Back to School Season: Who is Watching Your Home and How to Improve Your Home Security?

February 1, 2023
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Back to School Season: Who is Watching Your Home and How to Improve Your Home Security?

With the start of the school season beginning, many of you will be leaving your homes unattended as you return to your jobs and your children return to school on a full-time basis. Here is some information and tips to help keep your home secure this year.

Burglaries and thefts are not a thing of the past, and it is important to remind ourselves of the importance of an effective security system to keep ourselves and our belongings safe in our homes. According to Balanced Security Solutions and Star Weekly, Australia has the 7th highest rate of burglaries in the world, with almost 240,000 households who experienced a break-in in 2021. This means that on average, 4.3% of Australian households experience break-ins and attempted break-ins every year.

Tech Radar’s interview with former burglar, Luke Harris, revealed that visible CCTV and alarm systems will make burglars “think twice about breaking and entering”. This is because potential thieves want a quick trip in and out of your home, and knowing your home is well protected and that video evidence of their crime could be relayed to the police deters them from attempting to burgle you. Additionally, some key features to consider for your home security system are exterior CCTV for visible protection as well as an alarm system that triggers loud sounds and an automated police response for a quick solution at the moment of the break-in.

According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, “CCTV footage is an important factor for police in deciding how much time to spend on an investigation”. Recently, Sydney Morning Herald reported that tennis legend Margaret Court’s beachside Perth home was robbed of her awards, medals and jewelry whilst she and her husband were away. Whilst many of the possessions stolen were found in nearby gardens and bushlands due to the intruders being disturbed by neighbors, the CCTV footage captured and the alert to the homeowners to notify their neighbours and the police of the incident helped greatly in convicting the felons. They are now set to appear in court on one count of aggravated home burglary and one count of stealing thanks to the CCTV footage recognition.

Overall, the police are more likely to help return your stolen property in case of theft if you have CCTV footage as evidence for them to use. To help decrease the chances of a home burglary occurring, having visible CCTV cameras and alarm systems is key. At Jim’s Security, we provide CCTV Installation and Security Alarm Installation services to help protect your home whilst unattended, and we can help you determine what you need for your home security system. To learn more about CCTV, view our buyers guide. If you already have one, find out how you could improve your home security system for better home protection.

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Glen was fantastic. He was so reasonably priced and completed the job on the spot. Glen is a really nice person and understood exactly what I needed. After 3 quotes he was the only tradesman I didn't feel I was being ripped off. Highly recommended. Thank you for a great job.

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No wonder Glenn gets a constant 5 star review! He sorted our rotten TV reception quickly, knew his stuff, and was easy to talk with - he showed us what he was doing and explained the problems. I’d heartily recommend Glenn to all!

Mark is friendly, on time, professional, and more than anything, very good at what he does. He identified the issue quickly, explained it to me clearly, and fixed if for a fair price quickly. Can't ask for more!!

Nick provided a stress-free service: he came on time, was fast and efficient, and was pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend.

From the initial inspection and quote, to the time of installation, Glen was courteous and professional. He provided a well thought out recommendation of which alarm system to get based on our needs. Costs were very competitive, with every item transparently listed. No pushy sales tactics. On installation day, George did a great job of locking everything down and explaining all the howto's & features. Thank you Glen and George for your excellent service.

Shaun did a fantastic job. He completed the job in a timely manner and am impressed with my new system that he installed. He recommended a great product. He also took the time to show me how to use the system. I highly recommend him.

Great company to deal with. I called one day and received a quote very quickly, and now the jobs done! Thank you George. You made the installation painless and I appreciate the time you took to explain everything.

Gregg was quick to respond to my enquiries, turned up when he said he would and did a great job installing and teaching us how to use our video system.

Thank you to Jim's Security who came and installed a much more suited security system for our home during the busy Christmas period. We are very happy with this new system, easy to use and easy to manage whilst out of the home. Would highly recommend Jim's security.

Highly recommend for all your Security Requirements, we are very happy with the camera quality of the Uniview 5mp Starlight cameras. The Technicians were so polite well mannered and friendly. A credit to the Company ! Many Thanks Guys ! 5 Stars

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Jordan set up a new system for us and knowing we might need future assistance, post renovations, made himself available to help when we had no clue. A brilliant product, exceptional customer service and perfectionists when it comes to installation. Would highly recommend.

George was fantastic with the installation of my Swann security system. He listened to my areas of concerns around securing my property and ensured that all access points were covered by the cameras we wanted installed. He was quick and professional and did such a tidy installation and uncomplicated process. He gave me a clear understanding of how to use the app and Swann security portal before leaving, A+ ! Would definitely recommend!

Responsive on quote, had installation done within 3 days, friendly and good value. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic service by Jordon and Glen. Very professional and happy with the CCTV system installation. Showed us where they were going to place the cameras and explained the app and how it works. Will be recommending you guys to family and friends. Thank you.

We've just had Prabhu and Peter installed CCTV at our home. They were punctual, very courteous, knowledgeable and did a fantastic job with installing cameras and setting up aps on TV and our mobiles. Both Prabhu and Peter were very patient answering all the questions that we’ve had, and we cannot recommend them enough. Thank you guys.

Shaun was punctual, is very courteous and did a fantastic job installing a 4 camera surveillance system on our home, the price is very competitive and I will definitively recommend his services to my friends and neighbours.

Glen was personable and helpful from the outset - he patiently explained the details and provided unbiased product recommendation and advice. Glen and Troy did an amazing job installing the alarm system and electrical conduits. They were extremely considerate and took great care when drilling holes into walls of a new house. They diligently ensured the sensors and brackets were mounted seamlessly. Fantastic workmanship and excellent customer service - highly recommend!

