20 — Friday, April 14, 1989 - North Shore News

ASSESS ! NEEDS

the right alarm

Choose

CONCERN FOR safety and pro-
tection from break-ins leads many
homeowners to consider installing
a burglar alerm. What kind, is
often the difficult question.
Evidence suggests that homes
and businesses with electronic
alarm are much less likely
to be attecked, thus acting as a
crime deterrent. However, it is im-
portant to recognize that alarm
systems are designed to summon
assistance, and as such cannot
replace good physical security and

sensible crime prevention measures :,

as outlined in neighborhood watch
programs supported by local police
departments.

There are many kinds of alarms
and alarm systems that have been
developed to meet the wide range
of home industry needs. There are
systems that are activated by mag-
netic contacts, photoelectric
beams, audio-detectors, ultrasonic
detectors, microwave detectors and
passive infrared detectors.

There are systems that utilize

silent, sending a signal to a remote

burglar alarm receiving station. Or 4

the sound/silent elements may be
combined.

One, or some, or all of these
elements may be used in develop-
ing a system that will provide the

for sale are licensed, bonded and
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get a second cpinion from one of
their ‘Competitors.

It is a complex Problem, but it’s

your safety that is on the line, so
you need knowledgeable and ex-
pert guidance. Talk to two or even
three reputable alarm contractors.

Their expertise will determine what
kind of equipment should be used

to mect your needs.

As a guide, you can check that
the firms you contact are members
of CANASA, the Canadian Alarm
and Security Association.
CANASA members are responsi-
ble, established businesses that
subscribe to a published code of

Int addition, their credentials can
be verified at the adssociation’s
regional office in Vancouver. The
telephone number is 669-3177.

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Protection required for any par- fs

ticular situation. Size of the home,
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