What is a False Alarm?
A false alarm is any alarm signal that is received where there has not actually been an unauthorized entry. The most common concern for a new installation is the fear of accidentally setting off the alarm. This can easily be done by either forgetting the four-digit PIN number, not turning the system off in time, entering through the wring door, etc. The most important thing to remember is you I.D. number. Once you have identified yourself, there is no harm done. Verification of all signals received must be attempted before any authorities are called.
A false alarm is any alarm caused by human error or equipment problems resulting in police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed. What are the most frequent human errors that cause false alarms? Residential • Use of incorrect keypad codes. • Failure to train other authorized users (sitters, relatives, children, visitors, maintenance personnel). • Failure to secure doors and windows before turning on the alarm. Commercial • Use of incorrect keypad codes. • Failure to train other authorized users (employees, janitors, delivery personnel). • Failure to notify monitoring facility of unscheduled openings or closings (for businesses using set schedules). • Failure to update authorized personnel list with monitoring facility. • Failure to secure doors and windows before turning on alarm. What are the most frequent equipment problems that cause false alarms? • Improper application or installation of interior motion detectors (sensors are set too sensitive). • Impr
A false alarm can occur only if the police are dispatched. If you accidentally set off your alarm and you are able to verify your password with Monitronics when they call this is not a false alarm. A false alarm as defined by the City of Phoenix is any alarm caused by human error or equipment problems requiring police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed. To learn more about false alarms and how to prevent them please see FALSE ALARMS.
A false alarm is any security system activation caused by human error or equipment problems requiring a response by police or fire units where a thorough investigation reveals no evidence of a problem, emergency, or where no crime has been committed or attempted crime has occurred. A faulty alarm system leads to false alarm activations! Yearly maintenance is the preventative measure all systems require in order to avoid runaway false alarms that may bring about monetary fines imposed.
