Burglar
Alarm Systems and Burglar Alarm Monitoring
 American
Alarm burglar alarm systems provide you with peace of mind knowing
that your home, business or property is protected. You will be
confident with your decision to choose our burglar alarm systems
that are installed by experts and accompanied by a lifetime warranty.
In the rare event any burglar alarm component under performs,
we will address the issue immediately. Our burglar alarms with
backup radio are reliable and operate if your phone lines are
cut or there is a power outage. If at any time there is an intrusion,
your burglar alarm system is triggered and expert staff at our
local state-of-the-art Security Command Center will notify local
police within seconds to dispatch the appropriate patrol team.
American Alarm will design, install and monitor a burglar alarm
system that is right for you.
If you want to learn how to transition from your current burglar
alarm system, our expert Integrated Systems Specialists will inspect
your property and design a burglar alarm system that is meets
your security needs and cost parameters. You won't have
to worry about embarrassing false alarms any longer, with American
Alarm you get the finest burglar
alarm system and the high quality service required to safeguard your
family and property.
For more information on burglar alarm systems and how American
Alarm can design and install a system that is right for your home
or company, please contact
us for packages and pricing.
Burglar Alarm System Contents:
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Burglar Alarm Monitoring
Burglar Alarm Monitoring Provides Protection of Your
Home or Business 24 Hours A Day
Protecting your home or business from intrusion is the bottom
line for any burglar alarm monitoring system. But not all burglar
alarm systems or security companies are created equal. Since 1971,
American Alarm has been a leader in designing and installing the
best burglar alarm systems available. American Alarm was founded
by engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who
helped to develop and advance the technology of burglar alarm
systems, and to define many of the best practices for the security
industry. At American Alarm, we are constantly evaluating burglar
alarm system technologies, to make sure we provide our customers
with the most secure options on the market today to protect their
property and their lives.
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Elements of Burglar Alarm System Security
Burglar Alarm Systems Can Be Customized To Fit The Needs of Your Home or Business
There are many components that can be incorporated into a burglar alarm system, both for home and business applications. Some are familiar, such as sensors to detect the opening of doors or windows. Others are more sophisticated, such as sensors that detect breaking glass, unusual vibrations, or rapid changes of temperature in a building-all potentially early warning signs of intrusion or other trouble.
Our Technologically Advanced Burglar Alarm Systems Have Enhanced Safety Features
Today's burglar alarm systems are technologically advanced, with enhanced safety features and conveniences. For example, some home burglar alarm systems can be designed to automatically arm, every time you leave the home and lock the door-no code needed. Conversely, burglar alarm system keypads can be programmed with specialized codes for every member of the family. So, for example, when a child returns home from school and enters their code to gain entry to the home, an email can be sent to inform the parents that their child is home on time.
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Who's Coming Up the Driveway?
Burglar Alarm Systems Can Extend Outside Of Your Home or Business
Today's burglar alarm systems can extend beyond the four walls of your
home. Many homeowners now incorporate video surveillance cameras,
at strategic locations on the property, to add a visual surveillance
component for their burglar alarm system. The images captured
by these cameras can be viewed from a television or computer screen
within the home, or via an Internet connection from anywhere in
the world the homeowner may be working or traveling.
Pressure Sensitive Detectors Alerts American Alarm About Unwanted Visitors
Pressure-sensitive detectors can be installed under the home's driveway, so residents in the home will get a signal when a vehicle drives on to their property. Also, when no one is at home, the driveway sensor can send a signal to our 24-hour Security Command Center, alerting our operators that someone is on the property.
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Burglar Alarm Systems and the Family Pet
Burglar Alarm Systems Need to Be Custom Designed To Prevent The Family Pet From Setting Off a False Alarm
An effective burglar alarm system needs to be properly designed and installed to match the dynamics of your home and lifestyle. American Alarm security consultants take the time to understand each customer's unique needs, and then work to craft a burglar alarm system that will provide optimum security For example, if you have pets at home, then proper selection and placement of motion detectors is critical, otherwise frequent false alarms will be a major problem. Back to Top
The People Behind the Burglar Alarm Systems
American Alarm's Burglar Alarm System Has Top Responce Time
Any burglar alarm system is only as secure as the people who stand behind it. American Alarm's 24-hour Security Command Center staff responds to priority signals within 20-seconds, on average-the best response time in the industry that we know of. Seconds do count when dealing with a security breach, which is why our seconds count policy helps make American Alarm New England's Trusted Security Company. TM We do this every day, all day, 24-7, 365 days a year. Whether you are far away from home, or fast asleep in bed, our team is ready to respond to any alarm at your home or business. Back to Top
Burglar Alarm Saves
Our burglar alarm and monitoring services provide unparalleled
security that can prevent or disrupt break-ins or burglary attempts.
Below are actual burglar alarm success stories:
September 29, 2008 - Cambridge, MA
American Alarm received both fire alarm and burglar alarm signals
from one of our commercial customers in Cambridge, MA. The Fire
Department was dispatched. Upon follow up it was reported that
a machine in a work room overheated. The temperature in the room
had climbed to 184 degrees. Our equipment functioned as it was
supposed to, preventing a fire.
September 20, 2008 - Boston, MA
American Alarm received a living room burglar alarm signal from one of our residential customers in Boston, MA. The Police Department was dispatched. Upon follow up it was reported that a suspicious man in neighborhood who was "trying doors" had been taken into custody.
September 4, 2008 - Marlborough, MA
American Alarm received a counter motion burglar alarm signal from one of our retail customers in Marlborough, MA. The Police Department was dispatched. Upon follow up it was reported that a cinder block was thrown through the window, however, nothing was reported stolen.
July 26, 2008 - Andover, MA
American Alarm received a burglar alarm signal from one of our
restaurant customers in Andover, MA. The Police Department was
dispatched and reported that there was a break in. No items were
reported stolen. .
July 3, 2008 - Worcester, MA
American Alarm received a rear shop beam burglar alarm signal
from one of our commercial customers in Worcester, MA. The Police
Department was dispatched to the scene. The customer called in
to notify us that the rear window was punched out to try to gain
entry.
July 3, 2008 - Billerica, MA
American Alarm received a burglar alarm signal from one of our
school customers in Billerica, MA. The Police Department was dispatched
to the scene. Upon follow up the police reported that there was
a broken window. No items were reported stolen.
June 28, 2008 - Abington, MA
American Alarm received a lobby burglar alarm signal from one
of our commercial customers in Abington, MA. The Police Department
was dispatched. Upon follow up it was reported that the front
door was smashed in, but no items were reported stolen.
June 21, 2008 - Cambridge, MA
American Alarm received a burglar alarm signal from one of our
financial customers in Cambridge, MA. The Police Department was
dispatched and reported that there was a robbery. A technician
was sent out to obtain video surveillance for PD. They were very
pleased with the video images.
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Proudly Providing Burglar Alarm Systems
American Alarm firmly believes in providing our customers with
innovative, superior burglar alarm products and services at fair
prices. Learn about the complete range of home
security systems and business
security systems, including burglar alarm systems, fire
alarm, video
surveillance with digital video recording, access
control systems, home
theater systems and UL certified 24-hour Security Command
Center alarm
monitoring. We have offices in Arlington and Worcester, Massachusetts
and Manchester, New Hampshire. This helps us to provide quality
service to Boston
area and central New England. Our unmatched technical expertise
and commitment to customer service continue to distinguish us
from the competition.
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a Burglar Alarm Expert.
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