Let’s review some practical ways you can keep your home safer this coming Fall in Tucson. It’s never too often to review the basics because the basics are proven to work! Keeping your home or business safe from burglary requires more than simply locking the front door. While no security strategy can completely eliminate the possibility of a break-in, there are many practical steps property owners can take to make their property less attractive to criminals and significantly improve overall security.
For homeowners and businesses throughout Tucson, a combination of smart everyday habits, physical security improvements, and a professionally installed burglar alarm system can provide valuable layers of protection. Here are several practical ways to help protect your property from break-ins.
Make Your Property Look Occupied
Burglars often look for properties that appear empty or unattended. One of the easiest ways to discourage unwanted visitors is to make your home or business look active.
When you are away, consider using timers or smart lighting systems to turn interior and exterior lights on and off at different times. Avoid allowing newspapers, packages, or mail to accumulate outside your home. If you are leaving Tucson for an extended vacation, ask a trusted neighbor, friend, or family member to periodically check the property.
Businesses should also consider lighting parking areas, entryways, loading areas, and other exterior spaces after hours. A well-lit property can make it much more difficult for someone to approach the building without being noticed.
Secure Doors and Windows
Doors and windows are among the most common potential entry points into a property. Regularly inspect exterior doors to make sure locks, hinges, frames, and strike plates are in good condition.
Deadbolt locks can provide additional protection for exterior doors, especially when combined with reinforced door frames. Sliding glass doors should also receive special attention. Adding a secondary locking device, security bar, or pin can make them more difficult to force open.
Windows should be securely locked whenever the property is unattended. Ground-level windows and windows hidden from street view may deserve additional security measures, including window sensors connected to a burglar alarm system.
Install a Burglar Alarm System
A professionally installed burglar alarm system provides an important additional layer of security by detecting unauthorized entry into your property.
Modern alarm systems can protect doors, windows, garages, offices, storage areas, and other vulnerable locations. Depending on the system, motion detectors can also monitor interior spaces for unexpected movement.
For added protection, consider a professionally monitored alarm system. When an alarm is triggered, a monitoring center can receive the signal and follow established procedures for contacting you or requesting assistance.
Alarm systems can also provide peace of mind when you are away from your property. Many modern security systems allow homeowners and business owners to check system status, receive alerts, and arm or disarm their system from a smartphone.
Use Security Cameras Around Key Areas
Security cameras are another valuable tool for protecting your property. Cameras can help monitor entrances, driveways, gates, backyards, parking areas, and other important spaces.
Visible cameras may discourage potential intruders because they increase the likelihood that suspicious activity will be recorded. Cameras can also provide useful information if something does happen on your property.
For Tucson businesses, camera systems can be especially useful for monitoring employee entrances, warehouses, loading docks, parking lots, and customer areas. Ideally, security cameras should complement your burglar alarm system rather than replace it. While cameras allow you to see activity around your property, an alarm system can automatically detect certain types of unauthorized entry.
Get Professional Help
We’ve been helping secure homes and businesses in Tucson for generations. And now we’ve expanded our expertise in the communities throughout the White Mountains. If you want professional help with alarm installation or improvement, Contact Central Alarm today for a completely free assessment and quote. Our technicians can answer any questions you have, and give you flexible options to fit any home size or budget. Don’t leave your safety up to chance – give Central Alarm a call today!
