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  • Reducing False Alarms

    Reducing False Alarms

     

    According to Windsor Police, a false alarm is any alarm caused by human error or equipment problems requiring a police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed or attempted.

    Why are False Alarms a Problem?   

    • Alarms were originally designed to protect lives and property. Properly installed, used and maintained, alarms are a real asset. When misused, they become a liability. The Windsor Police Service as well as the security companies, must spend a significant amount of time and money reacting to false alarms. The system users also experience the inconvenience of false alarms and the assessment of fines.
    • A false alarm can endanger responding officers and the whole community. It may delay the officers from responding to a real emergency.
    • False alarms can lead neighbours to ignore your alarm when it goes off. In effect, your security system becomes less reliable and less credible.
    • False alarms make you reluctant to arm your system, in effect exposing your home or business to undetected theft or damage.
    • False alarms can cost you fines, and in some instances abusers may even have police response suspended.

     

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    What can you do to help reduce the amount of false alarms received?

    • Make sure everyone who has a key to your home or business knows how to operate the security system. Keep the name and number of your monitoring station handy.
    • Secure doors and windows before turning on the system.
    • Be aware of changes in the environment (ie. New animals, design changes, seasonal decorations, plants etc.)
    • Notify monitoring facility and Windsor Police Service of new installations, and any changes (ie. Name changes, new employees).
    • Check your batteries regularly
    • Equipment should be routinely inspected and maintained by qualified personnel.
    • Call your security company immediately if your system does not seem to be working properly.
    • An alarm system must be installed properly, maintained properly and used properly in order to be a deterrent against crime and perform to everyone’s expectations.

    For an evaluation of your security system, or to schedule a service call, call 1-800-265-5317 or just CLICK HERE.

  • Monitoring As Easy As 1-2-3

    Monitoring As Easy As 1-2-3

    Once your Security ONE system is armed, it is ready to signal any unwelcomed activity in your home. Having Security ONE on your side is as simple as ONE-2-3. Here’s how quickly the process takes when your system sends us an alarm.

    1. The alarm is sounded. Whether it’s an opened door or a broken window or even a motion detector, the local alarm tells the intruder that he has been discovered. The burglar is now more likely to leave immediately. At the same time the system alerts the Security ONE Central Monitoring Station services that there is an emergency. Tackling Burglary

    2. Security ONE monitoring team is notified the alarm’s been triggered. Security ONE’s Central Operators can pinpoint exactly which device was triggered, where the issue is, and the precise time of day – all of which can be invaluable information, during an emergency.

    3. An operator contacts you and the proper emergency authorities. Whether the fire department, an ambulance or the police are needed, Security ONE dispatched the authorities after verifying with you there is a genuine problem.

    To learn more about our monitored security systems, call 1-800-265-5317 or CLICK HERE.

  • Monitored Security Systems

    Monitored Security Systems

    If no one is watching – or monitoring – your security system, it not being used to it’s full potential, and therefore, not as effective. While burglars look for empty, unprotected homes to target, most burglaries take place during the day when most people are at work.

    Security ONE provides 24/7 local ULC listed monitoring, in other words, an extra set of eyes and ears when you’re not home. But there are than just break-ins to be concerned about. Who will react to your smoke alarm if a fire breaks out when you aren’t there? What if your pipes burst in the winter? What if someone has a medical emergency?

    With a monitored security system, you can be protected from floods, water leaks, and smoke or CO detection, as well as medical emergencies.

    What’s more, a monitored security system will save you money on your home owners insurance premium.

    To learn more about Security ONE’s monitoring, visit us online at www.securityonealarm.com or call 1-800-265-5317.