Encourages the proper maintenance of alarm systems
Reduces the number of false alarms
Deploys Police Department resources in a more effective manner
Decreases the potential danger created by false alarms for responding officers—and anyone the officers find at your premises
What can you do to reduce false alarms?
Make sure those operating your alarm are familiar with alarm system operations.
Secure doors and windows before turning on system.
Beware of changes in the environment (i.e., new animals, design changes, seasonal decorations, plants, etc).
Notify monitoring facility of any and all changes (i.e., houseguests, name changes, change in phone number or contact information, new employees, termination of employees, etc).
Equipment should be routinely inspected and maintained by qualified personnel.
What are the most frequent human errors that cause false alarms?
Use of incorrect keypad codes.
Failure to train other authorized users.
Failure to secure doors and windows before turning on alarm.
Failure to notify monitoring facility of unscheduled openings or closings (for businesses using set schedules).
Failure to update authorized personnel list with monitoring facility.
What are the most frequent equipment problems that cause false alarms?
Improper application or installation of interior motion detectors.
Improper application or installation of outdoor beams.
