subject: Home Security-lessons From Convenience Stores [print this page] For years convenience stores had a reputation of being one of the most dangerous places to work. Why? Because it seemed like at least once a week they would get robbed. Sometimes even an armed robbery. But things have changed recently.
There isn't a convenience store in the country today anywhere with a chain or independently owned that doesn't have at least one or more security cameras. Plus, they may have some undercover security guards working too.
Security cameras provide video proof of a burglary, robbery or armed robbery. You see them on the the nightly news on a pretty regular basis. The bad guys getting caught. Video cameras and surveillance cameras are single handedly responsible for the decline in crime at convenience stores around the country.
Is there a lesson here for homeowners? I believe there is. If security cameras are so effective at reducing crime in convenience stores why can't homeowners use security cameras to reduce the risk of burglary or home invasions at their home? The only thing that may have prevented them in the past was the cost of such security cameras.
Nowadays you can get a good security camera for about $100. For less than $500 you can get a four channel, indoor/outdoor, day/night color USB DVR system. This system is easy to use and easy to install with everything you need including brackets and wiring. Install the cameras hook them up to the USB DVR and then hook the USB DVR to your computer. Simple as can be.
For the same reason that crooks don't want to be seen on security cameras at a convenience store, when they see a security camera at your home they will think twice about messing with your home.
When are you getting one?
A security camera can be an even better deterrent than a burglar alarm or a security guard. A camera can be used to identify the bad guys catching them red handed indoors or outdoors.
Security cameras used to be a luxury for homes and businesses. Now they have become a necessity. Insurance companies will give you a discount if you have a good security camera system for your building too. No matter what type of building you own you need a security camera for it.
Can you use a security camera for home, office or business? You actually can't afford to not have one! They send a message to outsiders and employees and customers-'we are watching so don't mess with us.'
