The Hard Facts on Home Security
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
(0 Comments)
Posted by: ESA Communications
For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
ESA Media
Contacts
Shannon Murphy
Vice President,
Sales &
Marketing
Phone: (888) 447-1689
ext. 6835
E-mail: shannon
[email protected]
Jaclyn Sion
Marketing Manager
Phone: (888) 447-1689
ext. 6818
E-mail: jaclyn.sio
[email protected]
The Hard Facts on Home
Security
ESA Offers Homeowners
Home Safety Tips
Irving, Texas (March 16, 2016) —
The facts are inescapable that according to the
FBI the United States leads the world in the
occurrence of burglaries with four burglaries
occurring every minute; that’s one burglary
every 15 seconds. As startling as that
statistic may be, there’s no reason to give in
to fear; the members of the Electronic Security
Association (ESA) have the best methods and
technologies available to counter each problem
posed and increase the safety of your home.
Around 60 percent of
burglars used forcible entry to gain access to
a home, with 30 percent entering the home
through an unlocked door or window according to
statistics from the FBI’s website. Be sure to
lock every door, every time whether you are
home or not. Many electronic security systems
include access control solutions that can tell
you when a door is ajar, as well as electronic
locks that can be operated remotely via a
smartphone app.
According to the FBI, about
33 percent of intruders enter a home through
the front door. While you don’t want to forget
the other potential entryways in your home
(windows, back doors, garages), burglars will
almost always attempt your front door first. Be
sure to fortify your front door with a strong
lock, potentially one with an electronic lock
that can be monitored and operated remotely. A
camera mounted at eye level pointed toward the
front door could also identify potential
intruders, if they were to gain entry.
A study conducted by the
University of North Carolina found that most
burglars try to determine if a home has a
security system before breaking in. That same
study said that they would deliberately avoid
homes if they knew it had a security system,
and would immediately flee if those systems
sounded an audible alarm. Be sure to advertise
your security system in readily-visible spots
in both your front and back yards. Make sure
your system also comes with an audible alarm as
well.
25 percent of burglars reported
cutting telephone or alarm wires before they
broke into the home, in an effort to foil alarm
systems. An ESA member company can design and
install a wireless system that operates using
cellular signals, which eliminates the risk of
disabling a system by cutting wires.
According to the FBI, the
average dollar loss per burglary in the U.S. is
$2,185. That amount far exceeds the typical
cost of a basic security system, and doesn’t
include the mental and emotional costs a
break-in inflicts on your family’s peace of
mind. The financial reparative process through
the justice system can take an inordinately
long time and may not pay for everything.
Coupled with the costs incurred in the criminal
justice system, a typical home invasion costs
approximately $20,000. An electronic home
security system can not only save you the
emotional and monetary costs of a burglary, but
it may help you gain home insurance discounts
as well.
The FBI data shows that
burglaries are notoriously hard to solve; only
13 percent of burglaries are cleared by police
investigators. The recovery of stolen property
is even rarer. The best way to avoid being part
of these statistics is to protect your home
with a security system from an ESA member
company that can be found by visiting Alarm.org.
Â
ABOUT ALARM.ORG
You can’t replace the
feeling of security. Alarm.org is an online
resource for consumers interested in electronic
security. Here you’ll find everything you need
to know about choosing, installing and
operating an electronic security system. You
will also find security facts, news and tips
that are relevant and important to you.
Alarm.org is powered by the Electronic
Security Association (ESA). ESA is the
largest professional trade association in the
U.S. that represents the electronic life
safety, security and integrated systems
industry. ESA is made up of a select group of
trusted security companies.
You are receiving this press
release as a courtesy of the Electronic
Security Association (ESA). If you don’t want
to receive future communications, please follow
the instructions at the bottom of this email.
If you prefer to receive information in a
different format, or as an attachment, or if
you need additional information, please contact
the Communi
cations Department.
Electronic
Security Association
6333 N. State Highway
161, Suite 350 • Irving, TX 75038
Toll Free (888) 447-
1689 • Local (972) 807-6800 • Fax (972) 807-
6883
All content 2016 © Electronic
Security Association, Inc.