Home Security Early Warning - John 'Shrek' McPhee

John discusses early warning features outside the home.

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If you're concerned about home intruders, rioters, or looters, there are several additional measures you can take to protect yourself and your home:

Install a security system: A security system with sensors on doors and windows can alert you if there is an intruder in your home. Many systems also have cameras that allow you to see who is at your door or on your property.

Strengthen your home's security: You can make your home more secure by installing deadbolt locks on doors, using window locks or security film on windows, and trimming back any bushes or trees that could provide cover for an intruder.

Have a plan in place: It's important to have a plan in place in case of an emergency. Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if an intruder enters your home. You should also consider having a safe room or designated area where you can go in case of an emergency.

Consider a home security system with monitoring: A home security system with professional monitoring can provide additional peace of mind. If the system is triggered, the monitoring center will be notified and can dispatch the appropriate emergency services.

It's important to regularly review and update your home security measures to ensure that you and your family are protected.

[andrewsolorzano]

You and your videos of knowledge are what the people of America need. Please keep the videos coming. Thank you for your sacrifices and service.

[toddw]

Nothing beats a good dog. Anything moves and my dogs are on it. Also creates a distraction while I am waiting with my surprise. Bang, who was there!

[billdye]

Trail cameras are great for security because you are alerted before someone is close to the house. Plus you won't believe what or who travels thru between midnight & sunrise.

[robopaul]

Great explanation on cameras for detection vs identification

[charliemancuso]

Free lesson on home security from former tier one leader. Legs better listen up. Happy New Year CSM.

[gregstacia]

My dad was an 80 year-old Marine who tried to protect the tellers at his bank during a bank robbery in Reno Nevada. The last words out of his mouth before he was shot and killed were, “You son of a bitch.” I wish he was around to see your postings. I watch as many as I can that you could use. Thank you for the great work. Keep it up.
Semper Fi.

[Jake-jdbd]

Shrek, you know what's an awesome warning device/in-home obstacle? Baby gates. Now that I have kids, I got gates up on my stairs and some doorways. Literally every person that comes to my house who doesn't have kids have no idea how to open them, and they make a ton of noise when you do try to open it or hop over it and it snags your foot. May sound silly at face value, but do a test with a buddy who doesn't have kids. Close the gate behind you and run up the stairs, watch how long it takes for him to follow you.

[TMats]

Our house sits on a small acreage. We’ve had a driveway alarm since the house was completed. Home security system with cameras and a GSD.

[qbertatx]

I really have learned a lot from your videos. My I humbly ad some information? I install security cameras for business and residents. If you can go wired cameras over wireless. POE makes installation a snap. Too easy to jam and bypass 2.4 and 5.8 now. Also add a battery backup system which are relatively inexpensive now to a internal DVR and monitor. That way if your powers cut you still have access to your external cameras. Thank you again.

[kspjack]

As a 27 year veteran police officer, I've NEVER investigated a Home Burglary where the home had a Dog. But I've investigated countless Home Burglaries where they had video surveillance cameras. And the overwhelming majority of Burglars simply wore masks to avoid being identified on surveillance videos. So I agree with Mr. McPhee on the importance of Video Cameras. But if I had to pick between video surveillance cameras and my Dogs. I'm taking my Dogs all day long. And to use the words of criminals that I've interviewed over the years, "I don't fuck with anyplace that has a Dog!"

[bryanmontgomery]

Dakota Alert makes the BEST outdoor perimeter sensors.
Very reliable and very few false alarms when positioned correctly.
A little pricey but worth it.

[BurtSanders]

How about motion lights for nighttime events. Nothing sucks more than comfortably moving through the dark, then BAM, spotlights on you, and you're totally exposed, except when there's also a dog that looks at you and then gets up growling.

[gijonny]

You're neighbours are going to want a word with you, after watching how you keep planning to throw them under the bus 😂

[jessehernandez]

I always say depends on how much security you need. As a Army Veteran. I would say you got to have 3 layers of security and 360. So you got your outer perimeter, then your middle perimeter and the finally your internal perimeter. So for example, cameras outside pointing at the street. Catches them coming in on car or walking. Thats outer perimeter. Early warning sing, They break in passing your front lawn or gate. Thats medium perimeter, if they werent caught on outer perimeter cameras for facial then camera then medium permiter most likely. Lastly, inner perimeter inside your house. Cameras inside your house point in. Also can have cheap break window sensors alarm. That are like 20$ 4 pack, one loud costant sound if you break the window. One dog on the outside and one dog inside. You aint having a easy day if you break into my house is going to cost you. But all and all it depends on how much security you want to add. How extensive 😊, because thats not even talking about guns I have and if im home.

[sethhughes]

Spot on my friend, all the way down to the game cameras! My driveway is a quarter mile to the parking area for guests and/or deliveries. Sixty acres is alot to watch... so doing a few things such as the beams shooting across the drive at 100' past the 2X6x 1/2" box tube gate... let's you know someone is committed... it is not wide enough to turn around without an 8 point turn... so if they do an about face... 3 cams get the plates, color and type, mfg.... and the " smile " for the camera portraits. In 28 years, I have only locked one vehicle in... and it was hilarious.
Thanks for all the always to the point spot on content, I always enjoy your spin on it all! Respectfully, Seth

[dertythegrower]

50 chihuahuas. Never getting by in silence.

[rogerhudson]

American suburban houses never seem to have fences, hedges or gates...why?

[NCrdwlf]

Neighbor ::. Your hounds bark whenever someone gets half close to your house . Me: it’s their job .

[BRelo]

Truely a well of knowledge. Thank you brother!

[fromtheroad]

Trail cams busted my ex wife breaking in. Printed the Kodaks, deputy laughed at her when she said she had never been there. Priceless moment.