Aside from storm shutters and motion sensors, is it possible to have some form of electronic security for my home where I can monitor things via internet from the states? I think I already know the answer to this, but would like to know some options that are available. And please don't say, "get a caretaker".

yes you can. You need to set up cameras, a fixed ip and pay for at least the 1mb dsl service.

So you can watch while your stuff is stolen?

Yeah, and take pix too. If you live in the south you can call SACNW patrol and actually catch thieves red handed!

I have 3 cameras working around my property in San Pedro and watching them from England. Will have number 4 working soon. If you want to see them I can send you what you need to get into them.

You might want to think of some back up power source also in case of power outages maybe a small battery system so it keeps running during outages.

Gaz

Our home is South so the patrol does go by our home. However, we want to have a live video feed. It would be great too if we could have a voice feed as well to tell people to get off the property. With that said, InPlub, I'd like to hear more about what you have. I'll PM you with my email address. And "Belize-N-Us", I laughed at your comment. But yes, I want to see who is stealing my stuff so I can know how to better boobie trap my home.

InPub, are those cameras recording for time frame or is it live feed?

I am about 4 miles north and have four cameras (3 inside/1 outside) that are hooked up to a mac mini which allows me to watch live video or historical video for quite a period of time. They are all motion sensor based but the live feed is exactly that a live feed. I can access these cameras from anywhere that I have an internet connection including on my iPhone and iPad.

SnoopysMom they have live feed and will record and keep for 2-4 weeks so you can go into each camera and check. I took a look today and saw a friend in the yard the other day. I could tell to the second when he arrived and when he left.

I hope that helped, if you want to see them I have no problem with that, just let me know.

John

I had a BigFoot sighting on mine last year. It was sniffing around my back property markers.Couldn't figure how to make it a jpeg file to post on the ambergris caye board though.
Hasn't been back since it detected it might be on the net.
The Sucker was almost 7 feet tall.

Has there been any documented cases were home security cameras actually resulted in catching a criminal in Belize?

I just read where a security guard on Chappel actually saw the robbers in person but I did not read where the criminals were caught.

I just doubt that live video feeds will have much crime prevention impact. I think more live security / police on the ground, community involvement and harsh prison terms are part of the solution.

rumor has it he came in on the east/west road

Dragging his knuckles in the mud!
seriously Klcman my house is way (miles) North of the eastwest intersection. Thats not my issue with it at all.
BelizeN us you have a good point Kitty had a video of the guy that broke in my house and we supplied the officers with it but still nada.
Your right again a big ass kicking live security guard is the best deterrent.

Or Rottweiler

caretaker/guard is only way. He may even be able to find your stuff after thieving. There will never be 'harsh'prison terms. Prevention/guard is the only way. If you are away the place knows it and no camera will"stop" anything.

Along with the cameras, one needs to install a remote controlled machine gun.

Also, caretaker/ guard can steal your stuff. But you could use the electronics to keep track of the caretaker...

Jeezz.Don't own a bunch of stuff. Get an honest caretaker and treat them well. Maybe a day and night..home and away.

Don't know if it will help, but this ebook gives instructions on how to setup a home security system that you can monitor from your cell phone - might be worth a try.

http://bit.ly/bQHpsv