Re: ADT alarm

["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> That argument assumes that monitoring service will actually
>> deter the thief or enable the homeowner to obtain police,
>> fire or medical response in a timely manner.  In many
>> instances that is indeed the case, but not always.  Some
>> rural homes are so far from police patrols that might not
>> help with burglary.  Even in some densely populated cities,
>> police response to alarm calls is so poor that the value of
>> the service is questionable.
>
> By the time the alarm wakes you up, you get out of the
> house, wake up a neighbor nad get the use of their phone
> to call the fire department, a monitored system would have
> them on the way.

Please note that in my originasl reply I stated that in many instances monitoring is useful.  Without question, if the alarm
includes fire, professional monitoring should be considered.

> Around here quite a few of our customers are seasonal folks
> who are primarily interested in fire and freeze protection
> while they are away...

This is another case where monitoring can be a real benefit.  Without it, a local alarm is of little use.

> but even year-round folks like the idea that when they are at
> work or on vacation, should anything happen they will at least
> know right away and the house won't be standing open until
> they get home.

It is possible to get information to the homeowner in a timely manner without monitoring.  Voice/pager dialers and even Internet
connectivity are options with some systems.  Professional monitoring is more likely to get the message out to the user but not every
end user feels that it's essential.  It's a choice that only the end user can make.

> Granted... the signs and stickers only work with the crooks
> who can read...

Heh, heh, heh... :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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