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According to crime statistics, a burglary is recorded in Austria approximately every 2 minutes. That is about 250,000 robberies per year. Burglars and thieves are not choosy. Single-family houses are just as vulnerable as flats in apartment buildings. More than 35 percent of all burglaries now even take place during the day. The risk is particularly high in properties where no one is present during the day or at weekends. If someone is there, violent attacks are not uncommon, according to the police, and such a situation is a great shock for those affected. The loss of personal belongings that the thieves then take is often even worse than the material damage. These are things that cannot be replaced. Anxiety and sleep disturbances can then be the result of such experiences. Conclusion: You no longer feel comfortable within your own four walls. You may even need medical help or medication to get over it. To prevent this from happening in the first place, we at Bamberger Immobilien have done some research for you on the subject of investing in security technology and have found out how you can protect yourself against burglary. And this is how you secure yourself properly:
Installation of an alarm system
The installation of an alarm system already has a deterrent effect due to its visibility and, according to police information, already reduces the burglary rate by 85 percent. Even a silent alarm system that is also visible, for example a camera, already deters the first burglars. Many other alarm options are anything but silent. The shrill sounds alone are psychologically very effective and drive the perpetrators to hurry and make mistakes. They hardly have time to cover their tracks and you are quickly noticed. This means that help can be provided more quickly and the worst can be prevented. In addition, you ensure safety with a switch setting. It is used for extreme arming in case of absence. External arming is only possible when the system is ready for operation.
Further security options
Another security option is the use of control panels and indicators, which enable the status display of the system, internal arming in case of presence, deactivation of detectors, as well as acknowledgement and resetting of alarms.
Detectors are used to monitor the objects to be protected. A distinction is made between main external monitoring (monitoring of windows and doors). In addition, hold-up detectors and technical detectors can be used.
In the event of an alarm, alarm devices notify an assisting agency, police or security company, or local, or optical and acoustic signalling devices.
The alarm system can also be connected to the building services and used as a fire, smoke, gas and water detector. A system is also able to report any damage to equipment.
Costs of an alarm system
How expensive a secure feeling is, the costs differ depending on the range of functions. When comparing prices, it is important to check whether it is really the same alarm system that is offered at a lower price elsewhere, or whether it is a variant that is not of the same quality and has only been copied. In general, a combination of security technology and mechanics is considered to be of particularly high quality.
If you have not yet properly protected your home, perhaps the upcoming holiday season and holiday time is a given to take important precautions now. One that serves the security of your property even in your absence.
If, in the worst case scenario, a burglary does occur within your four walls, or you are even present and come into contact with a criminal, please remain calm. Do not under any circumstances try to confront the stranger in order to avoid a violent attack, according to the experts’ advice. So if a burglar is found, it is advisable to lock yourself in a room and not make yourself known. Rather, alert the police to apprehend the burglar, because the most important thing is that no one gets hurt. Please remember: A basic system can often be installed in a few hours and can make your personal belongings, but above all your life, safer.
Sources: ABI Safety Systems