Alarms in general:

Police figures show that an Intruder Alarm (also commonly known as a Burglar Alarm) is the best way of protecting premises, whether domestic or business, from a criminal attack.

At a Crime Prevention Seminar, two prisoners from Coldingley Prison were allowed to talk about their criminal activities, especially burglary. Both stated that when they were looking for places to break into, if they saw the alarm boxes of known and established companies on a building, they would move on to an unprotected premise.

Of course, this does not always happen, but the number of successful attacks on alarmed premises is very few in comparison to the large number of burglaries.

'Audible Only' Intruder (Burglar) Alarm System:

As the name implies, if the intruder alarm system is activated, the box(es) on the outside of the building will emit a loud noise via a sounder. The noise is usually accompanied by a flashing strobe light and also a sounder within the premise.

To comply with the environmental code of practice, the noise element on the outside will cut off after a maximum of 15 minutes.

The 'audible only' intruder alarm is generally suitable for most domestic premises providing there are other houses in close proximity or really valuable items are not kept.

Please note that an audible only intruder alarm system will not receive an automatic Police response in the event of an activation. Additional confirmation of a break-in, such as a neighbour seeing that a window was broken, is required before the Police will attend.

Capital Security Systems 'audible only' intruder alarm can be enhanced with 'Protection Plus'. With this system, on activation of the alarm, the owner and up to a further five other persons can be informed as to the situation on their mobile phone or ordinary telephone.

Please click 'Protection Plus' for full details.

Capital Security Systems Monitored Intruder/Burglar Alarm Systems:

Should an 'audible only' intruder alarm system not provide the required level of security, a monitored system can be considered. Particularly vulnerable houses, premises containing high value goods and generally most business/commercial premises would require their intruder alarm system to be monitored. In fact, it may be a stipulation of an insurance company.

Capital Security Systems monitored intruder alarm systems are connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). This means that on activation of the alarm, a signal is sent to the ARC, via a telephone line and/or cellular network.

Where a police response is required, the monitored intruder alarm system must be capable of giving a confirmed alarm activation. This means that when a detection device is triggered and the alarm activated, the first signal will be sent to the ARC, who will notify the nominated Keyholder. If a second detection device is then triggered (e.g. a burglar moving from one area into another) a further signal will be sent to the ARC. This is classed as confirmation and the police response would then occur.

The various types of Capital Security Systems monitored systems are as follows:

Digital Communicator: In the event of an alarm activation, a signal is sent via a normal telephone line to the ARC. A nominated keyholder is then notified.
Note: If the telephone line is cut prior to the alarm activation, the signal to the ARC cannot be sent but the 'audible only' part of the system will still operate.

BT RedCare Classic: A constant signal from the alarm system to the ARC is sent over a RedCare enabled telephone line. RedCare continuously monitors the line and in the event of any disruption such as the line being cut, the ARC is notified and will contact the keyholder.

BT RedCare GSM and CSL Dualcom plus: Both these systems have two signaling paths - the radio and the telephone line. If both signal paths are lost, the ARC should receive two signals thus providing confirmation that the alarm is genuine.
Furthermore, if only one of the two signaling paths is disrupted (e.g. line cut) the ARC is notified. The remaining path continues monitoring and in the event of an alarm activation, will send the signal to the ARC so that the necessary action can be taken.