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 The Illusion of Security-------------------------------------------------------------- What would it take to make you feel safe and secure? A security alarm system? A surveillance camera? There are various products designed to do just that, make you feel safe. Some work, some don't, and some appear to work even if they are not actually functional. But that is part of the illusion of security. If it appears to be protected, or looks like too much trouble, a potential criminal may pass it by and look for an easier target. Self defense 101. Look alert and project a confident demeanor. Appear to be a harder target and a lesser assailant may look to prey elsewhere. Security 101. Have a visible keypad or security camera prominently displayed with a flashing red LED light and a would be robber may think twice about tangling with the nuisance of a security alarm. As long as no one knows that the security devices are fake, everything is fine. Right? There are many types of deceptive security devices and fake security cameras that give the impression of a fully functional system. They are cheaper to buy, easier to install and have almost zero maintenance. As long as they look realistic enough, they may work, most of the time. Until someone makes a mistake, and lets the cat out of the bag. Just like a magician that ends up exposing his secret to the audience. The illusion is over. Let me explain two real world examples of how a good idea became a poor security practice. First, we have a small convenience store in a not-so-wonderful neighborhood. The owner had a few instances of vandalism and theft and decided to do something about it. He found that it would be much cheaper to buy a fake security camera instead of a full video surveillance and recording system. He purchased a realistic looking camera that would screw mount to the ceiling and required a 9-volt battery to power the red LED light to complete the illusion of a fully functional system. Problem is, he made one grave mistake. Lured by the low price, he decided the more cameras he purchased, the more secure his store would appear. Right? Wrong. When he installed 20 fake security cameras into his small convenience store, the "system" screamed fake, and was proven to be, as the over abundance of flashing cameras failed to deter troublemakers from causing the same havoc as before. Another well-intentioned, but poorly carried out example is another local business. This one was a small, but lucrative medical practice that could have easily afforded a complete security system. Which is what it looked like they had... until... So I ended up with an 8:30 am appointment, which was when they opened up for the day. I showed up at 8:15 am, assuming they would be there earlier then my scheduled appointment time. I was wrong, the door was still locked and no one was there. I could see their security keypad just inside the locked door, fully equipped with an LED. 5 minutes later another 8:30 am patient arrived early, again to the locked door. 8:35 rolls around and the receptionist finally arrives and apologizes for running late. As soon as she unlocks the door, the alarm system starts its warning beep sequence, giving you the standard 30-60 seconds to enter the code before the alarm actually goes off. Ignoring the beeping, the receptionist continues on to unlock the inner double door. The other patent jokingly says, "You need to hurry up, the police are going to show up," with a smile. "Don't worry" reassures the receptionist, "The alarm isn't even hooked up to anything!" she says with a laugh. I just stood there, shaking my head, wondering how many other patients knew this secret. I'd wager a bet the owner doesn't know his illusion is up. So what is the moral to these stories? Don't settle on illusions and buy the real products? Not necessarily, even the fake security measures are viable to some extent. But make perfectly sure that your secret magic tricks are kept secret. As long as your illusions are still believable or unknown, your secret is safe. As well as your business or home. For more information on a wide range of personal protection products such as security alarms, cameras, pepper sprays, stun guns and more, please check out: http://www.worthprotectionsecurity.com It would be nice to believe that nothing will happen to you, but the reality of it is that an ounce of protection could be worth more than a pound of cure. What is Worth Protection to you? Your belongings? Your family? Your personal well-being? Stay safe and be prepared! ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
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