during the day time and at night

PTZ camera 35x zoom, WDR, 550 TVL, Low Lux, Weather Proof

a car in the distance

license plate has been smudged to protect privacy of owner

 

for sale sign over 130 ft away

 

can read this sign in the dark low light over 130ft away

Christmas vehicle break ins as reported by Fox 23  http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Car-Break-Ins-At-Tulsa-Hotels/Wlpi3vrrxEW2mZkD9QBbOw.cspx?rss=77

Simple device located near the floor to detect the least amount of water, alarm goes off, call the monitoring station, and they call you to let you know providing you ample time to return home to catch the problem long before any damage is caused.

Landlords often get security systems just for this purpose alone, then pass the cost of the security system off to the tenant. Renters would really like to have a security system but most of the companies out there will not provide systems to renters without the landlords permission.  This way the landlord knows when damage occurs to his property while the tenant is safe from burglary or worse yet home invasions so they both benefit from the service.

Water Sensor Alarms can save your wallet in more ways than keeping it dry,  keep in mind though in order to install a water sensor alarm you must have the basic security system installed first.  Not a large investment approximately $400.00 often times less than the deductible of which you will pay for when the damage does occur.  Great part about the security system is it also lowers your insurance by at least 10 %, and displays to your family that you care for there safety and gives you the peace of mind not only is your house protected from the nameless acts of carelessness and simple accidents but also from burglary, medical situations, and fire.  There is more to a home security system than most people give credit to.

When the time arrives as you walk into your home and feel the water come up between your toes  remember you could of had a water sensor installed but now it is to late.  Don’t forget to get it done with the insurance money when you replace the floors it will be well worth it .

For some getting to know your neighbors or having a set schedule for the family to follow to make it appear as if someone is always home.  All of these ideas are great and work really well to protect your home however nothing is stopping a burglar or intruder from venturing into your home if it doesn’t appear if he could ever get caught.  That is why a home security sign in your yard and window stickers are 75% of your deterence to prevent thieves from even trying to break in in the first place.

Guns are obviously a good defense, the sound of a pump action shot gun in the dark will start the adrenalin moving for anybody within ear shot of hearing that sound.  Only one problem with this option, a gun when someone is home and able to use it responsibility becomes a extremely useful.  But when nobody is at home when a thief enters the home that gun now becomes a very valuable item on the list of thieves to take.  Then with out a Security System sounding off the thieves have all the time in complete solitude to decide exactly what else they might like to take.  Most sirens are between 106-120 decibels,  (how loud is 106 decibels?) as loud as having a police car in your house with the siren on.

That brings us to the next best line of defense, Monitored Home Security.  Besides getting a dog, or getting to know your neighbors a Home Security System provides other benifits of protection for your family not just burglary but also medical emergencey and Fire.  Other benefits that could be added at  a minimal  expense such as Carbon monoxide detection, water detection in case your basement floods, water heater bursts or toilet overflows, asset protection for items like jet skis, work trailers or your car sitting on the street ect.  Maybe remotes to operate your system that will be-able to arm the system in two different modes, open / close garage doors, and have a panic button that could be programmed to be either a Medical button or police panic.  The options could really go on and on depending what your particular needs are.

Monitored Home Security varies on monthly rates but at Witness Security rates start at $12.99 month, with an option of a full  100% warranty.  Monitoring through a UL Listed Monitoring Station is and should be a priority to ensure your family and loved ones are responded to in the event of an emergency situation.  Security Systems vary in price to install  Some companies like Guardian Security use companies such as Witness Security as a dealer for them to find customers and install the system.  Guardian allows Witness Security to provide all the basic equipment, installation, and activation at no cost with no hidden fees.  Must be with approved credit and will be an agreement but the great part about it, is all the customer pays is the monthly rate which is about $1.00 a day.

The next line of defense is probably the most recognized and that is Surveillance Cameras.  Some basic things to look for will be the amount of  TVL lines of resolution need to be high enough to be able to see defined pictures.  Infrared led lights on the lenses to see at night, the more led lights the farther and brighter the cameras can see at night.  The size of the lens in milli meters determines the width and length the camera will see.  These features are not rocket science but necessary in order to determine what camera you need for your application.  The DVR needs to recordable automatically with out having to remember to change VCR tapes especially if your not present to change them.  Individuals can purchase systems at Sams Club or on line and install them yourself.  The equipment is good, but not customized for your specific needs.  Plus you have to install it, and if running wires so that they are not seen is a priority of yours more than likely you might want a professional do it.  The cables that come with the cameras are at certain lengths which may not reach to where you need them to be.  If networking the system on the web, if the system is capable requires some technological knowledge.  Powering up the cameras also will often times present a struggle due to fact each camera has its own transformer that needs to be plugged in and have outlets available where the camera is may not be possible with out some electrical skills to put outlets in.  Witness Security not only installs, programs, networks and customizes your camera to your desires and needs. With high quality Sony equipment that surpasses the average do it yourself equipment at a very affordable rate with a 90 day warranty on all equipment and the installation.  Witness Security also has a 100% warranty available on all equipment and installation for the duration agreed upon at installation.

Made off with drugs and cash, these thieves are willing to rob stores guess what they will more than likely have no problem breaking into homes with some one home or away.  Home Security isn’t near as expensive as some may think, monitoring as low as $12.99 month with no contract available.  Peace of mind is affordable,  UL Listed Monitoring Center

call Keith 850-3082 Witness Security

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For what it costs to have a security system, sure gives me a calm assurance that I am protecting my wife and children as much as I can even though I may not be with them.  It also encourages me to know I am serving families to help protect themselves and their homes when they are away.

