subject: Utility Items In Security Systems Of Varying Degrees [print this page] Crime and violence have dramatically increased in recent years that some households feel prompted to install security devices for protection. Window grills and spiked fences are common in Mediterranean Revival, Spanish Colonial, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Modern homes have similar features. Some homeowners also employ security guards or vicious guard dogs like Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers, or German shepherds for added home security.
Some households, including condominium units, require authentication before access. This means that only people who registered into the system can access the building or room. Authenticated access is done with electronic locks. These usually involve fingerprint or iris scans or use swipe cards. The former method is useful for families who tend to lose or misplace keys. Some electronic locks may still be opened with traditional keys, but are normally reserved for close friends or relatives who regularly visit.
Some households apply security lighting to their homes, while others install floodlights so the accompanying security cameras can see any changes. However, studies show that these actually defeat anti-theft purposes because the lights enable intruders to see what they are doing. In fact, turning off lights can reduce unlawful entry by half.
This is why some households use thermal or motion-detection lights. Such lights only turn on when they "sense" movement or abrupt temperature changes. Accompanied with security cameras Long Island homes have, motion-sensing lights let homeowners see who (or what) may be within their house's territory. These lights and cameras are best installed at the front gate, above the front door and back door and perhaps in at least one room where valuables are kept.
Covert cameras which can be disguised as unsuspicious items like clocks or books are usually placed in vulnerable areas like bedrooms. The security cameras Long Island residences and businesses have are normally part of an entire IT security network. A common example is a closed-circuit television (CCTV) unit, which uses security cameras to transmit information to a computer network where a security guard can be notified of suspicious activity.
Some services also connect security cameras to a computer or smartphone, which can notify the homeowner when needed. These services include normally include alarm systems. Some alarm systems Long Island companies provide can detect burglary and similar activities as well as smoke and carbon monoxide detection capabilities. This gives the homeowner peace of mind, knowing that the entire family is safe from any criminal activity.
