Terry OBrien has security cameras around his home.

The drapes are drawn. Even during the day.

A stop is wedged under the door every night.

Subtle changes in the neighborhood prompt quick calls from his wife to 911. A suspicious man with a flashlight? It was a neighbor walking his dog at night. A suspicious car? It belonged to a painter doing some work at the house next door.

OBrien said life was not always like that.

The past months string of home invasions, some horrifically violent and brutal, have provoked that response.

Such a crime drives that kind of fear into a neighborhood. Into a community. Because unlike a mugging in an alley or a holdup at a drugstore, home invasion strikes where people feel most protected. The sanctity and security of the home is violated.

Victims of home invasions can bear unimaginable grief and pain. The physical and emotional suffering can be profound. The fear can be overwhelming.

But one does not have to be a victim to be afraid. Neighbors can suffer to a degree, too. They sympathize with the victims. They fear for the victims. They fear for themselves.

The risk, experts in psychology and criminal justice say, is letting vigilance cascade into paralyzing fear. People must find a balance or risk being a type of victim themselves.

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Austin, Texas (PRWEB) February 28, 2014

Protect America, nationwide pioneer of wireless home security systems, has partnered with the Austin Police Department (APD) to help support its Motorcycle Unit. Select officers from the Unit will be riding across the country to Washington D.C. in May to honor a fallen comrade at the National Police Memorial Ceremonies.

Officers joined Protect America team members at the companys campus to showcase their bikes and discuss the journey to Washington. These officers put themselves on the line every day, said Protect America VP of Marketing Melissa Walker. Were honored to support the APD and want to recognize police departments all over the country for their service and bravery.

Now more than ever, homeowners are turning to simple and powerful home security systems to defend their homes against fires and burglary. Protect America offers affordable safety solutions customizable to every home. Visit http://www.protectamerica.com or call 1-800-951-5190 to speak with a Protect America home security expert about a wireless alarm system.

About Protect America, Inc.

Protect America is an Austin, Texas-based provider of wireless home security systems that employs approximately 400 people. Since the companys founding in 1992, Protect America has secured over half a million American homes. Protect America is part of the Rockbridge Growth Equity family of companies that includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans. Protect America offers affordable security solutions customizable to every home. Call 1-800-951-5190 to speak with a Protect America home security expert about an interactive wireless alarm system.

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By Jessa Goddard Thursday February 27, 2014 3:46 PM UPDATED: Thursday February 27, 2014 3:56 PM COLUMBUS, Ohio -

The "Smart Home" is the latest in home security and management. It is now on display at the Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden Show.

The Smart House gives a whole new meaning to the flip of a switch.

By using a computer, tablet or smartphone, one can remotely access and control virtually every inch of the 900 square feet house.

Lowes Assistant Store Manager, Kevin Verbryke, said, So everything communicates with the centralized hub, which we have located up here on top of this bookcase. That's essentially the brain for the whole home.

The home features a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and entertainment area. These rooms were constructed and are on display inside the Ohio Expo Center.

Things such as adjusting the thermostat, turning on the fireplace, or turning down the blinds are all controlled using Lowe's exclusive new "Iris" system.

Verbryke went on to explain, They want to have the convenience of being able to monitor their homes and get alerts as to what's happening in their home, while they're not there.

The house allows its owner to virtually check on family members and pets in real time, using one of three kits: safe and secure, comfort and control or the smart kit, which ranges in price from $179 to $299 dollars.

Verbryke described the smart kit, It's very simple to set up. It's all wireless; it runs through your Wi-Fi network within your home. You set it up with a laptop or MacBook something like that, and it's actually quite simple just to pare all the devices to your hub.

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