Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

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The FBI reports a burglary occurs every 14 seconds.1 A home without a security system is 2 to 3 times more likely to be burglarized.2 85% of police officials surveyed believe home monitored alarms help deter burglary attempts.3 Over 2 million home invasions occurred in 2006.1 63% of residential burglaries in 2006 took place during the day.1 The average dollar loss per burglary offense in 2006 was $1,834.1 See how the Brink's Home Security system can help protect your family and home.

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The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) reports that in 2006, 80% of all civilian fire deaths resulted from home structure fires.4 From 2000 to 2004, 65% of reported home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.4 See how the Brink's monitored smoke/heat detector can alert you and the fire department.

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A fatal injury occurs in the home every 14 minutes and a disabling injury every 4 seconds5 The five leading causes of fatal injury are falls; poisoning; choking; drowning; and fires, flames and smoke.5 See how the Brink's emergency medical button can notify assistance.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the leading causes of poisoning deaths in the United States.6 There are approximately 2,100 unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide (CO) every year in the U.S. and the use of CO alarms could potentially prevent many of these fatalities.6 More than 15,000 CO injuries occur annually from this colorless, odorless and tasteless poison.5 See how the monitored Brink's carbon monoxide detector can alert you and your family to an odorless and silent danger.