ADT, 24 Hour Protection.
ADT Customer Monitoring Centers help protect the people and things you value most, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They form a comprehensive network of interconnected command centers strategically located throughout the United States. This gives ADT the ability to offer you continuous security, and it’s just one of the reasons why ADT is the #1 security company in America.

 

Security Basics

I’ve been thinking about buying a security system for a while now, but I don’t know that much about them.  How do they work?

A security system starts with a control panel. The control panel contains the "brains" of the security system, essentially operates as a central computer. Various sensors connect to the control panel from locations throughout your home. If your security system is armed and the sensors detect a problem, they send signals to the control panel. The control panel automatically dials the central monitoring station, where the proper authorities are notified.

 
American Veterans Security provides the fastest alarm monitoring service for almost any type of alarm system installed today. If you already have a system and would like us to monitor it, we will schedule a time for one of our technicians to come to your home and check the system and verify that we can service your system. While we are there we can usually correct minor problems and also check the standby battery for proper voltage. You can even keep the same passwords and codes you are already familiar with or we can show you how to change to new ones. New yard signs and stickers will be provided as well as any additional training you may need on the use of your system. There is typically no charge for this conversion if your equipment is compatible but sometimes a small fee is charged only if we have to replace some equipment. There is no trip charge for us to come out to
your home and, as always, our monitoring is rates are among the lowest in the country.

Why us?

American Veterans Security is a family owned and operated full service alarm company protecting thousands of families and businesses in Oregon and Washington since 1998. Unlike most of our competitors, our 24-hour U.L. Approved Central Monitoring Center is located in six different states including Oregon, providing our customers with local alarm monitoring.

The big difference in security companies is price and commitment. For example, our standard monthly monitoring fee is still one of the lowest in the nation! We have been able to keep this low rate over the years because we continue to find ways to operate more efficiently and utilize newer, state of the art equipment.

 

                                    SECURITY TIPS


PROTECTING THE HOUSE:
One of the biggest enemies of home security is thinking “it won’t happen to me”

 Even thou we all believe that prevention is important; most people don’t take the steps they need to protect their home and family.  Weather it’s protecting the home with a monitoring security system or just being able to identify potential risks of hidden dangers,  such as fire and carbon monoxide through out your home.

  

THE FRONT DOOR:

 Install a peep hole in the front door.  A 180 degree peephole gives you the ability to view a wide area outside the front door.   This doesn’t replace the need of a good lock.

 

JUST MOVED IN:

The first thing to do is replace all the locks on the house.  Who knows how many keys people have, even if the house is new.

 

WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY?

Locks or pins are a good way to keep intruders from opening your windows.  We recommend using the same brand as the locks on your doors.

 

LANDSCAPING:

Keep the trees and shrubs trimmed around the windows.  While they seem to give you privacy they also give privacy to the burglar while they are breaking into your home.

 

DOORS AND WINDOWS:

It only takes a second for a burglar to get into your home.  Unfortunately, many burglaries happen when people are home.  If you’re going to the neighbors or down the street, keep your doors and windows locked.  If you knapping, keep the doors and windows locked.  Many burglars go door to door looking for a house with an unlocked door or window.  If you have a monitored security system, arm the system while you’re gone or sleeping.

 

CHILD SAFETY:

Most people view their home as a fortress that will keep their children safe and sound.  Unfortunately, there are many emergencies that are beyond our control.  That’s why any safety plan has to begin n the home and be discussed with children so you can keep them safe whether you’re there or not.

 

WORKING FAMILIES:

As a rule, children shouldn’t be left at home alone.  But if you’ve decided your children are old enough to stay home alone, it’s a good idea to walk through a few key safety and security tip’s including.

 

ANSWERING THE PHONE:

• Never let the caller know that you are at home by yourself
• Never give strangers your address or contact information
• Give you child a list of people the can speak to.
• Let the answering machine answer the phone and the child should not pick up the phone unless they know who it is.
• Keep a list of contact names and numbers next to the phone.
• If you have a monitored alarm system, explain how it is to be used in an emergency.

STRANGER DANGER:

It’s important that your child and a clearly understands the difference between a friend and a stranger.  Don’t put your child’s name on anything, T-shirts, lunch box, school bag or anything that a stranger may use to call out to your child.

 

SAFETY WALK:

A great way to help your children understand the difference between a stranger and a friend is to take them on a walk and point out the differences.  Tell you child to always walk with a friend and never alone.  Never wander off with out letting an adult know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

 

IF SOMEONE TRIES TO BREAK IN:

Call 911 immediately,

Call a neighbor or other close contact

Run through a door at the opposite side of the house and go to a neighbor’s house.

It helps to watch your child’s friends that come over and ask what activities they are spending there time in.

The number of businesses and homes we secure to date is over 12,000 and growing.  Over Ten years, we have provide security solutions for many homes, businesses and other oganizations in the country.  If you would like a referense we will provide them upon request.