Home security systems help protect your valuables, deter burglars, increase property value, and often lower your insurance rates. They also contribute to the safety of your community so that you and your fellow residents can live comfortably instead of feeling scared or anxious.

If you’re unsure of whether to invest in a security system, then consider the following points:

• Reduces Neighborhood Crime: According to a 2009 study from Rutgers University, neighborhood crime decreases as the number of residential security systems increases. Alarm systems deter burglars from your home, as well as the surrounding residences. If one home has an alarm system, burglars often assume others on the block do as well. This contributes to a decrease in area crime and subsequently promotes a safer community, especially if the number of home monitoring systems continues to grow. 
• Helps Police Solve Crimes Faster: Residential security systems are also used to help police. These systems are often equipped with cameras that take pictures whenever movement is detected, such as a burglar attempting to break into your home. This helps police catch the criminal as it provides information about the burglar’s gender, weight, and height.
• Encourages Neighborhood Watch Formation:  Community members dedicated to maintaining safe neighborhoods may go beyond individual security systems and contribute to surveillance camera installations in the area or form a neighborhood watch. A community featuring surveillance cameras, security systems, and neighborhood watch signs are much less likely to deal with burglaries and similar problems.

Work with the experienced team at Alert Alarm to design the perfect home security system. The company has installed high-quality systems throughout the Lake and Porter County, Indiana, areas for both residential and commercial customers. Call (219) 738-2201 to discuss your security needs, or visit the website for more information.