With increasing terrorism and home invasion incidents, it seems that there is no longer a safe haven where you can assume that your loved ones and children are safe. The general aura seems to be that of increased terror, robberies and murders. People are becoming more aggressive and the world is no longer as safe as it used to be.

The fear that the next home to be attacked or invaded could you yours sends a chilling shiver down the spine. But it is a fact that not many can avoid today if they are practical people. One way to avoid this constant tension about whether your loved ones are safe at home or not while you may be attending a late night office party, is to look up the wide range of home security systems that are available these days. What you actually need is some kind of an alarm or a panic room which can be used if a burglar tries to force entry.

There were days when people used to keep fire arms in their homes just in case of an unexpected untoward incident but these days people are looking towards more technology oriented solutions that those that involve a lot of brawn.

This is where the sophisticated alarm systems come in. These hi-tech systems are capable of allowing access to the home based on various criteria. These could be a password, voice recognition, finger printing and the like. Don't be surprised because these things are no longer gizmos that you see in Star Wars and Mission Impossible. They are now available for the common man to buy and use for the security of their loved ones. These systems are no longer affordable to only the rich and the famous. They have percolated the income strata's since the need to keep loved ones safe is a need that does not recognize income and wealth levels.

There are other gadgets that can monitor the front and back door and take pictures of anyone who come on the door step. This has made life very difficult for the robber especially if they are not expecting such security or prepared for it. Whether the called rings the bell or not! Whether the caller knocks on the door or not! The vigilant camera is bound to take pictures of what comes in and goes out and can be used for reference in the unlikely even if a forced entry.