Home security

[Kwikasfuki]

What's a good home security system to invest in? We had a burglary today and if I ever catch the bastards I swear I will kill them. What I need is a decent burglar alarm ideally with a panic button. If it comes with a sawn off shotgun all the better.

I'm kicking myself for not installing IP cameras that would upload to my remote server. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Very pissed off that someone invaded my personal space, and the fact they took a knife from the kitchen upstairs shows their intent. I pray karma catches up with them quick and that they die a slow painful death. Bastards

[Lonewolf]

Our Fido, I strongly believe once stopped our house getting screwed over shortly after we had moved in. The rear kitchen window was forced but they didn't bother coming in.....not too sure what made them change their minds.





I would never encourage anyone to get a dog for the wrong reasons, but I swear by them. Full time commitment though and not everyone's happy with dog hairs all over the house and car and having to walk a dog whatever the weather three times a day.

Hopefully they will get caught but regrettably statistics indicate they wont.

[zedmeister]

Sorry to hear that, i hope you do not get them because you would not be riding your machine for at least 15 years.

Try your local police, they used to do  home security visits, my mate had the same happen to him and they advised the way to secure the home best, but at a cost, good quality locks etc are a small fortune but what price for peace of mind.

[100milesaway]

What's a good home security system to invest in? We had a burglary today and if I ever catch the bastards I swear I will kill them. What I need is a decent burglar alarm ideally with a panic button. If it comes with a sawn off shotgun all the better.

I'm kicking myself for not installing IP cameras that would upload to my remote server. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Very pissed off that someone invaded my personal space, and the fact they took a knife from the kitchen upstairs shows their intent. I pray karma catches up with them quick and that they die a slow painful death. Bastards

[100milesaway]

 I'm really sorry to hear this Kwikas I can imagine it has really spooked you and you family. It's way past time that we started culling some of the that we have walking the streets.

[Kwikasfuki]

Some of the items can't be replaced like my late ma's ring 

Scum, absolute scum.

[O.C.]

I really do sympathise with you Kwikas, its the lowest of crimes to invade someones personal space and steal their property. Sadly its synptomatic of todays society, and is usually to pay for a drug related habit

The advice given to you by Zedmeister is as good as any.. speak to your local police as they should be able to help, advise and maybe recommend a security specialist

My advice is to get the best system that you can a££ord, as skimping on such investments is a very bad policy

I have an alarm sytem which covers the whole house, both externally and internally, which is supplemented by a CCTV system which records, it works 24/7 and is improved by some powerful lights which work on sensors that are integrated with the alarm system...it even has a 'Bleep' which warns me of anyone approaching. This may all sound OTT but the alarm and lights system was installed by the previous owner of my house, which used to be the local village Post Office, so its a good system...I've found the original instruction booklet and it was installed by a company called GJD..this is their website

http://www.gjd.co.uk/

I don't know anymore about them except to say my system is exceptional

The CCTV system I have was installed by a local company, there will be plenty in your area, and cost me about £600 installed, its very good also and has very effective cameras

Sorry to have gone on at length but I feel for you and hope that I have helped.

[Lonewolf]

I used to have CCTV front and rear, in fact I still have the cameras fitted but thanks to some pesky squirrels the cables supplying the power to the cameras got chewed up. We used to have a problem with squirrels but now they know better!! Cant be bothered to take all the carpets and floor boards up to get to the cabling. Next time I install CCTV it'll be of the wireless variety.

I know Maplins sell some decent camera systems and they are discounted at the moment.

[Mogster]

Sorry to here about it Dood
i have 2 dogs and a monitered alarm system by ADT,
if anyone was to break in there is no alarm outside, but 150db internal alarm and that's loud enough to make ya feel ill... also ADT will dispatch the plod ...

Also i have a crossbow and compound bow in the bedroom, both ideal for home defence and perfectly legal, so if Mr scumbag comes up the stairs he is going to find 14inches of pointy fiberglass coming down the stairs at 200fps.

[Kwikasfuki]

Guys, thanks for advice and links.

As much as I would prefer to have a German Shepard, the missus says no to that one.

I like the idea of security hooked up to the police. I like the kind that Roger proposes, so will probably go with a mix. I'll also be fitting an IP camera just so I can see who is nosing around.

[Rusty]

Mate ... I am really sorry to hear that dreadful news .. truly. I find burglary one of the most distasteful offences on the charge sheet.
Without teaching you or any one else here how to suck eggs there are simple ways to deter the nasty bastards in the first place ....
1. In the winter leave lights on in the house ... if you go out at lunchtime and it gets dark by the time you get home then put the lights on before you go ... for the cost of a bit of electricity it has to be worth coming home to a lit house ... you can all walk down the road and see who is not home in the winter, and so can Mr Slag.
2. Leave a car in the drive  ....  I know chaps who live in the London area who have bought a wreck for £100 and left it on the drive .... move it around every now and then, clean it, whatever, so long as it looks as if some one is at home .... £100 is very cheap for a burglary initiative ....
3. Buy a dummy alarm box with flashing light, and switch it on.
4. In the summer, only leave your top windows open to cool the house ... who in their right minds will have all their windows shut in the summer ... if your windows are open Mr Slag would think you are at home.
5. Curtains open and shut ... move them about.
6. When you go away ask your neighbour to pop in and perhaps use your driveway as their own ....
7. As K has said ,install some software to record the bastards in your house and then let the Police view it ... if they are local you may get lucky.

Not the ultimate list I know but I do all these things in the hope that it is better than nothing .......

Let us know of any updates ....

[Kwikasfuki]

Thanks for those Rusty. A lot of them I will be implementing.

Its the violation of personal space that is really getting everyone down.

[Boomer]

Sorry to hear about this Kwikas.
We went through it when I was young.
My Mum & sisters were frightened for ages and would not stay in the house on their own.
I slept with a baseball bat under my bed from then on.

Dad fitted alarms to the front door (where they broke in) and garage door.
We already had heavy wooden roller blinds over all ground floor windows and kitchen/patio door.
We got lucky in that they only stole our TV, VCR and some worthless shiny-shiny from the lounge.
Insurance replaced that but it was months before we could relax again.

Personally I wouldn't shoot the thieving basts. I'd break all their fingers.

[O.C.]

Personally I wouldn't shoot the thieving basts. I'd break all their fingers.

and then shoot the thieving F+*kers

[100milesaway]

When we catch these balls of scum lets stop mollycoddling them and just throw them in a vat of acid.          Of course thats after they have been shot.