A good alarm system calls the cops when you aren't home and buys you time when you are.
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A good alarm system calls the cops when you aren't home and buys you time when you are.
I think everybody would agree that we are all most vulnerable to surprise. I'm old and slow to awaken, but the few times when the alarm has gone off from mechanical issues it gave me time to wake up and get into decision making state.
I've asked cops I've known over the years about home invasions and burglaries and gotten pretty much the same answer. The burglaries were mostly random, but most home invasions were done by people who already had knowledge of the home's inside layout. Knowing who you let into your home is important as well.