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What You Need to Know About Houston Alarm Response Services

There are many forms of home or business security you can choose from, and sometimes it can be difficult determining exactly which forms of security are going to be best for your needs.  For many people, the best option is a Houston alarm response service – particularly because it tends to be one of the most affordable forms of security.

In this article, we want to briefly look at what an alarm response service is, and what you should know to determine if it’s right for your security needs.

Answering Common Questions About Houston Alarm Response

I. What is an alarm response service?

Simply put, it means there are a number of security alarms on your property -which can be tripped off in a variety of ways- and should an alarm go off, a mobile security forces go to your property and check the situation out.  If there is an intruder or another miscreant, they would have the authority to detain or arrest that person.

II. Who benefits from alarm services?

Almost anyone who lacks the resources for more robust on-premises security.  Alarms and alarm response services provide an economical way to protect your home or business whenever you’re away and have no other way of overseeing it.  

III. Is it better to use the police or a private firm for alarm systems?

In most cases, it’s better to go private.  This isn’t a knock against the PD, but there are a couple factors here:

  1. Police cannot enter your building, not unless they can actually see evidence of a crime.  If an exterior alarm trips, they can only check your building’s exterior.  A private security force, on the other hand, can be given keys and legal permission to enter.
  2. False alarms bring high fees.  City PDs are in high demand.  A false alarm will mean a big fee, for taking an officer away from more important work.
  3. Multiple false alarms can mean revoked alarm privileges.  Most PDs have a “three strikes” system.  That could leave you without security when you need it most.

IV.  Who should I call in Houston for alarm response services?

Call Professional Guard & Patrol!  We’ve been one of Houston’s premier private security firms since 1985, with highly-trained and well-vetted security personnel.  Contact us today to discuss a security plan for your home or business.