A message from eCops:

Earlier this week we received a reported involving a Home Security company cold calling an elderly resident in Cambridge and trying to sell them an alarm system for their home.  The salesperson for the company, based in Nottingham, went on to say they can provide a wireless monitored system and a lifeline alarm whereby their trained first aiders would visit very quickly if the alarm was activated.
 
If you’re thinking of purchasing an alarm system please be aware that some companies make false claims that they are accredited and are also misleading with their promises regarding response times by Police and medical staff.
 
When buying an alarm system it is always advisable to get at least 3 quotes, and look for companies that are accredited by N.S.I. (National Security Inspectorate) or S.S.I.A.B. (Security Systems & Alarm Inspection Board) Independent Inspectorates are not-for profit approval bodies who carry out inspection services for the security industry in order to protect customer interests.  They are governed by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) the sole accreditation service recognised by the government.
 
For additional information regarding alarm systems please see the relevant section in the attached Home Security Guide.
 
If you receive any phone calls from alarms companies using high pressure sales techniques please don’t agree to anything immediately.  Make sure you know what you’re buying and phone the Police if you’re concerned.
 
Kate Thwaites, Crime Reduction Officer

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