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A Call for Security Cameras

by Lisa

Home security is of the utmost importance to most homeowners. It is no surprise that families feel the need to protect their homes with security cameras and other forms of surveillance. With more than 1/7 of American homes being broken into every year, the need to protect one’s home must be taken into serious consideration. More and more home surveillance equipment is sold as better technology becomes available. But what kind of video surveillance is sufficient to protect you and your family from the threats posed by burglars or other criminals? This is an important question to consider when one is intent on placing safety first in their home and in their life.

Every 15 seconds, a home burglary occurs, and 16% of homes are broken into every year. It is no surprise that some people feel it essential to install security cameras. With an IP security camera, a person can see through the security camera in any room where there is an Internet connection. With this technology, parents can monitor their children playing in the yard from inside the house. This system also allows for remote monitoring which meas checking in on the home while hundreds of miles away on vacation. The ability to view any area of the house from any room of the house is a big step towards home safety.

As equipment becomes available, IP security camera sales were estimated to be about 1 million in 2008. Since then, it is estimated that 2.5-3 million have been sold. Newer models of cameras can fit into clocks, stereo speakers and even smoke detectors. Wireless cameras are even more adaptable and can be positioned in almost anywhere. They can be placed in plain view to scare a burglar off or hidden in places for discrete monitoring. Some cameras remain inactive until they detect movement, and then begin recording when the motion sensors are tripped. The effectiveness of a home security system has become much greater with these technological advancements.

All home burglaries, 60% are made through open doors or windows, so simply lock up and you'll help yourself a lot. Although security measures like cameras are a good way to protect your family, this begs the question: Is video surveillance enough? If a majority of burglaries are made through unlocked doors or windows, the need for a security camera becomes overshadowed by the need for locks on doors and windows. Even with security cameras installed, an unlocked door isn’t much of an obstacle for an experienced burglar. Making your home safer requires more than just a surveillance system. Door alarms, “beware of dog” signs, and motion activated stoplights are all ways to protect you and your family, along with cameras. Even a fake camera could help deter criminals if placed in strategic locations. With the abundance of safety gear available, a safe home is something that is becoming a realistic goal.

The concept of placing safety first is one that has been ingrained into most of us and continues to be relevant even today. In fact, the significance of this idea has probably become more important today as the size of our properties and value of our possessions increase. When domestic crime rates increase, homeowners areforced to take steps to ensure their family’s safety. While the need to protect one’s family will never truly disappear, newer and better ways to achieve a safe home will continue to be available to homeowners everywhere.

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