NOVEMBER false alarm tips!
- Replace batteries in hand-held and wireless devices!
- Make sure your central station attempts to verify an alarm signal before dispatch!
- Don't hang holiday decorations around motion sensors!
What can you do to reduce false alarms?
- Make sure everyone is familiar with alarm system operations
- Secure doors and windows before turning on system
- Be aware 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., house guests, name changes, new employees, termination of employees, etc.)
- Equipment should be routinely inspected, and maintained by qualified personnel
***Tips from City of Phoenix PD
Click on the link below for a interesting quiz to help you with your false alarm prevention...
http://phoenix.gov/police/alarm_quiz.html
If you have any questions on your security system don't hesitate to contact us, we are happy to help you!
