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City of Minnetonka Minnesota - Reducing false alarms 01 January 2100 ( news )
City of Minnetonka , state Minnesota ( By Press Release office)
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Security alarms are designed to protect lives and property . When properly installed , used and maintained , they can be a real asset to a community . When misused , they become a liability . Unfortunately for everyone , false alarms cost communities hundreds of thousands of dollars each year and hundreds of personnel hours .
Responding to false alarms wastes time and money for your security company and the officers who are sworn to protect you . It also causes a certain level of complacency , increases liability and endangers the safety of system owners , responding agencies and the community .
How can you help?
Take appropriate steps to reduce the number of false alarms your home or business is producing . Remember that the goal is to have
no false trips
. Following is a list of the most frequent human errors and equipment problems:
Human errors:
Use of incorrect keypad codes
Failure to properly train authorized users ( sitters , relatives , visitors , employees , delivery personnel )
Failure to keep moving objects away from detectors
Failure to secure doors and windows before setting the alarm
Failure to notify the security company of unscheduled openings or closings ( for businesses using set schedules )
Failure to update the authorized personnel list with the monitoring facility ( for commercial properties )
Equipment problems:
Improper application or installation of interior motion detectors
Improper charging or checking of batteries
Faulty equipment ( panels , detectors , or keypads )
Not scheduling a yearly inspection
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reducing false alarms tip sheetto share .
Source:
Minnesota Crime Prevention Association
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