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There are a lot of good reasons to invest in a security camera system for the home. One of the most profound is probably the fact that a good system will provide you with tremendous peace of mind that criminals might think twice before making an attempt on your home. Some of the most damaging crimes executed by professionals require a certain degree of scouted information ahead of time. For the career criminal embarking on a premeditated act of larceny, they'll want to know what they're getting into. In short, they're liable to case the joint. And if they see evidence of any kind of security system in place, they very well may choose another target. In today’s parenting environment, security cameras have taken on a new role. This is especially true since so many wireless security cameras provide you with live feeds that you can access from any computer, smartphone, or tablet you have at your disposal. Instead of just keeping an eye out for criminal activity, a good security camera system will allow you to keep an eye on the homestead and, perhaps more importantly, on its occupants while you're away. If you work a 9 to 5, for example, but your kids get home from school at around 3, you'll be able to check in to make sure they got home safe, and to give them a ring on their cell phone if you don't see them home by a certain time. Choosing the right wireless security camera system for your home may hinge on one particular feature that you don't think you could live without.

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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

But when the police chief heard about an opportunity to distribute doorbell cameras to some homes, he didn't hesitate. The police who keep watch over the town of 16,000 raffled off free cameras in a partnership with the camera manufacturer. So far, the devices have encountered more bears than criminals, but Chief Ed Stephens is still a fan. "Anything that helps keep the town safe, I'm going to do it," he said. But as more police agencies join with the company known as Ring, the partnerships are raising privacy concerns. Critics complain that the systems turn neighborhoods into places of constant surveillance and create suspicion that falls heavier on minorities. Police say the cameras can serve as a digital neighborhood watch. Critics also say Ring, a subsidiary of Amazon, appears to be marketing its cameras by stirring up fear of crime at a time when it's decreasing. Amazon's promotional videos show people lurking around homes, and the company recently posted a job opening for a managing news editor to "deliver breaking crime news alerts to our neighbors. ""Amazon is profiting off of fear," said Chris Gilliard, an English professor at Michigan's Macomb Community College and a prominent critic of Ring and other technology that he says can reinforce race barriers. Part of the strategy seems to be selling the cameras "where the fear of crime is more real than the actual existence of crime.

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

One major feature of this unit that stands out from its competition is its durability. When maintained properly, the Ardwolf smoke detector types can operate for as long as ten years with no issues. Its ten year service life is due to its low power consumption and the use of a UL listed battery. It must be cleaned every six months to get rid of dust and must be tested once a month to ensure that it’s in good operational health. The Ardwolf smoke and fire alarm is a versatile unit fit for use in a myriad of places. It works well in many areas primarily because it doesn’t contain any radioactive material.