To check out the government tips, visit: www.direct.gov.uk/letskeepcrimedown

As an anecdote, our team have been doing our bit to keep burglaries at bay over Christmas  – with at least one burglar successfully stopped in his tracks by one of our monitored alarm systems.

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So to help  we’re offering a special offer of £295 for the installation of the system and monthly  monitoring charges of £11.90. (all these costs are exclusive of VAT).

The key things to note about our prices are not only that they’re low – but also that we don’t have any hidden costs or complicated lengthy contracts – unlike our competitors.

Our deal is simple – based around a minimum 1 year contract, and with a 3 month cancellation period.  You couldn’t ask better than that!

If you’d like an automated quote, check out our monitored alarm quote generator.  Or if you’d like to see how our alarm systems work then check out our How our alarms work page.

If you’d like to get in touch with our team, then contact us direct: Call 0845 833 8823 or Email info@alarm-monitoring.co.uk

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The key things to note about our prices are not only that they’re low – but also that we don’t have any hidden costs or complicated lengthy contracts – unlike our competitors.

Our deal is simple – based around a minimum 1 year contract, and with a 3 month cancellation period.  You couldn’t ask better than that!

If you’d like an automated quote, check out our monitored alarm quote generator.

If you’d like to get in touch with our team, then contact us direct: Call 0845 833 8823 or Email info@alarm-monitoring.co.uk

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Check the story here from CBS

Am not sure we’d recommend this as a monitored burglar alarm alternative – but it’s definitley a low cost option . . .

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ADT BOUGHT OUT SECURITY

LINK, WITH WHOM I HAD A MONITOR CONTRACT.
THE SECURITY LINK CONTRACT WAS AN AUTO-DRAFT ON MY BANK. SECURITY LINK BEGAN BILLING ME IN ADDITION TO MY AUTO-DRAFT.

IT TOOK 4 MONTHS AND REPEATED ACTIONS ON MY PART TO GET THE AUTO DRAFT STOPPED. YET, I KEPT GETTING BILLS AND PHONE CALLS FOR THE “PAST DUE” AMOUNTS.

IN JAN 2002, I WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, AND PAID THE ACCT UP TO DATE “THRU MARCH”. AFTER THAT I RECEIVED TWO MORE COLLECTION CALLS- WHICH, WHEN I EXPLAINED AGAIN FROM THE BEGINNING, THEY “FOUND” NOTES ATTACHED TO MY ACCOUNT AND AGREED TO SEND ME A CORRECTED STATEMENT.

FINALLY IN MARCH, I RECEIVED A NEW BILL, AGAIN DEMANDING PAYMENT FOR PAST DUE AMOUNTS. AFTER 6 MONTHS OF REPEATED PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS, I AM STILL RECEIVING NASTY PHONE CALLS AT NIGHT AND BILL FOR MY “PAST DUE” ACCOUNT FOR CHARGES WHICH I HAVE ALREADY PAID.

EVERY CALL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS TO START FROM THE BEGINNING, WITH EACH AGENT HAVING A MORE ARROGANT ATTITUDE THAN THE LAST…

A REQUEST TO SPEAK DIRECTLY TO SUPERVISOR REALLY IRRITATES THEM…I HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE ADT CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT UNDER MIKE PARSONS AND RUTH POLLING THAN WITH ALL OTHER COMPANIES IN THE LAST 25 YEARS. THEY CLAIM ALL CALLS ARE RECORDED.

I CHALLENGE ANYONE TO LISTEN TO THE RECORDINGS AND SEE WHO IS PROVOKING WHOM. AT THIS POINT I WOULD SIMPLY LIKE TO SEVER MY DYSFUCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS COMPANY, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I WILL HAVE TO BUY OUT OF MY 3 YEAR CONTRACT.

THE SALESMAN, PAUL EBERSOLL, WHO SOLD ME THE SYSTEM, REFUSES TO RETURN MY CALLS. IN MY OPINION, ADT IS A COMPANY OF RUDE KEYSTONE COPS.

WILLIAM
AUSTIN, Texas

Thanks to Rip off Report for this

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- Most burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves.  In two out of 10 burglaries, they don’t even have to use force – they get in through an open door or window.

- A third of burglars get in through a window.

- Two thirds of burglars gain entry through a door.

So they you go.  For a starting point we’d recommend using your common sense and locking your doors and closing your windows – however, of course for premium security for your house there’s nothing better than an Alarm Monitoring Company monitored alarm!

To contact us for advice on monitored security, call 0845 833 8823 or email info@alarm-monitoring.co.uk

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So the reason that we provide such low cost monitored alarms IS . . . well, it’s very simple: we operate a very tight ship!

Like EasyJet or other low cost airlines, we’ve developed a lean business process which means we’ve chopped out all the excess costs from our company – leaving more profit for us (which is nice!) and better prices for you (which is even nicer!)

As our little fury meercat friend would say – “Simples!”

If you want to get a quote or advice from our team on alarm monitoring or monitored alarms, drop us a line:
0845 833 8823 or email info@alarm-monitoring.co.uk

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This fund provides financial support to retailers to buy security devices such as monitored burglar alarms, UV markers and radios.

This is obviously a great boost for small businesses, who in these tough times face ever increasing security threats as crime increases alongside unemployment.

