Alarm User Publications

Manuals

  • Burglar Alarm Systems: A Consumer Guide to Purchasing an Alarm System and Understanding False Alarms
    This guide is a must for any consumer who is considering purchasing or leasing an alarm system. Do you know if your alarm company is licensed? Do you know what a false alarm is and how to avoid one? Do you know which questions to ask when comparing one system or company with another? If not, this consumer guide on what to look for when purchasing an alarm system is essential so that you not only get what you pay for but also cant be mislead by salespeople. This guide is also a great public relations tool for any alarm unit professional, who wants to let consumers know about their rights and how to purchase or lease an alarm system the smart way. Download a PDF Version.
  • Residential Security: Helping Residents Reduce Criminal Opportunity
    The length of time a burglar spends attempting to get into your home is proportional to the probability of detection. The chance of being seen and possibly identified is the burglar’s biggest fear. Most burglars allow themselves one to two minutes to get into a home. Beyond that, the risk of detection becomes too great. A good security strategy slows burglars and extends them past their self-imposed time limits. Thus, home buyers desiring security are often at a disadvantage before they even move into their home. While structural weaknesses may be expensive to repair, home security can be substantially increased by implementation of a few simple and inexpensive, yet effective prevention techniques. Download a PDF Version.

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