Reducing False Alarms in Commercial Security

The Power of Live Video Monitoring 

At Per Mar Security Services, we understand the critical importance of reliable alarm systems, especially in a landscape where false alarms are prevalent and often unattended by police. Last year alone, a significant percentage of the 450,000 burglar alarms received were false, leading to unnecessary dispatches. However, with the integration of Live Video Monitoring (LVM) (a.k.a. Intelligent Video Monitoring), we’ve drastically reduced false alarms to about 5%, enhancing response rates and commercial alarm system effectiveness.

Benefits of Live Video Monitoring go beyond traditional alarm systems by providing real-time surveillance and immediate verification of incidents, which significantly deters potential criminal activities and enhances overall security. This proactive approach not only ensures faster responses to genuine threats but also offers operational efficiencies that can transform business security dynamics.

1. Proactive Security and Crime Deterrence: Live monitoring and real-time surveillance deter criminal activities, offering a preemptive security solution.
2. Cost-Effective Operations: Can be used in conjunction with (or in place of) traditional on-site security personnel, which can reduce labor costs while providing comprehensive coverage.
3. Enhanced Incident Response: Directing authorities to more precise incident responses (and quickly) is made by the live video technology.
4. Operational Efficiency: LVM systems provide valuable data that can be used to refine security strategies and improve business operations.

Enhancing Alarm Accuracy with AVS-01 The introduction of the Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01) by The Monitoring Association (TMA) marks a significant advancement in alarm validation. This standard utilizes real-time data, like video evidence, to

• Validate alarms
• Minimize false positives
• Ensure that emergency responses are swift and accurate

The adoption of AVS-01 has quickly revolutionized how monitoring centers, including ours, assess and respond to alarms, streamlining operations and building stronger relationships with law enforcement.

With the implementation of LVM and adherence to the AVS-01 standard, Per Mar is at the forefront of reducing false alarms and enhancing the effectiveness of your commercial security system. This commitment improves the safety of your business while bolstering customer satisfaction and trust in security technologies.

For more information on how our LVM solutions can benefit your business, contact us.