The latest crime report released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shows a concerning increase in the number of aggravated assaults in 2014, compared to previous years. The Police Chief and County Sheriff have identified several gangs as being behind this sharp increase in violent crime and are taking steps to target the problem. So what can you, as a homeowner, do to safeguard your family, your property, and yourself from this rise in violent crime?
When you consider the statistics that state that crimes against people and property increased by nearly 1000 cases in the year 2014, you know it is time that you took steps to ensure your security and that of your family. While the law enforcement agencies are doing their job meticulously, wise homeowners know that there are things they can do too to keep themselves safe from criminal elements.
The first and most effective step would be to invest in a Nashville alarm system. It has been proven, on numerous occasions, that home security systems in Nashville not only help deter burglars and other criminals, but also make them abandon their plans of rampaging through a home.
Alarm systems can even save you precious money on your homeowner’s insurance, with most companies offering a reduction of up to 12% for homes that have home security systems in Nashville. All you need is an alarm permit (for some counties) and a cellular data plan or Internet connection. The system can be connected to your phone or tablet, making you alert and ready at any time to call the police should your home be broken into.
Home security systems can give you the peace of mind that your family is safe even when you are not around to ensure that they are. This is particularly helpful for those who have elderly parents or grandparents who are living independently. With the rising cases of burglaries and robberies of elderly people in their own homes, even at gunpoint, having a home security system should be a matter of necessity for homes where there are elderly people staying.
Home security systems are also absolutely essential if you have children who will be home alone for some time before you get home from work. There have been countless instances of burglars breaking into a home in broad daylight when nobody but a child (or children) were present. This is a scary situation for any child. While some children had the presence of mind to hide in a closet or under the bed and phone their parents during this frightening scenario, having a home security system can instantly alert the parents or law enforcement agencies and protect children from any harm.