Are alarm systems an effective deterrent?: An article from: Security Management
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Author(s)Henri A. Berube
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From the supplier: Alarm systems are not as effective as they are portrayed to be in deterring burglary. While alarms may dissuade burglars from entering a house or building, a confluence of factors may negate their deterrent value. Burglars, for instance, can determine the likely response time and the perceived risk/reward ratio before deciding whether to pursue their evil scheme. Thus, suspects who think that they can steal items with high value before the alarm sounds off will proceed with their plans. This theory is supported by statistics, and it is important for security professionals to rethink their strategies when dealing with burglaries and forced entry threats.
Citation Details
Title: Are alarm systems an effective deterrent?
Author: Henri A. Berube
Publication:Security Management (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: American Society for Industrial Security
Volume: 43 Issue: 5 Page: 118(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
From the supplier: Alarm systems are not as effective as they are portrayed to be in deterring burglary. While alarms may dissuade burglars from entering a house or building, a confluence of factors may negate their deterrent value. Burglars, for instance, can determine the likely response time and the perceived risk/reward ratio before deciding whether to pursue their evil scheme. Thus, suspects who think that they can steal items with high value before the alarm sounds off will proceed with their plans. This theory is supported by statistics, and it is important for security professionals to rethink their strategies when dealing with burglaries and forced entry threats.
Citation Details
Title: Are alarm systems an effective deterrent?
Author: Henri A. Berube
Publication:Security Management (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: American Society for Industrial Security
Volume: 43 Issue: 5 Page: 118(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
