Be Better off Having Someone to Watch Your Back

As crimes become more common and frequent these days, some people think that they're not as safe as they were in the past. Detroit, for instance, unfortunately remains as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the country. Many homeowners are taking matters into their own hands by installing better security devices in their homes, especially those that come from alarm monitoring companies.

These devices are often touted as being better than traditional ones for a variety of reasons. Their primary advantage is that they can notify both the police and the homeowner of any intrusion or attack in the property no matter where they are. The response is very fast, thanks to the advanced transmission protocols used by monitoring companies. At the same time, the devices themselves are also tamper-proof, which means that they'll sound the alarm if someone tries to remove or disable them.

However, these machines have other practical uses that further add to their appeal. Monitored alarms can also be used to warn the homeowner about fire or if a baby is left unattended. Some high-security facilities like laboratories and research centers use monitored CCTV cameras to help in personnel authentication, preventing unauthorized access to people who manage to bypass security checkpoints.