RESIDENTIAL SECURITY

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Established in 1979, Alliance Protection is a full service security and fire alarm company that services the desert and surrounding communities. We can install full-featured security systems with Total Connect by Honeywell as well as commercial security and fire systems. Our scalable designs allow you to choose your system without having to decide between all-or-nothing. You can start with a basic system and upgrade over time with solutions that fit your lifestyle.

With Total Connect

Control your home or business security.
Be alerted when your security system is disarmed.
Know who’s at your home or business instantly.
View your cameras and operate your security from a smart phone.
Manage your locks, lighting and thermostats.

SECURITY TIPS MENU:

Security tips for your safety.

1. What You Should Know When Buying a Security System

2. Commercial Intrusion/Burglar Security Tips

3. Commercial Fire Tips

4. Residential Fire Tips

5. Security Tips for Children

6. Violence Prevention in Children

7. Parking Garage Security Tips

8. Workplace Security Tips

We believe you should know your rights when selecting a security company for your home and/or business. Research and ask questions about the companies and the products offered.

1. Verify online the alarm company, Alarm Company Operator, ACO, and Sales Representative/Technician (Alarm Company Employee, ACE licenses: www2.dca.ca.gov)

2. Research companies for fraudulent, adverse files or records. (Google, Angies list, and Yahoo.)

3. Get References.

4. Consult with several security companies in order to make an informed decision in choosing the right company for you.

1. Communicate your needs to the Sales Representative so they understand your security needs.

2. Receive service from a licensed security company.

3. Request a written proposal.

4. Require clarification of service fees associated with special or “free” systems.

5. Verify if you will own the system after the initial term or it remains the property of the alarm company.

6. Understand the contract, the proposed system, service expectations, and local false alarm fees.

7. Find out who will be responding to your alarm. Some cities do not respond to unidentified alarms.

8. Receive live emergency representative access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

9. Question the installing Service Technicians’ experience, and if employees have been drug screened and background checked.

10. Have your equipment tested in-house, prior to installation, to ensure proper operation.

11. Call our companies central office after hours and see if they answer their phone. Call us, on our toll free number: 866 324-3557

Have the same security company install and monitor your security system with an Underwriters Laboratories [UL] Certified Central Station that is based in California.

1. Learn on how to operate your security system.

2. Receive quality service and 24 Hour Emergency Response.

3. Receive potential savings with your insurance provider.

1. Secure the perimeters of your business site. Make sure walls and gates are maintained and secure.

2. Install a monitored security and/or camera system.

3. Make sure all doors and windows are locked before leaving each day.

4. Keep your parking area well lit at night to deter intruders and ensure employee safety. Additionally, consider installing motion sensor lighting.

5. Deter intruders from roof access by strategically placed anti-climb paints or other anti- scale barriers.

6. If you are a retailer, design floor layout to provide adequate surveillance of stock. The use of convex mirrors and video surveillance are excellent deterrents.

7. Consider internal doors fitted with keyless lock systems. Studies find that 30% of business thefts and burglaries are accomplished using a duplicate key. (Unauthorized key duplicates can be made at most retail stores.)

8. Security mark all computer equipment and bolt valuable items to desks.

9. Phone lines should enter the building underground to protect their integrity. Install wireless sensors or equipment. Use a cellular service on your alarm system so your phone line isn’t compromised.

10. Join or start a business watch group with neighboring businesses.

This is a great way to stay informed on risks in your local area and prevent crime.

1. Install a commercial fire alarm monitored by a UL Listed Central Monitoring Station.

2. Keep fire extinguishers readily available near potential fire sources (furnaces and stoves).

3. Post escape routes in every area of the building and clearly mark all fire exits.

4. Make sure that each area has an alternative escape route in case the first is inaccessible.

5. Hold practice drills regularly in order to familiarize staff with procedures for safely exiting the building.

6. Do not overload electrical circuits. Unplug items when they are not in use.

7. In case of an actual fire situation, make sure your address can be seen by emergency vehicles, and consider installing an exterior horn/strobe.

8. For more information regarding fire safety, please visit the National Fire Protection Agency's website at www.nfpa.org.

1. Residential Intrusion/Burglar Alarm Security Tips.

2. Keep your doors and windows locked then turn your alarm on.

3. Keep all valuable items out of sight and store your jewelry and valuables in a safety deposit box.

4. Install proper lighting around your home and/or motion detector lights.

5. Start a Neighborhood Watch Program and report any suspicious people and/or activity in your neighborhood.

6. When you are out of town, have a trusted neighbor pick up your newspapers and mail daily or have the post office and news carrier hold them for you.

