About Louisiana
Louisiana is known around the world for one of America’s biggest annual celebrations, Mardi Gras, a party that is rivaled by few others.
Each February, hundreds of thousands flock to New Orleans to experience the French Quarter party, which is filled with food, people, and festivities.
However, since 2005, the state has been in rebuilding mode after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Although New Orleans was hit hardest by the forces of nature, the rest of the state suffered as well.
Evacuees from coastal communities headed north seeking shelter and a new place to call home, which put pressure on non-affected cities.
Louisiana officials report that plans are in place to build 5,000 new affordable homes in the next five years to replace those that were lost during the hurricane.
Although Louisiana has one of the highest crime rates in the nation at #48, they have approximately double the law enforcement employees than the national average at about 5 per 100,000.
As for specific crimes, the state has higher than average violent crime and property crime rates and lower than average auto theft and hate crime rates.
Their crimes per square mile are about equal to the nation’s average.
Finding the Best Home Security Systems in Louisiana
As a state with one of the worst crime rates in the United States, Louisiana residents will want to purchase quality home security.
Yes, the very best home security systems usually charge more than the other home security companies.
The key for Louisiana-based home security customers will be to find a home security system that is both affordable and reliable.
Pay attention to these vital characteristics to give you some insight into which home security company is right for you:
- Low/no contract requirements
- Low upfront fees
- Great customer service (see customer reviews)
- Does not use 3rd-party home security products
Home security companies that sell 3rd-party home security devices do not stand behind their products in the same way that other home security companies do. We recommend that customers choose a company that manufactures and sells its own products.
Though we do not have anything against larger home security companies, the larger the company is the more often customer concerns may be overlooked.
Additionally, make sure you question the sales rep of each company thoroughly about exactly what the monthly fee, upfront cost, and cancellation fees will be (as well as any other fees they may have).
