The concept of security
It is very important to approach an expert who can explain ways of protecting
our property on site. In order to assess the situation regarding security, the
location and distribution of the house and, of course, of the surrounding area,
must be considered. With these details, a specific concept of security can be
designed. There are various alternatives to ensure effective protection, offering
different qualities and prices:
Alarm systems
Out of the many alarm systems that exist, we wish to present
you a new one which not only watches over the inside
of the building during or after the burglary,
as most traditional systems do, but also surveys the “outer skin” of
the building, acting as protective shield around the house. When burglars enter
a property, there are always physical obstacles they must get over – levering
or breaking something, generating noises. These are effectively recognised
by the system, which raises the alarm immediately. And what is more important:
people
and pets can move freely inside the house even if the alarm is activated.
Infra-red sensors
Many owners of country homes which do not have walls or fences around them
will be familiar with the situation: a mere jump and the burglar is in the
property.
Even while people are in the house, perhaps lounging in the sun or a short
distance away from the building, thieves can slip inside and take everything
that could
be sold. For these cases, infra-red sensors that activate an alarm will be
the most effective.
Videosurveillance
Also within videosurveillance there are many different methods
to guarantee a quality service. Firstly, we would like to suggest
an IP camera system, which offers high resolution, low energy
consumption, is weather resistant and has various practical
adjustment options. These cameras do not have motors to focus
nor move: their lack of mobile components renders them particularly
robust and maintenance is reduced to the bare minimum. They
have a small computer with a data storage unit, a microphone
and a speaker. With a single camera, a whole room can be surveilled
(360º). A specific software allows the images to be stored
online, the images to be revised, the camera to be activated
and its functions to be managed. The images are automatically
stored online and you will receive an SMS or email message.
Signage
The signs that the security company places on the house will indicate that
it is protected with a surveillance system, deterring many burglars who
wiil prefer to break into another house which is not connected to a security
system.
Stopping the burglar inside the house
It is essential to have the right tools to save time between the moment
of a break-in and the arrival of the security service. The following options
exist::
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A smoke
generator which creates a thick although harmless
cloud that will deal with unwanted guests: they will
try to find the quickest way out or will be so confused
they will not be able to find the exit. This machine
can fill a 300 m2 room in three seconds and will continue
to work until the security service arrives and turns
it off. |
Strobe flash lights are tremendously uncomfortable to the human eye,
and so will put burglars out of action. These lights have been developed
to work as a complement to the smoke, but they can also be used on
their own.
A sound barrier is a very effective security measure.
Together with the Strobe lights and the smoke generator, it offers optimum
protection
right after the break-in happens. This high-pitched alarm of a specific
frequency is almost unbearable, and it will surely interrupt the activity
of any burglars.
Conclusions
Only the interaction between preventive measures and the direct deterrence
of illicit break-ins will provide effective protection against burglars. •
Text:
Eurotec Ibiza
