Re: How will the Security industry hold up during a recession/depression?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

jay wrote:
> How was the industry during previous recessions?  Does crime go up and
> hence more houses and businesses get alarm systems or upgrades?
> How much is business dependent on new construction?
>
> Is the security/alarm business recession resistant?  Recession-proof?
> How about depressions?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jay


The first thing people cancel when they're "financially strapped" is
their monitoring contract.  The LAST thing they cancel is the cable TV.
  They won't stop buying cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs.  They're all far
more important than "security".