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Detroit Alarm Verification Policy Catches Industry Off-Guard

August 17, 2011
Following the Detroit Police Department's recent declaration that it would no longer respond to burglar alarms without verification of an actual break-in, the alarm industry is gearing up to contest the policy, which takes effect on Aug. 22.

Police Tell Security Companies What They Want From Them

July 27, 2011
In the 2011 Law Enforcement Security Industry Study, police and sheriffs provided tips on how alarm companies can strengthen their relationships with law enforcement. Read on to see the responses.

Assuring Burg/Fire Panels Are a Winning Combo

December 1, 2008

In years past alarm technicians operated under the assumption that combination burglar/fire alarm panels were not allowed on commercial fire jobs. One reason is that many ...

  Perfecting Detecting

Perfecting Detecting

January 1, 2008

Intrusion detection has come a long way since the days of trip-wire activated burglar alarms. Sensors are now “smarter” and can accurately recognize threats while avoiding changes in the environment and minimizing false alarms. With cities throughout the United States opting to incorporate verified response legislation, accuracy of intrusion sensors is paramount. New wireless designs, mesh capabilities and ...

Study Finds 53% of Home Alarm Owners Don’t Use System

February 1, 2006

A new study by an insurance group brings new meaning to the assertion that an alarm system is only as good as those who use it — or in this case, use it at all.


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