The answer is more complex than the question. Here are some facts as reported by Bureau of Justice Statistics; FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program;

34% enter through the front door.
23% enter via a first floor window.
22% use the back door.
9% enter through the garage.
6% use unlocked entrances or storage areas.
4% use the basement to gain access to the home.
2% use the second floor.
65% of burglaries are residential.
-> Homes without security are 3x likely to be burglarized.
-> A favorite target of a thief is the master bedroom.
-> Favorite items include; cash, drugs, jewelry, electronics and your guns.

So which entrance should you protect? Let’s hold onto that question while I post some more statistics;

-> When Do Most Burglaries occur? Between 10:AM and 3:PM
-> How often do burglaries occur in the USA? Every 14.6 seconds a burglary takes place 24/7/365
-> How long does the average burglary take? An average of 8-12 minutes
-> Who is the typical burglar? A male teenager who typically lives within a couple miles of your home is. Yup, those darn kids. The chances of being hit by a pro are statistically low, still its best to plan for the best and prepare for the worst.

Full perimeter protection means having a contact on all of the entrances and windows, and that’s what I recommend for starters.

Motion detectors are great second layers of protection along with glass break detectors . A home armed with these layers and a monitored security system stand a fighting chance against thieves.

Security cameras are a very proactive way to protect who you love. Should your domicile be violated, you’ll be glad you have video of the culprits. Money well invested.

Other layers of security for your home or business include monitored CO and smoke detectors . Every year people die from exposure to CO, smoke and fires. At ATP, our central station monitors for these devices and in the event of an alert, whether you’re there or not, ATP will send the authorities will be sent immediately. In situations like these, seconds saves will save lives.

Speaking of fire , ATP is American Total Protection , and while the core of our business has been security, we are fire protection specialists. We have a full line of fire extinguishers which we sell, service test and inspect. Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher per floor in my opinion, and we have all kinds. The ABC extinguisher is what is recommended for residential applications.

Besides fire, water can wreak havoc on a home or business. Special sensors can warn you of a leak saving you a ton of money. Also available are temperature sensors. These can be used in many ways, warnings if it’s too hot, or too cold, in a freezer a temp sensor would warn you and avert a disaster, especially in a commercial application. All layers of security and by now you get the picture.

Total Connect ; If there’s an alert, the central station could warn you and your security system configured with Total Connect could send you a text warning.

This is real life, and you need a real security company.
You can count on ATP Alarms and ATP Fire , the team that is American Total Protection .

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