Security Systems

• Concord 4
• Simon 3
• CareGard Home Emergency Call System

Home alarm systems deter intruders from attempting break-ins: homes without alarm systems are 2.2 times more likely to be burglarized than homes with alarm systems. Source: The Greenwich Case: Securing Suburban Homes, 1995. Simon Hakim.

A burglary or fire does not go unnoticed when the home or business is unoccupied. A monitored system provides automatic notification to authorities in the event of intrusion or fire whether the premises are occupied or not.

Insurance companies commonly offer discounts of 10% or more when premises are protected by electronic security systems.

A variety of systems are available at every price range. The industry is so competitive that consumers can now find a system at a price that will fit into their budget.

Of all uncompleted burglaries, 74% can be credited to an audible alarm. Source: Securing Home and Business, Hakim and Blackstone.

Persons who travel for business report improved peace of mind knowing that the spouse who remains at home has the benefit of intrusion detection.

Security systems offer more than security. They can be configured to monitor doors and windows, but they can also detect smoke, heat, carbon monoxide, freezing temperatures, and rising water. For persons with medical conditions, system sensors can be set to go into alarm if there has been no activity in a prescribed period of time, indicating a possible medical emergency.

Portable panic buttons provide extra safety for persons at risk for debilitating illness or accidents when they are left alone. Children and elderly persons with medical conditions are among those who benefit from carrying portable panic buttons for sending an alarm to the central monitoring station.

Systems commonly include alarm verification technology that greatly reduces the chance of false alarms. Before authorities are dispatched, operators use audio verification to be in voice contact at the alarm location. If the alarm is accidental, the user can cancel the alarm by providing an authorized user code. If the code is not provided, the authorities are dispatched.