The combination of a deep recession and widespread law-enforcement funding cuts could result in a spike in home invasions and burglaries this summer. Generally, burglars target upscale homes, those off the beaten path, and in or near a city. Installing an alarm system is likely to deter burglars and could be a homeowner’s best defense, according to a professor at Temple University who studies security and policing.

A top-of-the-line system that includes a detector on every door and two on every window can cost thousands, but unless the home contains extremely valuable items, a top-shelf system isn’t necessary. Most homeowners can opt for a basic package that secures all exterior doors and includes a handful of well-placed motion detectors, according to the executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition, a trade association dedicated to reducing false alarms.

Alarm installers will drill holes in walls and woodwork, and will know how to bypass the security system, so it’s essential that homeowners check out potential companies for honesty and skill.  Collecting referrals from friends, neighbors, and trusted tradesmen, and verifying that the companies are members of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, can help minimize risk.

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