When False Alarms Start to Cost—and How Armstrongs, A Becklar Company, Stops Them
Armstrongs, combines decades of Canadian reliability with Becklar’s advanced video and AI-driven monitoring technologies. The result? Fewer false alarms, faster response, and true peace of mind for dealers and subscribers alike.
Alarm systems are meant to keep us safe—but when false alarms become frequent, they can do more harm than good. The average alarm system can lose its value when the majority of alerts turn out to be unnecessary—and that’s the problem Armstrongs, A Becklar Company, is built to solve.
The Hidden Costs of False Alarms
- Everyday signals become noise. Research shows that the vast majority of alarm activations—sometimes as high as 99%—end up being false calls.
- Financial consequences add up fast. Local authorities, businesses, and neighborhoods spend billions of dollars each year reacting to these non-threats.
- Desensitization becomes dangerous. With too many false alarms, emergency responders and security teams may start ignoring alerts, risking genuine emergencies slipping through.
Why False Alerts Happen
Many triggers of false alarms are mundane:
- Missteps during system disarming
- Technical glitches or faulty equipment
- Animals, weather, or environmental interference
While training and equipment checks help, these methods alone often fall short of preventing false alarms.
Armstrongs—Redefining Alarm Monitoring in Canada
Armstrongs, A Becklar Company, has long provided trusted event response monitoring across Canada. Founded in 1989 and now fully integrated with Becklar’s advanced capabilities, Armstrongs brings both local expertise and global innovation to Canadian dealers and subscribers.
The Better Way: Visual Verification + Live Response
Armstrongs, alongside Becklar Video Remote Guarding, elevates alarm response by combining live video verification with professional monitoring:
- Visual confirmation first. Trained operators review live video feeds to determine if an alarm indicates a true threat.
- Proactive intervention. If needed, they can use live audio to warn intruders—often preventing escalation.
- Emergency dispatch only when needed. Genuine threats, not false triggers, get prioritized attention.
A Unified, Responsive Infrastructure
Armstrongs is part of Becklar’s powerhouse trio—alongside Becklar Monitoring and Becklar Video Remote Guarding, collectively offering:
- 2.25 million subscribers protected across North American
- Rapid emergency response, averaging 9.4 seconds
- Powerful AI-backed Engage platform, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in monitoring
- Redundant, secure monitoring centers and seamless API integration with third-party systems
Why It Matters to Dealers and Subscribers
- Fewer false alarms. False dispatches become rare, reducing wasted costs and distractions.
- Enhanced credibility. Clients regain faith in alarm systems when only valid threats are acted upon.
- Better safety outcomes. Faster, more reliable responses ensure real incidents get addressed swiftly.
- Streamlined operations. Dealers can reduce labor, tech overhead, and risk—while enhancing service quality.
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Summary
Armstrongs, A Becklar Company, combines decades of Canadian reliability with Becklar’s advanced video and AI-driven monitoring technologies. The result? Fewer false alarms, faster response, and true peace of mind for dealers and subscribers alike.
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