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LIforrelaxin · 11-30-2011, 04:06 PM

Alarms... Why is it people always feel that an alarm keeps their possessions safer.... From the high school kids just having some fun, or the junkies looking for quick cash, yes I will admit security systems have merit. However professional thieves are going to get you no mater what.

As for the Meredith police being patient. There hands are tied, if they get a call about an alarm, from a citizen or from a alarm company they have no choice but to respond. They can complain and gripe some, but they have to respond and make sure nothing has happened.

As for the 4 legged alarm systems, they are the best. I have had one most all my life... And well sure some will just lick an intruder and show them the safe.. by sight they scare most people away. They can be costly... but then again so is a dam alarm system....

Ok enough commentary....

Not having owned a security system I can not comment on life expectancy. However if your system is over 5-10 years of age, I would strongly look into replacement. Mostly because the array of option in the last 5 to 10 years has really grown. As mentioned here, being able to check the status of your system online, getting txt message alerts when the alarm is trigger. As well as tying alarm system into climate control systems etc.

11-30-2011, 04:06 PM	#10
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Alarms... Why is it people always feel that an alarm keeps their possessions safer.... From the high school kids just having some fun, or the junkies looking for quick cash, yes I will admit security systems have merit. However professional thieves are going to get you no mater what. As for the Meredith police being patient. There hands are tied, if they get a call about an alarm, from a citizen or from a alarm company they have no choice but to respond. They can complain and gripe some, but they have to respond and make sure nothing has happened. As for the 4 legged alarm systems, they are the best. I have had one most all my life... And well sure some will just lick an intruder and show them the safe.. by sight they scare most people away. They can be costly... but then again so is a dam alarm system.... Ok enough commentary.... Not having owned a security system I can not comment on life expectancy. However if your system is over 5-10 years of age, I would strongly look into replacement. Mostly because the array of option in the last 5 to 10 years has really grown. As mentioned here, being able to check the status of your system online, getting txt message alerts when the alarm is trigger. As well as tying alarm system into climate control systems etc. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....