Reptile Collection stolen from NSW Wildlife Reserve

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So what were the worthwhile points made on security?

· CCTV has its limitations. For those criminals who know it is there and where it is ahead of time, it is not likely to be effective.
· Monitored silent alarms can be effective in catching the culprits in the act.
· Dogs are an effective warning device and potential deterrent on premises that are occupied e.g. the family home.
· Trained guard dogs will not take baits and will take down and hold intruders.
· German Shepherds are an excellent choice for a family watch dog due to their natural behaviours which can be maximised by appropriate training.
· For highly valuable collections, layered security is very effective (refer post #97).

From my reading, most reptile thefts target easily stolen animals that can then be readily off-loaded to provide money for drugs. Targeting of a particular animal appears to be a rarity for it generally requires a buyer ahead of time to make it worthwhile. This is different from the theft of multiple animals of a particular nature that are considered highly desired in the trade.
 
CCTV has its limitations. For those criminals who know it is there and where it is ahead of time, it is not likely to be effective.
· Monitored silent alarms can be effective in catching the culprits in the act.
· Dogs are an effective warning device and potential deterrent on premises that are occupied e.g. the family home.
· Trained guard dogs will not take baits and will take down and hold intruders.
· German Shepherds are an excellent choice for a family watch dog due to their natural behaviours which can be maximised by appropriate training.
Totally agree.
 
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