While there is a wide range of options in each burglar alarm system, the basic goal is always the same: to deter and detect intruders without hindering your current lifestyle. Each burglar alarm system consists of these basic components: keypad, siren, door and window contacts, motion detectors and a control panel. The door and window contacts are the first stage of protection – detecting an intruder creating an entrance. The motion detectors are the second stage of protection – detecting and monitoring intruder’s movements once inside. Your level of protection is determined both by the number and type of components you have installed. As a result, it is important to have your premises inspected so that the system may be customized to best fit your needs. While an alarm system is a crucial component of your overall security plan, no alarm system is truly complete without monitoring and alarm response.

