Residential security systems are becoming an essential element of your property home improvement. There once was a time where such systems were considered an extravagance, only meant for the rich and famous. It was a suggestion of your wealth and all important people in residence had to have one. Today, things are so much different. Such security systems are not only cheaper but far more technologically advanced than before. But the main difference today is that you need to have some sort of residential security system to protect you, your family, home and possessions. In today's climate of uncertain economic downturn a surprising number of people are having to turn to crime in order to provide a meal on the table. You have a right to protect …show more content…
It is foolish to wait until you are burgled to install an alarm system. When you are broken into you will have a lot to deal with such as changing the locks, contacting the police and insurance company etc. Also, have you got an up to date inventory of your possessions? Let alone all the stress, anxiety and trauma that such an event creates. Don't be a victim and take action now. So what actually is a residential security system? It consists of a main control panel, a bell box and several alarm sensor monitoring devices. The system is armed and disarmed via the control panel - either by entering a code or by a wireless keyfob. The door sensors are fitted to at least all external doors. The main entry/exit door will have a delay before triggering the alarm so that you have time to enter/exit the property to arm/disarm the system. Other door sensors will trigger the alarm immediately. The other main type of sensor is the PIR motion detector sensor. This will detect a change in temperature that passes across the sensor. Again, these can be configured to provide a delay before triggering or can be immediate. Some types of PIR can provide a "pet alley" so they do not trigger when pets come into the vicinity of the sensor. Other types of alarm sensor are window shock sensors, fire detection and carbon monoxide
Every type of building, from a high tech research lab, to a grocery store and even private residences can gain a physical security advantage utilizing CCTV video surveillance to guard against theft and break-ins. CCTV is a great tool for the security professional. It records everything on hours of tape. All that transpires be it; a routine day, a theft or robbery, arguments between employees, irate customers etc. But with all types of CCTV systems on the market one must choose what best fits their needs. As noted by Baker & Benny (2013) “ when considering the design and selection of a video surveillance system, the physical security designer, user, or integrator needs to consider the individual needs of each use case and market with which he or she is working” (p. 123). As in the case of Stew Leonard’s Grocery store, their CCTV’s systems includes 500 cameras! That is a lot of video to review for theft investigations. In the situation concerning the monitoring of the Innsbrook Resort residential properties, the security firm wanted to reduce the amount of false alarms that were occurring and the associated time wasted responding to them (Purvis, 2012, para. 12). In both cases, the clients
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Since the Bill of Rights was ratified, there has been constant change in the world and therefore all the amendments have been tested and questioned. Many people in the past and in modern day, say that “a man 's house is his castle” and therefore that man has the right to protect his house and effects. That protection goes for anyone that wants to inflict harm in the person or property. It also extends to law enforcement and the government, not allowing them to conduct unreasonable searches and seizures.
there are certain rights we do not have, so that our lives are kept safe. The
This assignment looks at the importance of safeguarding and how practitioners and agencies should be involved to help prevent any risks when dealing with a vulnerable adult. The case study is about a 22 year old vulnerable adult called Andrew who has been diagnosed with autism. According to (Autism.org.uk, 2017) Autism is a complex developmental disability that usually affects children during early childhood. It is a condition that can affect communication, behavior, social interactions and how people experience and interact in the general word around them.
The law gives the people the right to their homes and private property. Before this was put into place British soldiers occupied homes, barns, or and place they saw fit. The people were in a form of constant martial law. It also gives the people some power over the military, being one of the most important barriers for government over authority and civilian authority(Amendment III). With the very recent militarization of police it should be still be important to the American people. As people should know when their rights are being taken away and they do not have to house any police or soldier that comes to the
Now you are going to take a look at the preventive behaviours of victimized and not victimized groups. It is obvious that in many cases the lack of protective measurements contributed somewhat to victimization. If you make a comparison between the two groups, you can see that at the time of the crime burglary victims had fewer household security measurements than not victimized. (Weinstein, 1989) As you can see there is no guarantee when or who is going to be victimized. Many will think that burglary victims’ experience does not deserve to be examined, but they are wrong. The main reason is that households are something sacred, where a family stores its memories, documents and everything else that no one different from family member deserves to see. This mean that these victims do not deserve invaded homes.
