CHAPTER 8

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The Home Security System

Living in modern times can be . . . well, let’s face it. It can be a scary, stressful thing. Bad guys, and the crimes they commit, are everywhere. According to the FBI Crime Statistics web site, there were approximately 9 million property crimes committed in the United States in 2012—the most recent year for which statistics are available. The days of living on a peaceful street, where neighbors knew each other and you could leave your door unlocked while you went to work, are long gone.

Luckily, we’re able to protect our homes and also to watch those homes with cameras—both still and video—that are mounted ...

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