Reddit reviews GE SH50246 Personal Security Door Stop Alarm,black

Recommend this too. It's a doorstop that's loud as all hell. I mean like wake up everyone in the neighborhood loud. If they do get through...that'll wake you up and hopefully scare em off too.

This might seem silly, but have you tried skypeing with your husband as you fall asleep? It might ease your mind being able to talk to and see your husband next to you as you're drifting off.


Edit: As for actually safety (as opposed to just feeling safer), I just saw this in another thread: http://www.amazon.com/GE-Personal-Security-Door-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M

Door alarm

This is a cheap, damageless and effective way to see if someone is coming into your apartment while you're in it (esp overnight).

It makes a horrific noise when someone opens the door. It won't work when you're out of your apartment, but it can be effective in scaring people away!

This is terrible, and I'm so sorry you aren't being taken seriously.

You said you're in southern PA - try reaching out to the people at Laurel House. If you're not in the area they serve, they should be familiar with other regional resources and be able to refer you appropriately. They have a hotline number to call (1-800-642-3150), and I'm sure that they'll have advice and suggestions that we won't come up with.

I agree with the restraining order. Some thoughts off the top of my head about living alone:

1. Did he have a key to your place? Or access to your keys at any point where he could have made a copy (say, while he was bringing in your mail while you were out of town)? Change the locks.
   
   
2. Look into some kind of home security system. If you can't afford to go the ADT route, there are alternatives that may give you some peace of mind, like this door stop alarm. Check out what other home security options show up for windows, sliding glass doors, as they apply to your place. A motion sensor light may be helpful.
   
   
3. Ask your neighbors to take any alarms seriously!
   
   
4. Lock down your social media so that he can't find out where you are, what you're doing, and when you will or won't be home. If you're on Facebook and you have mutual friends, make sure you have everything set to "Friends only" - if you have it set to "Friends of Friends," any friend the two of you share can be his gateway into seeing your info. I believe you can flat out block certain members, too.
   
   
5. I know it's a PITA, but you could change cell phone numbers - although if he finds out your new number, you've done all that for nothing. As an alternative, I know that Verizon lets you block up to 5(ish) phone numbers for a few months for free. After a few months, you have to reblock them. There may be a paid service that lets you block them indefinitely. See if your provider has a similar service.
   
   But really, call that hotline I listed above, because I'm just spinning my wheels thinking of anything that could be useful and those people handle this stuff every day!
   
   edit: added the hotline # since it's not on the Laurel House main homepage.
   
   

I've already said to another redditor about getting a door stop alarm: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000YNR4M
They're a pretty cool invention that will at the very least alert you to an intruder, and most are able to stop the door from opening any further so it stops anyone getting in. It won't be as ideal seen as you have roommates but I guess you could agree that whoever is in last puts it at the door before going to bed? It's a step up from a lock, but not as costly or deadly as a gun?

http://www.amazon.com/GE-Personal-Security-Door-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M

You are correct to be paranoid, but thats just a natural reaction. Increase your security, and the paranoia should subside.

Some ways to beef up your urban living security situation

• Get a dog. Best. Security. Ever.
  
• Add a little security tech to your pad. Doesn't matter how broke you are, you can afford a $12 Door Stop Alarm. You could also splurge $40 on a motion detector that will email you when the door is opened.
  
• Get some creepy security alarm stickers for the windows. You make think that is ridiculous, but its cheap, easy, and makes you at least a slightly less attractive target.
  
• Lock your doors

Sounds like you've done everything I would think to do in this situation. Your mother (and perhaps, you) may have lost the sense of security inside her own home at this point, so caring for that aspect will be important. If you'd like, I'd be willing to purchase some anti-theft items for your home to relieve just a bit of that stress. Some things I found on Amazon with Prime shipping and decent reviews are Addalock, Door Jammer, and Door Stop Alarm. The last one might quickly become a nuisance from false triggers or if people in your household go in and out of your home at random hours. PM me your mailing address if you'd like me to send any of these to you.

There are products like this, but the reviews show people having a good amount of success as well as people who say it doesn't work.

Also, there are things like this, where it will merely alert you to your door opening.

ah yes, maybe this one. should work with sliding doors

http://www.amazon.com/GE-50246-Smart-Home-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M

Put it far enough from the door that you can open the door without triggering it, but close enough that they trigger it because they don't know it's there. If you're friends with one of your neighbors, let them in on it. Tell them to call the cops when they hear it go off.

Get a door stop alarm. Besides jamming the front door in place, it will also sound whenever the door opens, alerting you to when the maintenance people walk in.

Ahh yeah, family complicates what should be a business matter.

The temporary lock, i think, would technically still be a violation, but it'd at least protect you from light attempts to enter, at least while you're at home. You could probably accomplish a similar result by using a doorstop. And I see one that has an alarm; that'd be nice so if someone tried to get in, it'd wake you.

Time to get one of these - http://amzn.com/B0000YNR4M

Yay! Alarm!

Half the price and insanely loud!

Note: If this seems scrambled, it's because I'm just jotting things down as I think of them.

