Most Boise homeowners tend to think of home security concerns and residential alarm systems in static terms, but the truth is that security issues change on a regular basis. They change because your family and environment change, and they also vary from one season to the next. Your security-related interests in the wintertime, for instance, are considerably different from those during the summertime. Seasonal issues are further exacerbated by the fact that most homeowners don’t adjust their system and protocols to the changes.
Summertime Blues
The difference between seasons is particularly apparent during summer due the rise in crime. In many areas, and Boise in particular, violent crimes rates are generally up across the board during summer. Those crimes include assaults, battery, muggings and burglaries. In light of this, the Boise police recommend that all homes have residential alarm systems and that families take additional precautions to avoid being the target of these crimes.
Why Crime Rates Rise during Summer
Boise has an average crime rate of 37 per 1,000 residents, and that rate can often be twice as high during the summer, particularly among burglaries and similar crimes. Home security systems in Boise do make a difference, however, and rates in neighborhoods where residential alarm systems are prevalent tend to be well below the area averages for the city. Why crime rates are higher in Boise during the summer is difficult to say. There’s even some compelling evidence to suggest there is no correlation. Those who believe there is, however, point to the longer days, warmer nights, additional free time for young people and scorching weather that tends to put people on edge.
Burglar-Proofing the Home
Home security systems are crucial to burglar proofing a home. It is also paramount that the system be supported by a 24/7 monitoring station, which ensures quick alert of law enforcement in the event of a crime. Hire a locksmith to replace all door locks and window latches with high-security hardware. The two most important factors in getting through a break-in are quick alert of the police and slowing the burglars down, which the advanced hardware will accomplish. It’s also a good idea to have security cameras so that you can see who’s at the front door without having to go to it.
Additional Summer Precautions
It’s important to ensure that you don’t compromise the system. For instance, if you leave the windows open on the first floor, you make it very easy to be burglarized regardless of how high-tech the security system is. It’s also important not to leave ladders outside where they can be used to gain access to the upper levels of the home.
Choosing an Ideal Security Service
If you don’t currently have a security system, you should talk with a reputable security company like AlarmCo, Inc. immediately. If you do have one but are unsatisfied with it, keep in mind that a new company can integrate your current hardware into its service. Make sure that you choose a service that provides around-the-clock monitoring of home security systems in Boise and has a stellar track record for responding promptly and accurately.
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