Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I have two security problems for two different locations. One is a very big deal!
First, the easy problem, and the one I'm less concerned about.
My house is in a fairly upscale neighborhood but it's in the city. Crime is increasing, particularly burglary. I'm looking for the best system to protect my home and its content. I want window, door, and camera protection (a camera which records who is in the house, on the property, and maybe can be remotely monitored by me) + monitoring service (that will call the cops if need be). I own my home and can have things installed but only by paying someone to do the work (I'm not handy enough to trust myself on it nor do I want to do the work).
Any ideas? Brands? Pros and cons? Cost? Etc?
The second problem is more important to me.
My daughter is a college junior. She's not old enough to legally qualify for a handgun carry permit. As I read the state laws she would be in legal jeopardy carrying a loaded handgun in her vehicle. She attends a public university and works in a school.
She shares an apartment with another girl. The apartment is nice and in a very safe area (according to the city police). The apartment has two entrances both being normal and substantial doors. There are no other ways of getting into the apartment besides windows (no ceiling tiles that give access via the ceiling or anything like that). The first floor windows are all sealed and don't open. The second floor windows have locks are kept locked.
On several occasions she and/or her roomie have come home to find the doors locked, including the dead bolts which can only be locked with a key (from the outside). Items within the apartment have been moved or rearranged. Nothing of value has been taken and perhaps nothing at all. Police reports have been filed at least four times. The locks have now been changed by the landlord. Both doors have dead bolts. Nobody has access for maintenance, etc.
The police say they've increased security rounds in her area because of this. My daughter reports police being seen by her (which is new). Good.
The locks were changed about a week ago, but...
This has happened once since the locks were changed!
My daughter says no friends, boyfriends, family, or anyone have been given keys. The spare keys are accounted for and put in a hiding place not obvious to visitors.
Not hardly!
Obviously someone is messing with these girls. It might well be an ex-boyfriend or even current kinda sorta boyfriend of the roomie. However, both these girls are serious students, serious people, and far from the usual college fools you might be thinking of. Not that they're mature adults or perfect of course.
Let's say someone thinks this a fun prank. Unless they're an absolute idiot they probably know it is also a felony.
What happens if my daughter or her roommate come home and the person is in the apartment and the girl recognizes them. What are the invader's options?
Since this is a rented apartment I don't want to install and perhaps can't install a system that's permanent. We're trying to get the landlord to install cameras, etc.
I'm trying to figure out how to make my daughter and her roommate safe.
I know this is not a situation anybody even wants to think about, and I'm sorry to bring it up, but it's very important and also urgent. I have no idea how this criminal is getting in.
We're asking the neighbors to look out for unauthorized entry, too, and to call the cops. I've also discussed the situation with my friend who is an attorney. She's a mom of several daughter of a similar age.
Any ideas?
Happy shaves,
Jim
First, the easy problem, and the one I'm less concerned about.
My house is in a fairly upscale neighborhood but it's in the city. Crime is increasing, particularly burglary. I'm looking for the best system to protect my home and its content. I want window, door, and camera protection (a camera which records who is in the house, on the property, and maybe can be remotely monitored by me) + monitoring service (that will call the cops if need be). I own my home and can have things installed but only by paying someone to do the work (I'm not handy enough to trust myself on it nor do I want to do the work).
Any ideas? Brands? Pros and cons? Cost? Etc?
The second problem is more important to me.
My daughter is a college junior. She's not old enough to legally qualify for a handgun carry permit. As I read the state laws she would be in legal jeopardy carrying a loaded handgun in her vehicle. She attends a public university and works in a school.
She shares an apartment with another girl. The apartment is nice and in a very safe area (according to the city police). The apartment has two entrances both being normal and substantial doors. There are no other ways of getting into the apartment besides windows (no ceiling tiles that give access via the ceiling or anything like that). The first floor windows are all sealed and don't open. The second floor windows have locks are kept locked.
On several occasions she and/or her roomie have come home to find the doors locked, including the dead bolts which can only be locked with a key (from the outside). Items within the apartment have been moved or rearranged. Nothing of value has been taken and perhaps nothing at all. Police reports have been filed at least four times. The locks have now been changed by the landlord. Both doors have dead bolts. Nobody has access for maintenance, etc.
The police say they've increased security rounds in her area because of this. My daughter reports police being seen by her (which is new). Good.
The locks were changed about a week ago, but...
This has happened once since the locks were changed!
My daughter says no friends, boyfriends, family, or anyone have been given keys. The spare keys are accounted for and put in a hiding place not obvious to visitors.
Not hardly!
Obviously someone is messing with these girls. It might well be an ex-boyfriend or even current kinda sorta boyfriend of the roomie. However, both these girls are serious students, serious people, and far from the usual college fools you might be thinking of. Not that they're mature adults or perfect of course.
Let's say someone thinks this a fun prank. Unless they're an absolute idiot they probably know it is also a felony.
What happens if my daughter or her roommate come home and the person is in the apartment and the girl recognizes them. What are the invader's options?
- Prison.
- Kill the girl.
- Hope the girl laughs it off?
Since this is a rented apartment I don't want to install and perhaps can't install a system that's permanent. We're trying to get the landlord to install cameras, etc.
I'm trying to figure out how to make my daughter and her roommate safe.
I know this is not a situation anybody even wants to think about, and I'm sorry to bring it up, but it's very important and also urgent. I have no idea how this criminal is getting in.
We're asking the neighbors to look out for unauthorized entry, too, and to call the cops. I've also discussed the situation with my friend who is an attorney. She's a mom of several daughter of a similar age.
Any ideas?
Happy shaves,
Jim