Having a home security system helps you ensure the safety and security of your family and your property. Knowing that your security company is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, gives you much-needed peace of mind.
However, repeated false alarms that lead to nuisance emergency dispatches are not only irritating, they drain public safety resources and erode the confidence police and fire officials have in a security company.
False alarms can also cost you big bucks. Most municipalities – such as Paxton, Mass. – will fine citizens hundreds of dollars to “encourage alarm users to maintain the operational reliability of their alarm systems to reduce and eliminate false alarm dispatch requests made by installed alarm systems.”
Here are seven tips to help prevent false alarms so you can save law enforcement resources as well as your money:
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Beat the Burglar: Tips from New England Law Enforcement
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTo help combat the problem, the New Canaan police department has created a list of “Beat the Burglar” tips: here’s their best advice for keeping your home secure, no matter where you live.
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Gun Violence Goes Under the Microscope in New Research
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHad a problem with gun violence? Until recently, there was virtually no federal funding for a similar system, and patients admitted to local ERs essentially vanished from sight. In large part, this was due to fear that a database of gun-related injuries was just gun control in disguise, thanks to an executive order from President Obama, money has started flowing from the CDC to state agencies interested in expanding their national reporting system. The hope? That a better understanding of why and how gun violence occurs will help limit the amount.
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6 Pet Safety Tips for the Holidays
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThese six safety tips will help ensure your pets also have a holly, jolly holiday.
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The 12 Ways of Holiday Safety
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhile you’re enjoying the festivities – at home or at grandmother’s – it’s important to give your family and yourself the gift of safety.
To help you do that, we present the 12 ways of holiday safety:
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The ABCs of Fire Extinguishers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIt’s important to remember, though, that because fires grow and spread so rapidly, the number one priority is for you and your family to get out of the house safely.
Fire experts recommend installing fire extinguishers on every level of your home including the kitchen, basement and garage. Fire extinguishers come in various sizes so you should select the size that’s right for you based on your family situation and who you think is most likely to be using it.
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Black Friday Tips for a Crime-Free Shopping Spree
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHere are four tips for a crime-free shopping spree:
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Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIn addition to the fire hazards posed by cluttered stovetops and crowded kitchens, turkey fryers and using candles also contribute to the increased risk of fire on this November holiday.
“Sadly, during the holidays we see a spike in cooking fires and injuries,” according to Massachusetts State Fire Marshall Stephen Coan.
A monitored home fire alarm system is the best defense against protecting your family in the event of a fire but here are some additional tips from Coan and the NFPA to help your loved ones have a happy, healthy and safe holiday.
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National Crime Rates Down, But Police Spending Up: Is This “New Math”?
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Arrest Numbers Up for West Hartford Police, Who Say Crime is “Cyclical”
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHe also warns, however, that “crime is cyclical” — is it possible for New England homeowners to get out of the circle?
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7 Tips to Reduce Home Security System False Alarms
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHowever, repeated false alarms that lead to nuisance emergency dispatches are not only irritating, they drain public safety resources and erode the confidence police and fire officials have in a security company.
False alarms can also cost you big bucks. Most municipalities – such as Paxton, Mass. – will fine citizens hundreds of dollars to “encourage alarm users to maintain the operational reliability of their alarm systems to reduce and eliminate false alarm dispatch requests made by installed alarm systems.”
Here are seven tips to help prevent false alarms so you can save law enforcement resources as well as your money:
Read more →