Home security systems used to be largely reserved for the well-to-do and this made sense when the systems were very expensive and they were installed to protect even more expensive possessions.
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In order to avoid being a data point in the FBI’s burglary statistics, there are things you can do to secure your home if you’ll try to think as the professional burglar does.
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On average, according to the FBI, a burglary is committed somewhere. There are a wide range of steps a homeowner can take to avoid being the victim of a home burglary.
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Installing a home security system may involve not only buying equipment but also contracting with a monitoring company who will respond quickly when an alarm is triggered. Your equipment is only as good as the company monitoring it. 
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The PC and Internet revolution has had a major impact on home automation security systems. A combination of software and hardware can provide video surveillance cameras with intelligent tracking.
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Probably the most controversial aspect of home security is the debate as to whether or not homeowners should carry or have a gun at home. There are valid points on either side of the debate and the best answer may take some time to be determined. 
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The two most common entry points for burglars are windows and doors and fortifying them can start with near-zero cost, then grow from there as your needs and budget allows.
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Burglars want to avoid detection not only as they’re committing their crime but also by not leaving any visible traces of themselves afterward. A video surveillance system can help thwart both their goals.
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Many valuable items kept in your home are small enough to conveniently place in a safe, and, while it’s less common to store documents there, now that computers have taken over the job, you may have a hand-signed will or old family photos you want to protect.
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Dogs have been used to provide security for thousands of years. Chinese palaces were protected by dogs and Greek myths have Cerebus guarding the gates of Hades.
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