We at the Alarm monitoring company 100% support this Retail Crime action plan initiative, and if you’re a small business that needs any more information on business security especially alarm monitoring for business -  or retail crime action plan advice then do get in contact with our team: 0845 833 8823 or email info@alarm-monitoring.co.uk

A full press release from the Home Office on the Retailer Crime action plan (RCAP) is provided below:

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A £5m fund for small retailers to buy security devices such as alarms, UV markers or radios and an online assessment tool are part of a new retail crime action plan unveiled by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell today.

The retail crime action plan (RCAP), which has been drawn up in partnership with the retail industry, details a broad range of actions to tackle crimes against retailers and small businesses. They include:

* a £5m small retailer grants fund. It will provide grants of up to £3,000 to small businesses in 50 priority areas, to buy security devices such as alarms, UV markers to detect counterfeit notes, security grills or dye packs to mark goods. Partnerships of small retailers can bid for grants of up to £50,000 to help improve a neighbourhood and reduce the risk of crime
* a risk assessment tool (new window), developed by crime prevention experts, which businesses can complete online to identify simple measures they can take to reduce the risk of crime
* a competition to find new ways of ‘designing out’ crime opportunities in small businesses, which will be launched in September 2009.

Statement from the Home Office Minister

Alan Campbell said, ‘Small businesses play a vital role in our communities and I am determined to ensure that small businesses are not taken advantage of during these hard economic times, by providing real support where it is most needed.

‘From today we are providing real help to businesses with a £5m fund to pay for improved security in the places it is most needed.

‘The government is committed to working with industry and police to tackle the crimes that affect them such as shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and robbery, particularly during this economic downturn, where certain crimes will face upward pressure.’

Retailers will be able to bid for grants from an external grants administrator to be announced shortly in 50 priority crime and disorder reduction partnership (CDRP) areas. Groups of businesses in a certain area, such as a parade of shops, can also team up to bid for bigger grants of up to £50,000. These can be used to improve a neighbourhood with landscaping or additional lighting.
Statement from the Chief Executive of the Association of Convenience Stores

James Lowman said, ‘This funding will make a practical difference for hundreds of retailers trading in communities. Retail crime is not victimless, causing distress for staff and business owners and costing money that undermines the viability of an important community service.  Helping businesses to prevent persistent crime will benefit the whole community.’
Statement from the National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses

John Wright, ‘Our research shows crimes against businesses cost small firms around £13,500 each year on average and the disruption and damage they cause must be taken seriously.

‘This new £5m fund will provide vital support for small businesses to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour; to improve security and invest in high streets and shopping districts. We encourage all small businesses that are eligible to take up this support so that they can continue to grow and thrive.’
The retail crime action plan (RCAP)

The RCAP has been developed with the national retail crime steering group (NRCSG) and also includes a commitment to find out more about the crimes which affect retailers by developing a new commercial victimisation study. It will also look at what more can be done to help victims of business crime and encourage work between businesses, the police and CDRPS.

The online tool is available on the Home Office website (new window) and can be completed in 10-15 minutes. Retailers are then given advice on simple things they can do to improve the security of their store and who they can contact for help.

In September, designers will be asked to come up with new ways of eliminating opportunities for criminals to target retailers by designing out crime.
Notes to editors

The areas eligible to bid for grants from the small retailer grants fund are:

* Middlesbrough
* Kingston upon Hull, City of
* Durham
* Birmingham
* Blackburn with Darwen
* Hartlepool
* Newham
* Stoke-on-Trent
* Blackpool
* Bradford
* Pendle
* Leicester
* Haringey
* Hastings
* Oldham
* North East Lincolnshire
* Preston
* Newcastle upon Tyne
* Barrow-in-Furness
* Sheffield
* Wolverhampton
* Burnley
* Sunderland
* Bolton
* Doncaster
* Merthyr Tydfil
* Northumberland
* Redcar and Cleveland
* Great Yarmouth
* Mansfield
* Walsall
* Barnsley
* Blaenau Gwent
* Derby
* Coventry
* Thanet
* Wigan
* Rhondda Cynon Taf
* Wakefield
* Darlington
* Kirklees
* Barking and Dagenham
* Tameside
* Waltham Forest
* Torbay
* Swansea
* Norwich
* Plymouth
* Portsmouth
* Lincoln

In February 2009 the Home Office announced a £20m fund to tackle property-related crimes and turn the tables on criminals who seek to take advantage during an economic downturn. A £15m package addressing acquisitive crimes such as burglary and robbery by cracking down on offenders, providing support for victims and crime prevention advice for the public was announced in April 2009.

In July the government issued new tougher guidance on the use of PNDs for shoplifting following consultation with industry and police. The guidance restricts the use of PNDs to first-time offenders. In 2007, 67,600 people were prosecuted for shop theft while 45,100 were issued with PNDs for the same offence.

The small retailers capital grants fund is expected to open for applications in mid-August. Details will be available on the Home Office website in due course.

To request a copy of the retail crime action plan or for more information contact the Home Office press office on 020 7035 3535.

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The reason for our strength and breadth of customers is based around a core of business security clients, who we’ve then built up our home monitored burglar alarm business around.

Now the Alarm Monitoring Company provides alarm monitoring services to homes and businesses across the UK, serving customers in cities including: London, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Reading, Hull, and Sheffield.

When we talk about being the “best monitored alarm company” we say this because we pride ourselves on providing:
- low cost alarm monitoring
- a superior product to our competitors (e.g. ADT, Chubb, Secom)
- the best value service

And how can we claim this? Well, just ask any of our 1000’s of satisfied customers who’ve used our alarm monitored services over the last 15 years!

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