False Alarms!
99% of all alarms are false. Loosely defined a false alarm is when the police department is dispatched to a property. Many, if not all cities now fine for excessive false alarms. Some even require that you attend a "false alarm class." Simply put time is money to all involved.
90% of police believe that a security system is a good deterent. However, to work correctly there are many variables that must be taken into consideration. One is design, if not properly designed even the best security installer will not help prevent false alarms. For example, a seasoned security professional might ask you questions about lifestyle, number of people using system, how you plan on using the system. Other questions may be if you have pets in the house or a housekeeper.
The second variable is installation and equipment. If the techincian is not properly trained and installing the equipment as specified by the manufacture as well as the security consultants design the system has increased risk of not properly working. Furthermore, wire is not wire, alarm equipment is not all the same. It is how you install it. It would be like saying that all cars are the same quality. CP-01 is a industry standard that should also be considered when picking alarm equipment.
The third step to a good system is picking a ompany that offers constant training on the system, has contact with you often, and offers extended maintenance. Training is critical. Often a security provider will just hand you an owners manual and tell you to call the office if you have questions. Considering that most false alarms are caused by the end user. Training is essential to a good security systems. Again just like a car from time to time you should have your security tuned-up.
The final step in a good security system is a well trained, local, 24 hour central station with a U.L. Listing. For a central station to be effective in handling emergency calls from your alarm system they must have up-to-date information, such as, contact numbers, password, and who will using the system. It is also important to know how the alarm panel will be notifying them, via phone line, cellular, Internet, or radio. Finally, what information will they recieve. For example, do they get a "test" signal on your system on a regular basis? Will they know what or where the violation occured?
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