Keypad

• 49% of the time the wrong code was entered and 9% of the time no code was entered at all
• 26% of the time users ran out of delay time to punch in their code (17% was entry delay and 9% exit delay)
• 16% of the time users erroneously believed the system was in 'Ready' mode
• 26% of the time users accidentally armed their system in the 'Away' mode instead of the 'Stay' mode and then remained on site

Other Problems

• 59% of the time something was wrong at one of the doors
• 20% happened because a motion detector detected
• 16% happened because a person was frightened and pressed the panic button without sufficient rationale

*According to the TFS Research Project 2004/2005 if you want information on Preventing False Alarms please Click Here 

False Alarms – Bolt Security Systems Protects You

False Alarms are not something that should be taken lightly; not only will neighbours in your area ignore your alarm but the reluctance on the home owners part makes their home and or business vulnerable to theft or fire and possibly uninsurable.The stats show that false alarms are happening for reasons that can be prevented.

 Keypad

• 49% of the time the wrong code was entered and 9% of the time no code was entered at all
• 26% of the time users ran out of delay time to punch in their code (17% was entry delay and 9% exit delay)
• 16% of the time users erroneously believed the system was in 'Ready' mode
• 26% of the time users accidentally armed their system in the 'Away' mode instead of the 'Stay' mode and then remained on site

Other Problems

• 59% of the time something was wrong at one of the doors
• 20% happened because a motion detector detected
• 16% happened because a person was frightened and pressed the panic button without sufficient rationale

*According to the TFS Research Project 2004/2005 if you want information on Preventing False Alarms please Click Here 

False Alarms – Bolt Security Systems Protects You

False Alarms are not something that should be taken lightly; not only will neighbours in your area ignore your alarm but the reluctance on the home owners part makes their home and or business vulnerable to theft or fire and possibly uninsurable.The stats show that false alarms are happening for reasons that can be prevented.