Burglar Alarms - Protecting The Elderly

The elderly are particularly vulnerable to crime, especially burglary. Many unscrupulous criminals consciously target the elderly knowing they are less likely to be physically able to resist a robbery. Burglar alarms that are linked up to a direct response service to the police and which have features such as panic buttons are important to help protect those most at risk.

Burglar alarms protect elderly

In June 2007, the BBC reported a gang of thieves targeting elderly women in Dorset. Burglar alarms are more important for the aged who are most at risk. The vulnerability of the very elderly has always made them an unfortunate target. Police recommend elderly residents install efficient burglar alarms and are vigilant in ensuring doors and windows are securely locked, and that they don't open their door to strangers.

Distraction burglaries

‘Distraction' burglaries are a common way thieves target the elderly – by pretending to be someone they are not at the door, such as a salesperson or somebody who has lost their dog. Once the door has been opened and a distraction is created, the thieves force their way in. Many burglar alarms have panic buttons which can make all the difference to protecting the elderly from this increasingly common method of burglary.

Burglar alarms and panic buttons

These kinds of crimes are generally seen as despicable because of the way they prey on the vulnerable. As well as ensuring state of the art burglar alarms are installed, along with panic buttons, the police rely heavily on community vigilance and witnesses to help catch such unscrupulous gangs.

Terrifying ordeal

When elderly victims try and confront burglars it can have a devastating impact. If you don't have adequate burglar alarms and become a victim of a burglary it is a terrifying ordeal to come face to face with a burglar, regardless of your age. But it can be dangerous if you are vulnerable. One elderly couple spoke about their ordeal to try and warn others to make sure their homes are always secure. Harry and Christine Fisher tried to stop a burglar in their bungalow, but had to let him go after Mr Fisher suffered chest pains. The burglary was an opportunistic one – the thieves got through a window that had been left unlocked.

Burglar Alarms – Deter Burglars

It is never advisable to try and take on burglars. Ensuring you have a burglar alarm system is the safest way of deterring burglars. It's also important to make sure you don't forget basic home safety, such as locking windows and doors. It can only take a short lapse in concentration to leave a window unlocked.

A COP Alarm can provide 24 hour protection for your residence or business with the emergency services on hand to respond in the event of any incident. We are focused on helping you to feel safe in your environment so that you have complete peace of mind. Established in 1994, with expertise in the IT industry and security trade,we specialise in high-end security solutions. For state of the art technology, including burglar alarms, our systems comply with British and European standards and offer a top level service at highly competitive prices. To find out how we can help you, Telephone 0800 118 5 999 or Email: info@copalarms.co.uk. You can also contact us here here by filling out our online enquiry form.