If you are considering investing in a home security system, take a look at these facts: Protecting your home with a security system provides a much safer environment for your family. Insurance companies offer premium discounts for houses fitted with an intruder alarm and fire protection, because they produce a marked reduction in claims. The premium savings will help you to finance your security system. Research shows that 9 out of 10 convicted burglars agreed they would avoid a house protected by an alarm system. While there is no security system available that is completely penetration proof, installing an ADT monitored home protection system can help make your home 3 times less likely to be burglarized.** Government statistics show that 90% of attempted burglaries on homes fitted with a home security system are unsuccessful, which proves that they act as an effective deterrent. Burglars usually avoid breaking into a house fitted with an intruder alarm and look for easier pickings elsewhere. Now consider this: If your only concern is to secure your home while you are away, a basic home security system that includes contact sensors on doors and windows, one or two infrared sensors to cover the interior, plus a control panel and an alarm sounder would suffice. A more comprehensive approach is required to secure your home while in residence, so that you are pre warned of other dangers, such as the presence of an intruder in the house or grounds, fire, smoke, gas escape, or flooding etc. For custom packages tailored to your needs, contact us. No matter what size of home you have or what neighborhood you live in, an ADT monitored home protection system can help make your home safer. **Source: National Burglar and Fire Association, 2000 U.S. Department of Justice, 199The Facts