There are a few strategies to utilizing passive security measures to their maximum potential. The two most popular forms of passive security include the installation of a fake outdoor security camera and the use of lighting security. Both offer a way to stop a burglar psychologically and do not offer any real protection beyond that. This is an important concept to keep in mind because no situation requiring real surveillance should rely on fake cameras and lighting.

Installing a fake camera means you need to ensure that it is believably real and that means to avoid purchasing something that looks cheap or fake. If it is going to complement a greater system then your fake camera will have to look a lot like your real outdoor security cameras to prevent any suspicion that it is really a dummy camera. There are fake cameras that come with LED lights and motion sensors that control the panning of the camera to make it appear very real. This is a good investment if you choose to use a fake camera since the risk of being discovered as a fake can result in very bad consequences.

Using lighting security is common for private homes since it is the step up from most people who have absolutely no security beyond a lock on the door. There are a few ways to set up the lighting system and each has its strengths and weaknesses. The most basic is turning the light on all night long or using a sensor that detects low light levels which will turn the lights on automatically. It is a wasteful strategy to leave the lights on all night which is why the motion sensor is a good alternative. This way the lights only come on when activity is detected. Another strategy is to use a combination high-low bulb which keeps the area lit on low wattage to conserve energy but turns on the high wattage when motion is detected.

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