burglar alarm
Intruder detection system
A burglar alarm is a security device that detects unauthorized entry and sounds an alert.
Most systems use sensors on doors and windows, motion detectors, or both, triggering a loud siren or notifying a monitoring service: The burglar alarm went off when someone broke the back window.
Also called a security alarm.
Wailing alert device
- warningAlert about danger
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- audibleCapable of being detected by ear
- loudHigh in volume
noise · bell · horn · strobe · beacon · chime · klaxon · notification
Input-detecting device
- motion detectorDevice sensing nearby movement
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- cameraImage capturing device
- keypadButton array for input
wireless · infrared · control panel · monitoring · smart home · app · remote · zone
Unlawful entry to premises
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
- home invasionUnlawful entry while occupied
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
breach · unauthorized entry · prowler · detection · triggered · tripped · perimeter breach · door sensor
Stopping something before occurring
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- visibleAble to be seen
sticker · signage · decal · warning sign · fake · dummy · psychological · opportunist
Civil law enforcement
- dispatchSend with speed
- 911Crisis response number
- verificationProving something accurate
- patrolRegular surveillance route
armed response · call-out · notification · alert fatigue · permit · fines · response time · central station
siren
Wailing alert device
loud · noise · bell · horn · strobe · beacon · chime · klaxon · notification · blaring
sensor
Input-detecting device
- motion detectorDevice sensing nearby movement
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- cameraImage capturing device
keypad · wireless · infrared · control panel · monitoring · smart home · app · remote · zone · arm
break-in
Unlawful entry to premises
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
- home invasionUnlawful entry while occupied
trespass · breach · unauthorized entry · prowler · detection · triggered · tripped · perimeter breach · door sensor · window sensor
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
visible · sticker · signage · decal · warning sign · fake · dummy · psychological · opportunist · crime prevention
police
Civil law enforcement
- dispatchSend with speed
- 911Crisis response number
- verificationProving something accurate
patrol · armed response · call-out · notification · alert fatigue · permit · fines · response time · central station · duress code
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- alert soundsbeep, buzzer, chime, doorbell, ringtone
- building protectionfireproofing, insulation, waterproofing, lightning rod, sprinkler
- home alertsbeep, buzzer, chime, doorbell, timer beep
burglar alarmcrowbar
Metal prying lever
skeleton key · getaway car · lockpick · lock pick · glass cutter
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Trained protective canine
security guard · deadbolt · barbed wire · safe room · armed response
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