Having a home security system with the latest technology really can deter home invasions and robberies. But how do home security systems work?

When a thief is casing your home, whether they are in San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, or anywhere in the county, they will look to see if you have a security system. If they see one, they are less likely to choose your home. This is especially true if you have multiple levels of protection, such as window sensors, video monitoring, and motion detection both inside your home and outside your home.

Consider this recent news story. CBSN Bay Area reported that the police arrested a woman after a homeowner in San Bruno noticed someone ransacking their home via their surveillance camera. The police arrive on the scene and arrested the suspect who was driving the homeowner’s truck.

Last year, a home security camera helped San Mateo County Sheriffs identify a man who stole a car. The public information officer for the county Sheriff’s Office told reporters that their investigations have benefited greatly from the widespread adoption of home surveillance systems.

Your home surveillance system could also protect your neighbors. Footage from your camera could identify getaway vehicles, robbery suspects and porch pirates. In fact, San Mateo Sheriff’s deputies say that they often look for homes with security cameras when they canvas a neighborhood after a crime has occurred.