. Central monitoring stations have been set up in the country to assist the call of alarms to the police. They used to be connected straight through the 999 service but that has been stooped for a good 10 years or more. Normally a small charge is made for this service. Your local alarm company can assist you in offering this service.

Make sure that the alarm is fitted correctly if you have any problems with you alarm feel free to mail us with a query if you have one with over 15 years of fitting systems we should be able to help. Remember false alarms limits the response of your alarm, get it serviced at least once a year.

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