Tim’s team at Jim Security did a fantastic job installing a brand new 4K 7 camera security system along with a well functioning alarm system. The guys did an outstanding job with the cabling through what was a challenging house. You can’t see anything. The cameras were positioned well, and all aspects of how to use the new tech were explained clearly and in detail. From the moment of quote through to supply and install, you simply couldn’t fault them. 20/10, will 💯 use them again in the future. Thanks again guys!

We wouldn't be happier with our service from Tim and the team. Super professional, great products and advice, and a really thorough installation. The techs spend plenty of time showing us how to use the devices and were all really polite and respectful. I wish all contractors were like this!

We used Jim's Security Sydney for three CCTV cameras and found them to be really excellent! Everyone we spoke with was responsive and helpful and the installation team were polite, professional and great problem solvers on the day. We could not recommend the team more highly!

I called Jim's Security due to several car break ins in the area. They were more than helpful with product and pricing to suit my needs. They were professional in all dealings from start to finish. On installation the young man who installed the system was very accommodating and ran me through the entire systems workings. I would happily recommend them to anyone who requires a security system.

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All of our interactions with the team were very professional and the customer service provided was exceptional. It was so refreshing to deal with honest and friendly tradesman. The quality of the install and attention to detail was to a very high standard. I would highly recommend Jim’s Security Sydney.

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The whole process was smooth and stress-free. From Tim’s transparency during the quoting process to Jordan’s high quality work (from installation to providing clear instructions). Very happy with the service and end product.

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Thank you, it was a job well done. Not only was our cameras installed, but our existing security system was calibrated for free. Reasonably priced and highly recommended.

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Called Jim's Security as had an urgent security matter I needed assistance with. Even though Jim's did not install or sell the brand of CCTV system I had, still took the time to understand my situation and offered what ever assistance they could. They showed up within 30 minutes, sorted my issue, I was more than impressed with the service I received. I would highly recommend Jim's to everyone. I will not use anyone else.

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Request for a quote was promptly delivered. Louie provided clear and precise guidance and feedback to requests. Installation was professional and Louie was very competent. He was also courteous throughout. Highly recommended

Very professional and exceed expectations. Prompt and competitive price. Installation was neat and efficient.

Great service and got the installation done right away and quickly. Answered any questions I had immediately afterwards.

Very happy with my Camera Installation. There was great communication from the start. The technicians did a fantastic job. Their work went above and beyond my expectations. They were also on time, polite and kept me informed through the process. I highly recommend using Jim’s Security Sydney.

I had a great experience dealing with Shaun. He installed 6x Dahua cameras at my home. He did very neat installation and was very easy to deal with. The best part is he never looked in a hurry to finish the job and took his time to ensure top quality work. I would highly recommend Shaun for CCTV installation and cabling work.

Really great company to work with. The guys were really friendly, helpful and professional. They took their time to go through the system and how it works with you and offer on going support. Would highly recommend.

Louie arrived on time and was very clean and quick to identify the problem. He talked through the options with me without trying to push the most expensive option, and fixed the problem very quickly. Highly recommend.

Shaun provided excellent service, quality at a great price. Took the time to explain everything with the offer to return at anytime if further needed.

Glen solved all our problems easily. Prompt, professional and could not be any more efficient. 100 per cent positive. On phone 3 others ummed and arghed. Glen just came along and fixed it. All businesses should be run this way.

My whole experience with Jims Security was a breeze. I rang the receptionist and she booked it in for a time that suited me. Half an hour before he arrived I got a call he was on his way which I appreciated. He was extremely friendly, followed all covid safe protocol and cleaned up after himself. (New sockets in walls left plaster dust) I would definitely use again if I needed any more jobs done and I would recommend to friends and family.

Highly recommend Tim, Jordan and Glenn. They have been excellent to deal with from quote to installation. Professionally upgraded an old system to a new user friendly one with a competitive price . They were prompt, explained how it all works and cleaned up after themselves.

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Prabhu and his team at Jim's Security were absolutely top class with the work they did for our property. They installed a full alarm system and updated our intercom and front gate mechanism. Prabhu's communication was excellent, he was knowledgeable and friendly, well-priced and delivered a fantastic service. I would recommend them to anyone looking to install a security system of any sort. Thanks again Prabhu, Ryan and the team.

We recently had a security system installed by Shaun, and would highly recommend. We are very happy with the security cameras and alarm system that was installed. We feel peace of mind knowing our home is protected. Shaun was professional and a pleasure to have around when installing, my baby and dog loved him! He explained the system and how to work it. He has also been easy to contact with any questions since it has been installed - no helplines or call out fees like other companies! We are very happy we went with someone local, and will be using Shaun in the future.

Great guys. Communication from start to finish was excellent. Jordan was really good with the installation. He took pride in his work and wanted to deliver the best service he could. He tried hard to meet all our requirements and where it wasn't possible, through no fault of his own, he would offer up a number of alternatives and ask how WE would like to proceed. Would gladly recommend.

Extremely happy with the security cameras Shaun helped to installed at my mum's place. Shaun's professionalism and his responsiveness was excellent and was always willing to assist, with his patience to explain on how to use the system and app. The quality of the cameras provided are fantastic and the mobile app is extremely easy to use. Thank you Shaun for the work provided and I will highly recommend your services to anyone.

We are very happy with the installation of our security system, recently completed by Shaun. He was very professional and easy to deal with. He spent a lot of time with us, explaining how to use the system. I would highly recommend Shaun.

Dan & his team were excellent. They patiently answered all our queries & responded diligently to our needs while conducting themselves in highly professional manner throughout the process. For those seeking security needs, look no further!

I found Louie to be a very trustworthy and reliable person. I had the run around with other companies but found Louie from Jim’s security and would recommend him to anyone.

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