When George Orwell wrote his acclaimed novel “Nineteen Eighty Four” in 1949, even he would be surprised at how things he wrote then would become part of society 60 years on. Results of the “Big Brother” effect which he predicted in his novel are now to be seen frequently in our daily newspapers. With the crime rate in Ireland, particularly the alarming increase in burglaries, home-owners are becoming more and more worried. Thousands of people are investing in high-tech security systems to protect their houses from being burgled. With S.S.I.A.’s still maturing at the moment, electronic gates, high fences, motion sensors and C.C.T.V. cameras in particular are popping up in communities around the country. These systems are installed to deter thieves from entering people’s homes but home-owners don’t seem to realise that by having such high security, they are literally telling people that they have something to protect. Apart from this, these systems also have side effects on the people who have them installed. Gone is the feeling of neighbourliness and community that rural Ireland boasted about for so many years. With the increasing number of ribbon developments in rural areas, things are getting to a stage where people have never even met their neighbours. Sturdy doors and strong gates may keep unwanted visitors out but they also discourage people from “popping round for a chat.” One has to wonder where this is going to end. It has been proven that over 55% of people who installed house alarms in 2005 did so after being burgled themselves.
Physical security cannot be wholly successful without the human factor element and the active support of these user groups. For example, when the aim is to protect a critical facility from attack or to provide access control for an office building it is necessary to engage people on the proper use of any security systems that are in place, for instance security alarms. If the alarm goes off and employees have no idea what it signifies
Years ago, personal privacy was actually quite common. People could do and say things without everybody knowing, and it seemed like most people weren’t worried about others. It was rare to hear about people feeling unsafe while using the computer or on the phone (when they had them). It was also unusual to hear of someone complaining of feeling as if they did not have enough privacy twenty years ago (although whether or not that is caused by lack of communication or lack of crime, it cannot be certain). There was never an...
People have been using physical security measures such as barriers for protection for centuries (McCrie, 2007). Every living thing uses physical security to protect their home, family, and themselves with some form of barriers. These barriers can be either man-made or natural as long as they define, delay, or detect unauthorized access (Fennelly, 2004). These barriers are used to protect not only the facility but the assets located inside. I will describe these barriers starting from the outside and working into the facility.
Over 2.1 million inmates occupy the cells of prisons in the United States of America (Highest). Since the mid-1800’s, the prison population has almost doubled in size and still continues to grow. The amount of time spent in prison by an individual has also raised from 1993 (Espejo 21). Routines, crimes, and security contain similar structures in all prisons, but some involve worse circumstances and criminals; here is a look into the life of a prisoner.
Public safety covers a wide variety of people and organizations, but carries one common theme and that is, the public’s safety. This course has broadened my knowledge on the many roles that make the public safety sector go around and the role the public plays in it as well. My thoughts before the course were close minded and to the point. I quickly realized that policing is not as cut and dry as I once portrayed it to be. Society is always changing and adapting, and it is the job of the those in public safety to adapt and change with it. The mindset that I grew up with, in rural Saskatchewan, was the police are good people and you will only need to deal with them if you break the law or see someone break the law. My answers in the module 1 survey reflected my upbringing. My first thought for
...e against arson is to have effective security. One way to reduce the risk of an arson attack on the home is by installing an intruder alarm system that may help in keeping the potential arsonist away. People can also install fire alarms and extinguishers and store matches, lighters, or any dangerous and flammable liquids away in a safe place. To make it more preventable for arsonists to enter the home, people should close all windows and lock all doors before they go out.
A security guard works in any building or area that needs protection from theft, fire, vandalism, and illegal entry. For every security guards job it depends on where they live and work. Every security guard has a different task. Some work in airports. If you work in an airport you might have to search travelers for weapons, explosives, or drugs. They may have also check cargo for illegal items. There are security guards that work museums and art galleries. These security guards have to make sure no one steals, damages, or touches artwork or historical artifacts. They also help people if they have questions and bring people to safety in case if there is a fire or an earthquake. In office buildings and factories, security guards have to make