Guest blog by Thomas Raulen, law enforcement professional.*
When you hear the term, security system, what comes to mind? For many, it is what used to simply be called a burglar alarm. Through the use of door and window sensors or motion detection, unauthorized entry into a home triggers an audible siren. While an alarm can play a role in home safety, it is not a stand-alone method for protecting your property.
More recently, some have considered video cameras to be a type of security system. A host of companies provide these mostly Wi-Fi-enabled cameras to record activity in and around a home. Again, this technology can be a valuable part of an overall home safety plan.
In reality, a quality security system designed to protect your property involves a multifaceted approach. This can include alarms and cameras, but other vital measures can enhance your system and help reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of crime. Additional considerations for keeping your property safe should include Neighborhood Watch and MyPropertyID.
Neighborhood Watch as Part of a Security System
For nearly a half-century, Neighborhood Watch has been instrumental in preventing crime and protecting communities from harm. In essence, neighbors become part of the home security system. Neighborhood Watch has grown beyond keeping an eye on each other’s homes. It has developed into a partnership with local law enforcement and other officials to include the community in crime prevention and awareness initiatives.
The exchange of information about crime trends and the latest preventative methods have become a vital part of vigorous Neighborhood Watch programs. Meetings, newsletters, emails, and the ever-effective casual conversation between neighbors have proven an effective part of preventing crime and keeping communities safe.
My Property ID Registry’s Role in a Robust Security System
While no security system can guarantee a complete defense against theft, the use of MyPropertyID does offer both deterrence and property recovery protection. Often, stolen items are sold or traded through some version of a black market or at unscrupulous pawn shops. My Property ID Registry aids in making these illegal transactions more difficult, thereby deterring the theft in the first place. Building on the principals of Operation ID and providing an easy way to identify the owner of stolen items, MyPropertyID is, in essence, a security system for individual pieces of property.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2018/07/17/added-layer-of-security
Each of the measures mentioned serves a function in the larger goal of increasing safety and reducing victimization. The advantages of a multiple deterrent and criminal apprehension approach become clear when examined in their totality. Alarms, cameras, Neighborhood Watch, and MyPropertyID work to complement one another as vital components of a comprehensive security system.
*Thomas Raulen is a freelance writer specializing in public safety, government affairs, and community engagement. He is also a 27-year law enforcement practitioner, an adjunct professor of criminal justice, and a police academy instructor. Thomas is a twice graduate of the University of Central Florida. https://thomasraulenwrites.com
There is some really sound and sensible advice from Thomas and we will deffo check out our home security for sure x
Thomas has a long history in law enforcement and is very good at describing the need for the MyPropertyID type of strategy. He has another blog post and will be doing more in the future.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2020/06/08/avoiding-victimization-through-crime-prevention-measures/
So important to have a decent security system. You can never have too much protection and security when it comes to your business or your home.
MyPropertyID is the added layer of security you need, but it can also stand alone.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2018/07/17/added-layer-of-security/
This is the first time I have read about MyPropertyID. It looks like it would guarantee some peace of mind to protect our valued possessions. It is so frustrating when someone steals something you bought out of your hard earned money. I am letting my husband know about this and we can talk it over in the morning.
Unfortunately burglary and theft are common crimes, and they are what is known as “gateway crimes.” In other words, these types of crimes are mostly committed by first-time offenders—teens and young adults. The other problem is that these types of crimes are rarely solved because the victims don’t have a record of the serial numbers. Together we can solve the problem.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2019/02/05/reducing-gateway-crimes/
Great advice from Thomas, I will be looking into MyPropertyID as we have been researching ways to keep our home safe when we travel on holiday.
Not only does the MyPropertyID security system protect your home when you’re away, it protects the things you carry with you wherever you go.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2019/10/20/a-license-plate-for-your-other-stuff/
Good to have a multi-pronged approach to security and protecting your property and I can see how MyPropertyID fits in perfectly. Mich x
Lets say your car gets stolen and it’s recovered 500 miles away with the license plate removed. Can the police get the car back to you? Yes! Let’s say they find your number plate in the hands of a known criminal a year later. Can it be used as evidence? Yes! MyPropertyID, while protecting your privacy and giving you more flexibility, does the same thing as a vehicle registration system and more. It’s the state of the art.
https://mypropertyidregistry.com/2019/10/20/a-license-plate-for-your-other-stuff/
I’d not heard of MyPropertyID, but I do think it’s so important to do whatever you can do protect your home.
MyPropertyID is relatively new, but the technology underlying it goes way back.
https://youtu.be/F01KTEDt98M
I think it’s always a good idea to have some kind of alarm fitted to your house. You just never know what may happen
There is definitely a place for alarms systems, but they are too expensive and complicated for most people. Alarm systems have to be turned on and off constantly, but the MyPropertyID system is always enabled 24/7/365 even during power outages. Alarm systems often have a monthly connectivity charge, but the MyPropertyID strategy is just a onetime cost. Alarm systems are fragile, but the MyPropertyID approach will outlast most of the items it is used to secure.
This is a great idea! We have something called Hampshire Alerts and Immobilise for property marking here in the UK!
When you use Immobilise, you are entering your serial numbers into a database that is searchable by the police. And if somebody finds a lost item that is marked, they have to be a code breaker to get it back to you. MyPropertyID is the state of the art that gives you more privacy and a much easier way for the police and Good Samaritans to safely contact you. You might find this website interesting.
https://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/property-identification-using-marking-tagging-and-tracking/591/standards-for-property-marking-products-and-services
It is always a good idea to do everything you can to protect your home, I think it is a good idea to mark expensive items in some way to help protect them should the worst happen.
MyPropertyID is a simple and convenient way, for a onetime cost, to add an important layer of security that the police prefer. MyPropertyID is the the state of the art of Operation ID which the police have endorsed for decades. Take a look at this public service message from 1984.
https://youtu.be/LkXegE2zFDQ