Every homeowner wants to work hard to keep their home, family, and possessions safe. Many homeowners believe that a security door that includes a lock and deadbolt will be enough to keep their home safe. However, what they fail to realize is that should a burglar get past the security door, there is nothing left to alert you to the criminal activity. A home security system will not only help deter criminal activity, but also alert you to any activity that might occur.
If you aren’t sure about choosing a home security system, consider these interesting facts available from Super Circuits:
- A burglary will occur within the United States every 14 seconds.
- A burglar can spend up to 12 minutes within your home once they have gained access inside.
- Break-ins to residential homes typically take place between 10 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon.
If those statistics aren’t startling enough to change your mind, consider these numbers on criminal entrances to gain access to your home:
- 34% use the front door
- 23% use the first floor window
- 22% use the back door
- 9% use the garage
- 6% use storage areas
- 4% use the basement
- 2% use the second floor
Still not convinced? Consider a study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University. They found over a 5 year period that there was a direct link between a decrease in burglaries in a home and the use of a security system. It has also been found that a residential property is up to 60% less likely to be a victim of a crime while a home security system is installed when compared to those that lack the system. It is also important to keep in mind that a home security system can be your first form of defense should a break-in occur. Once the alarm has been triggered, law enforcement can be alerted and dispatched right away.
Integrated Technologies Group has been providing the residents of Maryland with quality home security systems for over a decade. Along with offering a home security system for your Maryland home, we also offer home theater services, home automation services, and central vacuum services. Integrated Technologies Group now provides the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia with home security systems.
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