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general_kaos
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cwilson6
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I really think somethin is necessary. If someone has a gun to my wifes head in the other room all this security is for naught. There are very evil people in this world.
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sevensiamesecats
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What are you trying to do? EIther you are you and things are fine, and your normal safe word will let them know that, or you give a different safe word and they send police/don't allow you access. You can also set up a PIN which will disarm your system, but let them know you are under "duress" and they will send police without any further notification. Seems like they have it covered.
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coltmaster1
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4 years ago
If you were to be in the scenario you describe, I would think the fact that COPS dispatched police, by policy, assuming you are under duress, would be enough for police to determine for certain you need assistance (for example, an officer asks for permission to enter your home to ensure your family is safe or not).
Lastly, although I don't have them, many SS users combine the simplicam with their systems so that if an alarm is tripped and if not cancelled by you, COPS will have visual verification - another layer of security as well as verification to your local police that indeed you require assistance.
Do NOT depend on adding any special notes to your account just using the online control panel - it is better to call SS and ask for special notations to be added to make sure they can or not - as well as confirmation they have done so (you can then go into your account to see the notations).
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ws729
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For example, I believe someone threatening harm or death to anyone in my proximity is also willing to lie to me about their true intentions, and must be stopped at all costs as soon as possible. Would I want my wife or family harmed by someone? Absolutely not! Thinking rationally about it now, would I trust such a perpetrator once the police leave to hold true to their word? Absolutely not! I could easily envision things going from bad to worse, and everyone being emotionally or physically harmed. What does the perp do? Move on and continue his life of destruction. Not on my watch!
For this same reason, a security system should simply be a layer of security for your home. What do you feel about martial arts, clubs, knives, guns? What additional training do you you and your family need to be more effective and confident at protecting yourselves?
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