The most effective aspect of an alarm system is the detturent that they provide, either by discouraging the break-in to begin with, or by scaring burglars away when they trigger an alarm. In the event that a silent alarm was activated, the thieves may get everything that they came for and be long gone before law enforcement arrive. Bear in mind that response time can be slower if officers are tied up on more serious calls or aren't near-by at the time of the call. Remote locations and rugged terrain also contribute greatly to reduced response time. This is why detturence is the most important service that an alarm provides.
Subtle details tell thieves things that they want to know.
Leaving boxes and wrappers outside for trash collection or storage tells everyone what you have. Dispose of such items a few at a time so as to draw less attention to yourself or preferably deposit such items at one of the public dumpsters provided to the citizens of Haywood County. Weapons in the home- Weapons are an option that many home owners elect when considering home protection. A weapon may be used against its owner. If you come home to find someone in your home, they may have the gun that you left hidden in the house.