Crime does not discriminate in its selection of its victims. A business alarm system, may include burglar, fire, personal and supervisory functions, looked at favorably by most insurance carriers and standards writers.

     Results indicate that the best deterrent to thwart intruders are actions through education and safeguarding of personnel and property. A business alarm system, when hold-up or intrusion is triggered, is silent and transmits a signal to advise of the condition and danger. This is especially important as a personal confrontation may exist.

     Although an alarm system does not ensure protection against break-in, it clearly is a deterrent.

     Many have installed systems with the thought of the increased potential of hold-ups and intrusions to the premises and concern for the well-being or subjected danger to their staff. When an alarm system is considered, business habits and input of the staff should be reflected in design.

     Today, within the alarm industry, an excess of one hundred (100) different methods of detecting a break-in may be found. Are all of these devices economical and practical for most? Not really.

     Business systems are comprised of devices installed in the perimeter such as doors and windows as well as the interior. Perimeter detection enhances personal safety triggering the alarm as early as practical. A silent alarm is recommended for a business system so that the intruder is not aware of what or when detected.

     Inversely, with fire detection or sprinkler/suppression present, instant audible devices will warn subjects within of the possible danger of fire. Fire strikes every sixteen (16) seconds killing in excess of three thousand seven hundred (3,700) people annually. Favorable consideration is suggested for premises not having fire detection and warning.

     The signal transmissions to an alarm station is another warranted consideration. The alarm station initiates actions to the varied signals. Many methods of transmission are available from the economical to the more secure.

     The selection of the alarm service is a very important one. Referrals of others is a consistent measure of evaluation. Comparisons of additional or unreflected costs found with corrective or preventive maintenance, assistance and responses should also be discussed. After all, anyone can do it cheaper