Re: Monitoring station response time

["R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you are careful about the code, there is no reason to fear an active
duress code. However, if you like most people, and don't remember much about
your system over time, it is far too easy to use the duress code to disarm
with the resultant false dispatch. My Central Station tells me they have
NEVER had an instance where a duress alarm was real (Ottawa). In Los Angeles
however, I'm sure that wouldn't be the case.

Personally, I never program a duress code unless the customer specifically
asks for it up front, and then only with a stern warning about what can
happen in a real world situation.

RHC

"Warren" <warrens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:43356C73.4050009@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 The panel has a duress code programmed.  I can think of no reason not to
 have one.