Alarms Affected
Mike Jagger discusses how alarm systems rely on the telephone lines and what can be done to ensure your alarm can communicate during a service outage.
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Security Technicians In Demand
It is a good industry for people to get into if they are interested in the work,” said Jagger. “We are doing really sophisticated work, access control, a lot of camera work, a lot of integrated work. It is a way different skill set now. The whole industry is getting more professional and it requires a lot more from technicians. It is a huge opportunity.
Alarm Bylaw Puts Onus On Homeowners
Police hope new regulations on alarms installed by homeowners will cut down on the number of false alarms officers respond to.
New changes to the city’s security alarm bylaw require alarm-monitoring companies to make contact with a listed person at a home or business when alarms ring before they call police.
“I’m going to stick my neck out and predict false alarms will drop by 50 per cent,” said Glen Richmond, manager of the Vancouver Police Department’s false alarm reduction program. “Last year they were down by 15 per cent and we thought that was a banner year.”
Epidemic of Plasma TV Thefts On West Side
West Side residents who own plasma-screen TVs are being targeted by thieves.
Mike Jagger, president of Provident Security and Event Management, said in the past several months his company has been deluged with calls from people who have had their TVs ripped off and now want to either replace their alarm system or have one installed.
“It’s epidemic,” he said. “And not only are thieves stealing plasma TVs, I can guarantee that in three to four weeks they’ll be back to take your replacement.”