My security system is not installed in the hope of stopping theft... or catching a thief. As you point out...they'd be released instantly if they were arrested in the first place.
Nope... my security system is for protection while we are HOME. I want a warning should someone attempt a break-in while any of my family is home.
Fortunately home theft is not common here... AG theft is rampant but so far home break-in's are rather rare. It HAS happened, and it's getting worse... but I think, (at least it seems), no where near as bad here as in the cities. - JamesJM