| Security technology changes all of the time to keep up | | | | and can give you the extra time you need to make a |
| with the fast paced changes in technology as a whole. | | | | safe exit and get help. Even security cameras are |
| To stay safe and keep your family protected, you | | | | better disguised now, hiding in clocks and pencil holders, |
| should keep abreast of changes in this ever-evolving | | | | and catching the face of your robber on camera for |
| industry. These trends in the industry represent the | | | | easier identification and prosecution. |
| latest advances in protection and all of the ways you | | | | 3. Networking. Networking your alarm system allows |
| can keep yourself and your things safe. | | | | you access to help at only a moment's notice. You |
| 1. Size Matters. Size matters in security technology, but | | | | alarm can simply connect in seconds to the master |
| the proportions are likely different than those you might | | | | system of the alarm company and trigger calls for |
| think. The smaller the better. Entire alarm systems can | | | | ambulance, fire, or police help much faster than you |
| be housed in small containers and out of site of | | | | could using a telephone. Each alarm point is connected |
| potential intruders. Stun guns and pepper sprays can | | | | to the greater system, and even the driveway and |
| be found as small as pens and pagers. The small | | | | exterior cameras can be networked in creating the |
| packaging makes these items easier to conceal and | | | | most thorough picture of your personal safety possible. |
| affords you an element of surprise than can be crucial | | | | These trends represent the direction the industry is |
| in the event of a break-in. | | | | going. Safety devices that are bulky and draw |
| 2. Disguises Add Surprise. Disguises add an element of | | | | attention are gone. They don't do anyone any favors. |
| surprise that is essential in keeping yourself safe. Stun | | | | Stand alone alarm devices are for yesterday's houses. |
| guns disguised as cell phones can take a potential | | | | Today, things are digital, they are connected, and they |
| attacker by surprise and they might never think to try | | | | are small enough to afford you the upper hand of |
| and get the stun gun out of your hands. Pepper spray | | | | surprise. |
| in a pager takes an attacker completely by surprise | | | | |