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earn how the number of false alarms reported to the police been reduced by 90% with a combination of increased professionalism, adherence to standards and working together.


Police Services in the UK stipulate that police response to reported intruder incidents (burglary) is limited to where crime has been witnessed and where intruder alarm systems have a certificate of compliance. This certificate signifies they are installed to recognised industry standards by security companies approved by and registered with a recognised certification body such as NSI.


The number of properties protected by police response alarms continues to grow, yet the


frequency of false alarms (as determined by the police themselves) has reduced by 90% since the policy became effective in 1990.


The drop reflects the professionalism, competence and general raising of standards in the installation of systems and 24/7 monitoring of premises. This is coupled with marked improvements in the way security systems installers and Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) work together in the service they provide their clients.


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