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THE PROBLEM

Protecting your property from intruders is of paramount importance. It’s not just the financial loss a break-in can cause, but also the disruption to your life. Many people do not consider the full implications of a break-in - until it is too late.

Alarm systems are a worthwhile investment in the protection of your home and family. Studies reveal that it is far less likely that you will become the victim of a burglary at home if you have a correctly fitted and well maintained burglar alarm.

The variety of alarms and their fitting is a complex subject. As a starting point the installation should meet with British Standard 4737. This type of installation refers to hard-wired systems as opposed to wire-free. Though more expensive than many wire-free or D.I.Y. packages on the market, they are more reliable and conform to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Intruder Alarm Policy. The only wire free system which conforms both to British Standards and the ACPO Intruder Alarm Policy is a BS 6799 Class VI alarm. This type is typically more expensive than its hard-wired counterpart. Be aware that systems that claim to meet with British Standards, but don't specify BS 4737 or 6799, may well be referring to the electrical standard and not that of the alarm system.

THE SOLUTION

 Get a professionally installed electronic security system

 Professionally installed and maintained electronic security systems are essential for all  premises as part of an integrated security solution. They act as a strong deterrent to intruders as well as alerting you and the police, should the need arise. However, the type of system you choose is important.

For intruder alarms, ‘bells-only’ alarms deter intruders and may alert passers by, but will not get you an automatic police response. Insurers will normally insist that a remotely ‘monitored alarm’ is installed, where activation signals are sent to a monitoring centre, ensuring the police are contacted on your behalf in the event of a confirmed signal. Signals are filtered for false activations, avoiding the risk of losing police response to your alarm.

The company you choose to install and maintain your system is as important as the system itself. Many companies or individuals will tell you they install systems, often cheaply. But do they meet the standards of workmanship and service you would expect? Have they been security vetted? Will they be there quickly when you have a problem? And, most importantly, do they meet requirements of the police and your insurer.

Churchill Security Systems Ltd can answer ‘Yes’ to these questions - so you know who to contact.

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