First off, you need to worry about your own well-being. Remember that she has conditioned you to be afraid of her - without that conditioning, she is just an angry and vindictive woman... And that's nothing to be afraid of in and of itself. Before I go any further, here is something that might help you sleep at night. Just put one at each of your exterior doors. They're 120db, (which, for reference, is louder than many car horns,) so they'll wake up everything, including you and probably even your neighbors. I've heard that they might not work as well on hardwood floors (because they'll simply slide instead of jamming under the door,) but putting something heavy (like a book) behind it helps to mitigate this. If you need something more immediate, (instead of waiting on shipping,) you may try checking Walmart/Target, or your local home improvement stores.

It's a very good thing that your brother is there to back you up (and to let you know that shit hit the fan.) It'll be an early warning system to let you know when to expect her to be angry. After all, she likely won't react very well to it, and will come after anyone who she thinks might have ratted her out. Remember that she won't know for sure, since the report will be anonymous. They may not even tell her why she's being investigated. If that's the case, you can even say that you have no idea what she's talking about, and that maybe one of the neighbors said something. Here are some tips to reduce worrying when shit hits the fan though...

If she shows up at your house, don't open the door. Tell her to go away through the door. Just keep your door locked, and yell it through. We all know that she won't leave though - N's don't take kindly to boundaries, and a locked door in their face is about as solid a boundary as you can set. They love to push at those boundaries, to see just how much they can realistically get away with. Don't let her try and coerce you into opening it - She is an abuser who has you in her cross-hairs. You don't owe her anything. This is why you move on to step two: Calling the cops.

Just call the cops, and let them handle things. It's really that simple. She can scream at your door all she wants, but it won't do any good, (and will actually serve to strengthen your case against her.) If they ask, you do want to make a report. If they don't ask, tell them to make one - A police report while she is being investigated by the foster care group? That's an open-and-shut case. If she shows up again, just lather, rinse, and repeat. This sends a clear message that you won't let her push your boundaries.

Here's what to expect from the cops: The first time, they'll simply tell her to stop making a disturbance, and to go away. If she flat out refuses, they may even arrest her for something like trespassing or harassment, just to get her out of your hair. They'll tell you to give them a call if she shows back up, and will do a report about it. Get a copy of the report. The second time they'll do the same, but they'll be a little more forceful. This is why you get a report every time it happens - After the second or third time, you can file for a restraining order against her, using the reports as evidence to back up your case. This means that if she shows up again after being served the order, (which is likely... Again, N's loathe boundaries, and will see exactly how far you let them cross yours,) they actually have a crime to arrest her for.

Next up: Phone calls. You mentioned that you had some blocked callers. If she does get through and call you, simply tell her to stop, and that any further calls will be considered harassment. Don't let her talk over you or interrupt you. Simply say that any further calls will be considered harassment, and that she needs to stop immediately. Then write down the time and date of the call, with a brief summary. It doesn't need to be super detailed, as long as it sums things up accurately. Be systematic - Every time she calls, tell her to stop harassing you, and write it down. Again: Be methodical. After three or four calls, you can get (at best) a restraining order, or (if they won't let you get the restraining order) a no-contact order - This is why you were methodical in your notes. Courts will happily take your notes as evidence as long as you were consistent in how you dealt with it. If all this sounds like too much, you can always just get another SIM and use that - Just remember to be selective in who you give your number to, otherwise she may end up getting a hold of it again.

Congratulations! I recently moved into my own place and have found a few things that helped.


Depending on your budget, I'd recommend the Canary ($200). It's a wireless camera that instantly alerts you if there's any activity in your house while you're away. You can also check in via wireless video at any time.


I also use a door alarm for extra peace of mind while I'm home.


I now always carry readily-accessible pepper spray and a small flashlight when I'm going out or coming home in the dark.


A final random tip: I keep my energy bill low by using a space heater in the room I'm hanging out in.


Hope that helps! Best of luck with the new place. :)

I don't remember the brand name but it was similar to this but less money from Dollarama.

What you want is a door stop alarm, they're good for travel too.
http://www.amazon.com/GE-Personal-Security-Door-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M

This is great.
http://www.amazon.com/GE-Personal-Security-Door-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414077427&sr=8-1&keywords=door+stop+alarm

I recommend this...

http://www.amazon.com/50246-Smart-Home-Door-Alarm/dp/B0000YNR4M/ref=pd_sim_hi_1

I have a couple of these on a sliding glass door. They work pretty well and they are sensitive enough to trigger when you're opening the door. Problem is if my cat messes with them they can go off.

As for door opening something like this or this

Now granted I'm no guru when it comes to home defense. I live in a nice area where people can leave their bikes out over night unlocked and expect them to be there in the morning.

I have insurance so if I do get robbed I'm covered. I have valuables secured as best as I can since i'm renting. My concern is when my gf or I are home and someone tries to get in or something I want to be awake.

Back Porch option (2.) Install a motion sensor porch light as a deterrent. If you're crafty you can wire it so a light just inside the door turns on at the same time (makes it seem like someone is there. If you can add a 5 second delay to the indoor light you're golden).

Buy one of those locks with anti-theft guarantees. I know Kryptonite has one (http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Documents/TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS.pdf). Not sure how legit it is, but it may give you some peace of mind.

I'm sure you could rig one of these up: http://www.amazon.com/GE-Smart-Home-Alarm-50246/dp/B0000YNR4M/ref=cts_ap_1_fbt
Loud as hell, would likely give anyone trying to mess with your bike a startle.