7. Engrave your property to deter theft and aid in the recovery of stolen property. Marking your property provides a visual deterrence to theft as well as aiding law enforcement agencies in the identification and recovery of stolen property. Use your Driver's License #, never your Social Security #. Engrave your property in a conspicuous place. Keep good records of the items marked and the location marked.

8. Set timers for lights and a television so it appears that someone is home while you are traveling.

9. Do not hide spare keys in obvious places such as: under doormats, in the mailbox, etc. Give a key to a neighbor that you trust.

10. Whenever you move to a new home have the locks changed.

12. Sliders should have ventilation locks as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security.

13. Keep shrubs around your windows and doors trimmed to eliminate hiding places for intruders.

14. Utilize sturdy, solid wood or metal doors at all entrances to your home.

15. Make sure that all exterior doors have well-made deadbolt locks.

16. Install a wide-angle lens viewer in your front door to make it possible to see who is there without having to open it.

17. Have a security system installed and monitored for each point-of-entry. A security system only works if it is armed. So, remember to set your alarm every night as well as each time you're away from home.

18. Do not give out your alarm code to just anyone. Only a family member or trusted friend should know the code in case of an emergency.

1. Children should know their full name, address, and telephone number.

2. Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.

3. Make sure children always tell a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult where they are going.

4. Tell them to never go with or accept anything from a stranger. Teach them that a stranger is anyone that they or you do not know or trust.

5. Let them know that it is okay to tell you or another trusted adult if they see anyone doing something they know is not right or makes them feel uncomfortable.

6. If your child stays home alone, make sure they know don’t let anyone know that they are home alone. Make sure they know to keep all the doors and windows closed and locked.

7. Install Total Connect to monitor your home and children.

8. Prepare an emergency contact phone list. Make sure you include your work and/or cell phone number.

9. Prepare and practice a safe route to school.

10. Fingerprint your child and always have a recent photo of them.

11. Contact us for a free Child ID Kit; email us at office@allianceprotection.com. Submit your name, address, and account #.

12. Install ventilation locks on your windows and sliding glass doors as well as auxiliary locks to bolster security.

13. Keep shrubs around your windows and doors trimmed to eliminate hiding places.

14. Utilize sturdy, solid wood or metal doors at all entrances to your home.

15. Make sure that all exterior doors have well-made deadbolt locks.

16. Install a wide-angle lens viewer in your front door to make it possible to see who is there without opening the door.

17. Have a security system installed and monitored for each point-of-entry. A security system only works if you arm it. So, remember to set your alarm every night as well as each time you're away from home.

18. Do not give out your alarm code to just anyone. Only a family member or trusted friend should know the code in case of an emergency.

1. Set a good example for your child. Settle disagreements without threats or violence.

2. Role-play with your child they can handle typical childhood arguments without violence.

3. Tell your child to let you know immediately about any bullying or threats of violence.

4. Insist on good manners. They are a buffer against violence.

5. Help your child avoid things and people that are associated with violence

6. If your child is a witness or a victim of violence, get counseling help immediately.

1. Make sure the parking garage you visit is equipped with video surveillance equipment.

2. Keep valuables out of plain sight, locked in the trunk of your vehicle if possible.

3. Keep your doors locked and windows up as you drive through the facility.

4. If possible, park in a well-lit area.

5. Report any suspicious activity or persons to the parking attendant.

6. Have your keys ready as you approach your vehicle.

7. Be aware: look at the cars parked on either side of you, look underneath and inside your car before you get in. If you are suspicious for any reason simply walk away and find help.

8. If you are unable to locate your car, don't be afraid to ask the parking attendant to assist you.

1. If you plan to work late or report early, try to arrange your schedule to coincide with another employee's.

2. Use caution when going into restrooms or stairwells.

3. If you are working late, ask the security guard or a co-worker to escort you to your car.

4. Lock your purse or wallet in a drawer or closet.

5. Check the identification of any unknown person delivering packages or entering your building.

6. If you notice any suspicious persons or vehicles, call security or the police.

7. Keep emergency numbers posted for local security, police, and fire or call 911.

8. Make note of which co-workers could provide transportation or temporary shelter for others in the event of an emergency.

9. Never write down a safe or vault combination or a computer password.

10. Make sure your office has an emergency evacuation plan.

11. Have safe rooms available where people can go during an in-office emergency.

12. Ask employees to wear identification tags at all times.

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Commercial Intrusion/Burglar Security Tips

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Residential Fire Security Tips

Security Tips for Children

Violence Prevention in Children

Parking Garage Security Tips

Workplace Security Tips