The best lock will not deter a burglar if it is installed in a weak door. Install a sophisticated burglar and smoke alarm system. Systems that ring at outside services or that contact police and fire departments are highly effective in reducing burglaries, fire relating damage and injuries. Don't exchange security for personal safety. Don't make your home such a fortress that you are unable to escape in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Insurance companies give discounts for devices that make a home safer.
Most companies give discounts of two to five percent for deadbolt locks, fire extinguishers and smoke and fire alarms. Insurance companies frequently give discounts of 15 to 20 percent for sophisticated sprinkler, smoke and burglar alarm systems that ring at an outside service or notify the police and fire departments. For more information on how to burglar-proof your home, contact your insurance agent or your local law enforcement agency.