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Originally posted by Jim Cesiro
I 9 years has is ever done anything to stop a robbery or break in?
I have had one for 10 years and never had to use it. I think in certain high crime areas it "might" stop a robbery or break in but other places its a waste of money and basically you gave into the fear they sell.
My house in NC has a security system, the guy below me has one too, I hear it beeping when he leaves the house in the summer. This is a place where you can leave your house unlocked and your keys in your car at night with the windows opened.
Its gotta be the lowest crime area I have ever seen yet people have alarm systems. They bought into the fear.
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I wouldn't know. I've never been broken into - had a car stolen once, and another broken into but no entries. For $29.85 / mo, the piece of mind is worth it - and there's no doubt to it's effectiveness. My place has been broken in 2x prior to my moving in. I have the nice signs out front advertising Brinks has probably had a lot to do with it. You see, there's section 8 apartments with a walkway to my street right next door.
It just takes someone to get the word out that a neighborhood with unlocked doors is right there - then it's all over.
rjp
PS - Trust isn't one of my stronger qualities
