Security Company Question
 

There has been a lot of talk on the site about security systems. My sincerest condolences to the ones that had the break-in recently. That's just horrible! I am glad you are all safe.

I have a question for those that use security systems. I had a security system in Texas. On a couple of occasions my alarm was set off accidentally. By the time the security company called me, at least three-five minutes had passed. One time they couldn't get a hold of me and a sheriff showed up on my doorstep.... NINE HOURS LATER! If someone had actually been breaking into my house they would have been in and out before the security company even made a phone call to me. I would be long dead before the Sheriff's dept showed up. So, I am wondering if security systems work any differently here? Mine was through my phone line in Texas. All they had to do was cut my phone line and no one would be the wiser. The main comfort to me were the "panic" buttons. I figured if I could get to one of those, then help would come quickly. Has anyone here with a system had an actual emergency experience to see how fast they would actually have someone at your house? I am thinking about getting a system, just not sure it's worth the money.

Will it stop someone from getting in? Maybe not, but the alarm going off may make them think about staying too long. It will wake the neighbors and send an S.O.S. to the people around you.

I know alot of people don't like and don't own a gun. But, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away. Think about it. You can hit the panic button, get your gun and hide until the police get there. If things go really bad . . . well you have the gun.
My two cents.

Or you might shoot your neighbor who wants to borrow a cup of sugar!

Someone alway has to say something about guns. Where is the monitor for this board? And if my neighbor gets me up in the middle of the night for a cup of sugar their going to much more then shot!