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Independent studies clearly show that premises with alarm systems are less likely to be broken into. As illustrated by these studies, electronic alarm systems, without question, contribute to a safer environment for you and your family.

An alarm system is installed to deter and detect intruders. A basic security system will consist of both perimeter and space protection to secure your premise. The first stage secures vulnerable perimeter access points such as doors and windows; the second stage consists of space detection such as interior motion detectors which monitor movement inside the premise. The level of security you purchase is determined by the number of protective devices and the sophistication of the system you will have installed.

Perimeter Detection Devices
• Magnetic Contacts (doors & windows)
• Glass Break Sensors
• Vibration / Impact Sensors

Interior Detection Devices
• Motion Detectors
• Vibration / Impact Sensors
• Distress Buttons

Control Panel
• Control Panel
• Key-pad or Digital Touch Pad
• Battery Back-up
• Transformer
• Siren Statistics of Break and Entry Points*
1st Floor Door/Ground Floor Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 79%
Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%
2nd Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%

*Reprinted with permission from The Hakim-Buck Study on Suburban alarm effectiveness 1991

A qualified company should perform a site inspection/security audit and discuss your individual security needs. Each person and premise is unique and the system should be tailored to fit your needs, lifestyle and price range.The company should provide you with an evaluation of your premise, highlighting the measures you can take to improve the security of your home over and above the addition of an electronic alarm system. They might suggest such simple measures as clearing brush around entrance ways and installing proper locks.

Alarm systems can be installed to emit a local alarm using a bell or siren,and they may be connected via a common carrier network (i.e. telephone lines) to a monitoring station which dispatches the appropriate response authority (police, private guard, fire, medical) when the system transmits a signal. In addition to the response authorities being dispatched, a monitored system may also emit a local siren when activated. A “local only” system does not in itself dispatch police.

In order to receive response,you must either rely on a neighbour calling the police (in the case of a local system) or you must have the system monitored (24hrs) by a monitoring station. For this service, a nominal monthly fee is paid and can be arranged through your alarm installation company. In most, if not all municipalities, alarm systems may not be connected directly to the police as a result of municipal by-laws.

While there are many types of products available on the market, the actual system you purchase can be either hard wired or wireless. For hard wired systems there is a wire connecting each device to the central control panel. A wireless system operates on batteries, has no wires and transmits its signal by radio frequency. The choice between a wireless or hard wired system is one you should make in consultation with your alarm company.

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