The subject of robberies in the home is typical of the summer, Christmas and other holiday seasons and unfortunately it is only dealt with in on such occasions and then there is no more said about it.

In Italy, few preventative measures are taken and citizens tend to put up security doors and alarm systems only after they have been victims of a robbery.

Moreover, considering the enormous offering within the marketplace, it is difficult to choose an anti-theft plant and protective measures that are really suitable for eliminating the risk of unpleasant surprises.
Before installing adequate protection in your home or business it is a good idea to find out personally about the technology that is currently available on the market.

It is easy to get your hands on some specialised magazines or to visit Internet sites that deal with the subject in a comprehensible manner. In this way you will become used to finding out about alarms just as you might read a magazine about cars to find out about what is available in the latest series of a particular car or your future purchase.

When proceeding with the installation of protection systems and alarms it is always better to refer to a technician with good references, whom you won’t have to rely on completely because you will have read up on the subject yourself. It will be like going to purchase a new car knowing well the model you have in mind and the cylinders that are suitable for your needs, without being influenced by the first crock salesman.

When choosing a security system it is also a good idea to bear the following points in mind:

Ease of use
It is better to have a few false alarms rather than no alarm when it’s necessary
The alarm will have to sound as soon as the potential thief attempts an intrusion, when he is still operating from the outside, in order to discourage such action with the sound of the sirens or other deterrents.
Apart from the alarm itself, it is a good idea to set up a connection that transmits the emergency to the operations unit of a security institute or at least your own mobile phone. In fact, alarm sirens are regularly ignored by neighbours who only believe them to be a temporary annoyance; their function is in fact to annoy potential thieves, who could be professional enough to be able to de-activate them in a few seconds.
Given that the most modern thieves also study the various types of alarms available, it is always a good idea to install more than one, that will be activated in a combination with the others and to make them as personalised as possible.
Ensure that you have adequate technical assistance and that the company that installs your alarm system offers an emergency maintenance service.

Your own daily routine may also be a determining factor in preventing a robbery in your home:
Always activate the alarm, even if you are only going out for a few hours or part of an hour
If you leave your home or business for an extended period do not make it so evident or easily visible
During extended absences remove all particularly valuable objects, putting them into a safety deposit box, the safe of a security company or give them to a friend to mind (someone who will guarantee that they will be kept safely).
Each time that you a notice suspect presence in your area note down the characteristics of such (description, registration plate of the vehicle etc.) and inform your local Police Force.

Published on: 26 Jul 2004