 Briefing Room |
 Criminal Investigations Division |
 Crime Prevention Tips Gateway |
Guidelines for Purchasing an Alarm
- Is the company a local business?
- Is the company a member of any local business organizations?
- Check with your local Consumer Affairs Office to see if there have been any problems with the company.
- What are the qualifications of the company's installation staff?
- Does the company offer 24-hr service in the case of a false alarm?
- Does your insurance company offer reduced rates for the type of alarm system the company is offering?
- Is there a warranty or service contract offered with the system?
- Does the system include a battery backup in the event of power failure?
- Will the system automatically shut off after 15 minutes?
- Once activated, will it automatically reset if attacked again?
- If it will be a hardwire system, will the wires be installed in such a fashion as to be protected from attack?
- Will the audible sounding device be loud enough to be heard by your neighbors?
- Will the system have a delay feature for entering and leaving?
- Is the system Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.) approved?
Briefing Room |
Criminal Investigations Division |
Crime Prevention Tips Gateway |