We are all aware of how crime rates are increasing. We always hear in the news reports about thieves and burglars breaking in house or buildings and trying to steal expensive valuables. Because of this fact, most people opt for installing alarm systems in their homes and business establishments.

Let's face it, a lot of security companies are sprouting nowadays because of the increasing demand. Subsequently, you'll be very confused on what to buy.

Is it the best alarm system? Does it ensure total safety? Is it the appropriate alarm?

These are few questions run in your mind when you plan to buy an alarm system. And honestly when you already shop for the right products, you will be more confused of the different kinds of alarm systems available. In the end, you won't be able to actually decide which ones for you.

So to help you with your confusion, let us take a look at the various kind of alarm systems and what product really suits you.

CCTV Cameras

Let's start off with the most popular anti-crime gadget today - The CCTV Camera. Almost all of the people today have this installed in their houses, offices and business establishments. Why? Simply because it is one of the easiest, cheapest and effective ways to combat crimes.

CCTV cameras intimidate thieves and intruders because one thing they hate about it is it reveals their identity. Revealing their identity is the last thing these criminals want to happen so when they survey the scene and they will notice that you've installed a CCTV camera in your backyard, chances are they will back out.

CCTV Camera also records the event in details and you can review it for as long as you want. So when you want to know what really happened during a crime or an incident occurs, then go for CCTV cameras.

Monitoring Alarms

Monitoring alarms are what we collectively call a group of alarms that is directly attached to a police authority. So when an alarm is making its annoying sound, a signal is send directly to the authorities making them quick to response to any crimes.

Examples of this are motion alarms wherein the alarm will sound when a moving object is detected. It may be a cat or a dog, it immediately reacts to slight movement and when an alarm is activated, armed response is also activated. Thus immediate action is given.

These are just some helpful tips to help you figure out things. If you want more assistance in choosing the best alarm systems, you can go to www.citiprotection.co.za [http://www.citiprotection.co.za/why-us.html] or consult an alarm expert.