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False Alarms and Local Police Department Verified Response Protocal

Posted by Greg Barker on Mon,Jan 16,2012 @ 04:52 PM

False Alarms and Verified Response Protocal

This infomation is in response to questions asked by a local writer who's city is starting to use Verified Response Protocol. This means that local police department will not respond to an alarm unless it has been verified.  This helps reduce false alarms but requires residents to upgrade their security system to audio verification systems or get video verification of alarm events before police will be dispatched to the home. 

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Tags: False Alarms and Prevention, Home Technology Management and Automation

The DSC Impassa SCW9057 Security Panel Wireless Accessories

Posted by Greg Barker on Wed,Dec 28,2011 @ 10:06 AM

Of course the DSC Impassa SCW9057 has the normal wireless security sensors and accessories like door/window sensors, motion sensors, key chain remotes, glass break sensors and smoke/heat detectors. However, customers are enjoying some of the exciting new accessories. Let's take a look at the DSC Impassa's new lineup.

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Tags: ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages, ADT Wireless Security Systems

5 Factors of Your Home Security System Cost and ADT Security Prices

Posted by Greg Barker on Tue,Dec 27,2011 @ 12:40 PM

Although you can’t really put a value on protecting what matters most.... your family, what are some of the hidden costs of you owning a home security system?

When considering the cost of home security there are several things you need to factor into the overall cost of home security. The complete cost includes the initial cost of your home security equipment, installation, monthly monitoring rate, term and length of the monitoring contract, service and maintenance costs, potential city alarm permits, potential city false alarm fees and then you minus the annual savings on your home insurance for having a monitored alarm.

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Tags: ADT Monitoring Service, ADT Prices and Cost of ADT Pulse

Cellular Alarm System with DSC Impassa 9057

Posted by Greg Barker on Mon,Dec 12,2011 @ 10:59 PM

ADT Monitored Cellular Alarm System: DSC Impassa 9057

The DSC Impassa 9057 is a robust wireless home security system and is one of the finest self contained cellular alarm systems available today.  

If you do not have home phone service... no problem. The DSC Impassa 9057 has a built in cellular communicator and communicates directly to ADT Central Station Network without using a traditional phone line.

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Tags: Cellular Security Systems, ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages

Top 10 Home Security Systems and Home Alarm Companies

Posted by Greg Barker on Sun,Dec 04,2011 @ 08:33 PM

Prime Buyer's Report Top Ten Home Security and Home Alarm Companies in California

California Security Pro has received the Prime Buyer's Report Top Ten seal. The home alarm companies who have received this seal have passed what the staff of The Prime Buyer's Report has determined to be the Top 10 criteria for evaluating the quality and trustworthiness of a local home security company. They help you decide who has the best home security system solution.

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Tags: ADT Authorized Dealers

California Crime Reports, Crime Mapping and Sex Offenders

Posted by Greg Barker on Fri,Sep 02,2011 @ 09:04 AM

Crimes Throughout California

Unfortunately there are crimes and sex offenders in virtually every neighborhood throughout California.  It’s important for your family’s safety to stay informed about what’s happening in your California neighborhood.  With the internet today there are multiple sources to find out about the crimes in cities throughout California.  You can also setup some of the crime report websites to email you when there is a crime in your neighborhood.

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Tags: California Crime

ADT Home Security Key-Chain Remote

Posted by Greg Barker on Tue,May 24,2011 @ 07:05 AM

ADT Key Fob Home Security Key-chain Remote


One of the most convenient products for your ADT monitored home security system is a wireless key-chain remote. The ADT key fob remote makes your security system very easy and simple to use.

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Tags: ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages, ADT Wireless Security Systems

ADT Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Protection

Posted by Greg Barker on Wed,May 18,2011 @ 08:11 AM

ADT Monitored Fire Emergency Response

A home security system with personal emergency response from ADT has the ability to provide monitored fire protection and carbon monoxide detection.  Instead of just having a home security system that protects from burglary only, enhance your system with personal emergency devices.  A one time investment into additional emergency response equipment will give you additional protection for your home and family without raising the cost of your monthly monitoring rate.

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Tags: ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages

ADT Home Security Motion Sensor

Posted by Greg Barker on Sat,Mar 19,2011 @ 07:22 AM

ADT Monitored Motion Sensor


A Motion Sensor is an essential part of your ADT monitored security system when the system is armed in the away mode. You do not arm the motion sensor when you are home. A motion sensor provides a second level of protection if an intruder is able to get past the perimeter protection without being detected. You should think of a motion sensor as a trap zone. Most burglars are headed for the master bedroom were most people have their jewelry, cash hidden, watches, guns, etc. The motion is setup as a trap zone typically in the hallway leading to the master bedroom in one story or the stairway in a 2 story home.

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Tags: ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages, ADT Wireless Security Systems, ADT Hard Wired Security Systems

ADT Home Security System Glass Break Detector

Posted by Greg Barker on Sat,Mar 19,2011 @ 07:04 AM

ADT Glass Break Sensor - Monitored Detector


Glass Break Sensors
are perimeter protection devices of a home security system. A glassbreak sensor detects when glass is broken while the intruder is still outside (perimeter protection). Glassbreaks can also be armed while your home (STAY Mode) and when large pets are freely roaming your home when the system is armed when you are not home. A great place for a glassbreak sensor would be your master bedroom. I have seen a burglary where the burglars broke out most of the glass in a master bedroom, crawled through the window without opening it, stole everything of value in the master and crawled back out the window without being detected by the window sensor or the motion located in the hallway.  

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Tags: ADT Pulse Equipment and Packages