ADT Security Services 200 Plus Manuale Utente

 

 

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In recent years the pace of electronic development of security systems has 
greatly accelerated. This has brought the price range of reliable monitored 
security systems to a level that is affordable to most households and nearly 
all businesses. As a result, the number of security systems installed is 
expanding swiftly. 

Since these security systems are a most significant deterrent to unwanted 
intrusion, structures protected by security systems are generally safer than 
those without; this is a benefit to both the residents and the local law 
enforcement. 

However, from time to time, many security system users operate their 
system improperly and an alarm signal is generated in error. This situation 
is referred to as a “false alarm.” 

When a security system monitoring center receives an alarm signal, your 
local police and/or fire department will be advised that there is an emergency 
at your location requiring their timely response. Even if each user has only 
one false alarm every two years, the police could potentially be called upon to 
respond to nearly ten million false alarms each year. In most cities, more 
than 90 percent of all alarms reported to the police are FALSE! In many 
cities, the police spend as much as 15 percent of their time and resources on 
false alarm-generated “wild goose chases.” In turn, this: 
•  Diverts police and/or fire department personnel from legitimate calls. 
•  Puts the community members at unnecessary risk. 
•  Wastes taxpayers' money. 
•  Embarrasses the security system user. 
•  Diverts and wastes security company resources.