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Government statistics have shown that around
60% of burglaries carried out on homes fitted
with burglar alarms are unsuccessful. This
suggests that burglar alarms are a useful
deterrent for prospective criminals.
The
British Security Industry Association suggests
that householders use a professional alarm
installation company registered with a police
recognised "alarm inspectorate" - so ask to see
our company's registration documents, and look for
the following accreditation: SSAIB (Security
Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) |
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We offer a free survey and written
quotation without obligation. We strongly suggest you
turn away companies that try to shock you with stories
or statistics about burglary. Burglaries are less common
than most people think and violent attacks on people in
their homes are extremely rare. You should consider
reporting any firms that use shock tactics to your local
police or trading standards.
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There are a few different types of alarm
systems. The first, and most common, is the
traditional "audible only" system. When
professionally fitted these cost around£500 to
install plus another £65 per year for a
maintenance agreement. |
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Police will respond to a monitored alarm when
an alarm-receiving centre notifies them. However,
from October 2001 newly installed monitored
alarms have had to also use "confirmation"
technology to receive a police response. Here,
people at the alarm-receiving centre check using
either CCTV (to see an intruder), an audio
connection (to hear an intruder) or something
called "sequential confirmation". Sequential
confirmation sounds a bit complicated, but
basically this means detecting an intruder using
sensors in a number of different places in or
around you home - to spot if someone is moving
around.Before deciding on the type of alarm to
install check with your insurance company first.
They may offer discounts off your premium
depending on the type you have fitted and the kind
of installer you use. This could help make your
choice a little easier. |
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