(Tulsa, OK) – Tulsa Police went over the latest figures from their CompStat program Wednesday, which show that auto thefts were up 17 percent during the most recent four-week reporting period.

“That’s kind of a seasonal thing to be expected,” said Capt. Shawn King.

He said they always work to educate people on ways to make their vehicle a less inviting target.

“Gosh, don’t leave your keys in your cars and don’t leave valuables in plain view in your car,” King said.

He says the department is also focused on catching the people responsible for the recent rash of copper thefts from air-conditioning units and the surge of catalytic converter thefts from automobiles.

Overall, crime was down in Tulsa.  Some of that is due to changes in police reporting methods, but King says a significant amount is a genuine drop in criminal activity.

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Tulsa World states a spike in robberies, 80  more arrests than this time last year.  That is with fewer officers on the street than last year also.  Lets not fool ourselves, and think that the officers are working harder, which they are, but that the thieves are coming out of the woodwork like the ants invading our homes.

http://krmg.com/localnews/2010/05/tulsa-police-making-more-robbe.html

Official: Tulsa’s gangs come from within neighborhoods
By David R. Million World Staff Writer Published: 3/28/2007  5:22 AM Last Modified: 3/28/2007  5:22 AM
Tulsa gang members are not coming from where most people think, a consultant to the state’s Office of Juvenile Affairs said at the March meeting of the East Tulsa Prevention Coalition.”People tend to think they come from the Bloods and Crips gangs in Los Angeles. Those gangs did spread across the country many years ago when they gained national attention,” said Gary Jones of the Jones Consulting Group.
“But today, gangs we see in Oklahoma are neighborhood sects. They are groups of individuals — many juveniles, some adults — who decide to affiliate themselves together. They are usually involved with illegal activity, usually distribution of illegal drugs for fast cash.”
Jones talked about a bill the Oklahoma House recently approved by a 99-1 vote to create the Oklahoma Statewide Gang Intervention Steering Committee, made up of the different entities already on the frontlines in the fight against gangs. The measure is headed to the Senate.
He also talked about the Oklahoma Anti-Gang Model he said is helping address the statewide gang problems.
“Gang-involved youths compared to youths in trouble with the law are four times more likely to be in prison at some point. That closes the book on their lives,” Jones said.
By the time gang members exit the juvenile justice system, they are more likely to have developed serious offense histories and to be incarcerated in the adult correctional system, he said.
Gangs are no longer just an urban problem, he said. Ten
counties account for 59.2 percent of juveniles handled by the state between 1999 and 2006. These counties account for 74 percent of the identified gang members.”Many of these gang members are involved in drug smuggling along such major highway corridors as the (Interstate) 35 corridor that sees drugs moving through Oklahoma to states north,” Jones said.
Many gang members have similar background factors: low educational achievement rates and high rates of unemployment, school dropout, poverty, public assistance, broken families and crime, he said.
“We know that and since we do, why don’t we do something about changing those risks? We can’t just move a family from a neighborhood where those factors are significant to a similar neighborhood and expect improvement,” Jones said.
“Up to a few years ago, Oklahoma took a suppression approach to gang problems. They took problem youths off the streets and put them in prison. The problem with that was that when they got out of prison they had learned to be better criminals, smarter.
“Now with a felony on their records, they found it hard to get a job. So they turned to distribution of drugs, and to keep from going back to prison, they recruited juveniles to do their work, often younger siblings.”
Corinice Wilson is director of Tulsa Youth Intervention Project with the Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, which works with the Oklahoma Anti-Gang Model.
“While youth gang members must be held accountable for their criminal acts, they must be provided with services for their academic, economic and social needs. Additional funding would allow the Tulsa Youth Intervention Project to expand our current services and provide more positive opportunity for youth at risk in other parts of the city,” Wilson said.
Jones said the Oklahoma Anti-Gang Model is based on the U.S. Department of Justice Comprehensive Gang Model. Oklahoma is in its second year of operating its model and has spent $1.2 million fighting the gang problem.
Because gangs are homegrown in local neighborhoods, the state model takes a neighborhood approach, Jones said.
According to an Office of Juvenile Affairs report, these programs are governed by local steering committees; involve regular and frequent meetings with law enforcement to share intelligence about gangs and gang activity; and provide a continuum of services.
While local law enforcement provides suppression of gang activity, the anti-gang programs provide on-going intelligence about gang members considered the worst of the worst by local residents and the counseling and ancillary services to families and youth after assessment. A key is helping individuals and families know what help is available, Jones said.
“The problem in Oklahoma is limited resources. We’re only able to work the Oklahoma model in nine (areas) statewide right now,” Jones said.
Three of those are in Tulsa:
North Tulsa bounded by 86th Street North on the north, Interstate 244 on the south, North Osage Drive on the west, and Yale Avenue on the east.East Tulsa, about 10 square miles, focuses on the six square miles bounded by 21st Street on the north, 41st Street on the south, Mingo Road on the west and 193rd East Avenue on the east.South Tulsa bounded by 51st Street on the north, 91st Street on the south, Harvard Avenue on the east. Peoria Avenue on the west.
Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070328_9_ZE1_spanc85100