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Some people theorize that gangs are comprised of vandals and that part of their initiation into the gang is to create as much vandalism as possible, usually by spray painting the gang "tag" on private property.

Every year property damage done by gangs who commit vandalism is in the billions of dollars. And it isn't just to private property either. Nothing conveys a worse message than driving into a new city and seeing spray painted walls, fences and buildings with gang logos on them.

Last week we had an incident in our neighborhood where a gang spray painted their "tag" on a dozen homes and cars parked in the driveway. When we went to file a complaint with the police department they politely informed us that unless we had video surveillance or any evidence that we can offer as proof of who did it, there wasn't much they could do.

Unfortunately gangs know this and so do their property damage and vandalism pretty much unmolested because they do their dirty work in the early morning hours when they're less likely to be seen.

So we had an emergency 'neighborhood watch' meeting and decided to collect enough money to install some high-quality security cameras. We had to get permission from the city to mount them on poles that are considered city property, but they were more than willing to allow it. Several homeowners decided that they wanted to have their own security cameras which was fine with the group. The more the merrier.

The only way that these bad dudes get caught is with video surveillance cameras. Law enforcement authorities are quick to tell you that adding video surveillance footage of a crime being committed, such as home burglary or vandalism, greatly improves chances of the bad guys getting caught by as much as 50%.

Because of a lack of finances, many people are becoming desperate to get finances anyway possible, even if it means breaking-in to another person's house. If you are worried about your family's protection against robberies, you do not have worry anymore. Because of the rise of robberies, there was been a rise of security systems that can protect you from burglaries.

If you want to go the traditional route, you can have security systems installed into your house or office. These systems are oftentimes a little box that is tied into a system around your entire property. If you get a system installed, you will be asked to set a number in which you (and your family) can set the alarm when you are in your house or away. You will also be asked to set another number that you can press if somebody comes behind you and tries to break-in. This will trigger a hidden alarm and the police will come to your house or office within a few minutes.

When security systems are installed; your house will feel more protected as you will know that the company is watching your house. However, there are certain times that you may need to contact them. If you going to be away for a few days; you should tell them so they can know that if there is any movement inside, it is not your family or you - this will keep your house safe even while you are on a vacation.

Some neighborhoods also have neighborhood watches set up and some neighborhoods have police that patrol the streets many times a day. These are non-traditional security systems but can definitely help protect you and your family against crime, as well.

It is up to you and your family to figure out which systems are right for you. If you want your entire house to be guarded, choosing a traditional system is probably your best bet. However, if you live in a relatively safe environment and would rather place your hands in neighbor watches and police patrols, you can choose to do that, as well.

You never know when someone is out casing your property and plotting to steal all of the things that you hold dear. You worked hard to get those things, and sometimes other people think that it is okay to take things that don't belong to them. Instead of leaving your property vulnerable, you need to make sure that you have a good security system that can provide the protection you need and provide you with real time data about what is going on at any given time on your property.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that the best way to protect all you own and everyone is by investing in something that is going to increase the protection in and around your property. Before you rush out and start purchasing everything you can, do a little research first to find out what you should add to your home.

You don't have to spend a fortune on equipment just to keep your property safe. Just take some time to find out where the vulnerabilities are on your property and fix them. You may want to hire a consultant to come out and assess your property so that you don't miss anything. They can provide you with additional advice on how to keep things safe and on what types of home security surveillance equipment you should purchase.

Find out what types of equipment are popular. Take a trip to your local home security surveillance store and find out they have in stock. Learn about the different types of equipment and find out what would work best for your needs. There are also companies that provide surveillance services. If you don't feel comfortable with finding your own type of equipment, you should consider using a service that provides everything for you. There are so many different things you can use to protect your home and keep everyone safe. Besides investing in good quality equipment for your property, you are increasing the safety for everyone that leaves there.

It can not only be annoying but also very frightening. Just imagine being awakened in the middle of the night to your alarm system going off. There are a range of emotions that you go through all at once. Is it a false alarm? Is there an actual intruder? Many times before you have even had the chance to get out of bed your Alarm Monitoring Company is calling you to check on the validity of the alarm and at that point you are not even sure one way or the other. If there have been other false alarms you do not want the police sent. They are busy enough with actual crimes but there are also stiff fines associated with false police dispatches.

There are a number of issues that can cause a false alarm and it can be difficult (and expensive) to find the cause. Not to mention the annoyance of being woke up in the middle of the night. No matter what the reason the cause of the false alarms must be found and corrected.

Your alarm system batteries being low can cause a false alarm. Typically a low or faulty battery will cause a trouble on your alarm panel. This is often ignored due to lack of time to get it fixed or not understanding what the alarm indication means. Your alarm system battery is meant to last 1 year. The manufacturer guarantees it for the 1 year period. I have seen them last much longer but they should be replaced every year. If you do not want to replace them every year then you should at a minimum test them every year for proper operation.

Faulty Alarm Contacts

Wired alarm contacts are comprised of two separate items to work properly. There is the switch and the magnet. When your door or window is closed the switch and the magnet are lined up in close proximity to each other. This causes the alarm circuit to be closed. When your alarm is armed and the circuit is broken then the alarm will sound. That is the typical way that they work. These contacts can become loose and if they become too far out of alignment then the alarm can sound without the door or window being opened. The magnets can become weak over time and fail to keep the switch closed. The switch can also fail to operate over time. These should be closely looked at by yourself or call a technician out to have your system checked.