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Unmonitored Systems

Although they are as popular in today’s hyper-sensitive society, unmonitored systems are still better than no system. Unlike a monitored system, there is no second party to alert the police, so these systems usually consist of an on-site alarm and/or flashing lights that indicate the security system has been breached. It is the homeowners’, neighbors’ or passers by’s duty to call the police. The alarm may go unnoticed if no one in the neighborhood is at home or no one notices the alarm.
Also in our confrontation-phobic society, there is a good chance that your neighbor may choose not to get involved. An unmonitored system is not likely a viable option in a remote or rural area.
According to statistics, most triggered alarms are false alarms, which could decrease the effectiveness of unmonitored systems. If one system is particularly sensitive, it will not only annoy the neighbors, it could also create a “boy-who-cried-wolf” scenario where people are less likely to respond after frequent upsets.