Crime School

Home burglar alarm decisions are part of your family security plan. What home alarm system feature is important for you to consider? Do I need to pay to have my home burglar alarm system monitored? Interview by Mark Toner writing for Nationwide Insurance. Podcast Time Stamps: 00:39 -- Show introduction by Crime School Security Expert Chris McGoey. 01:32 -- Home burglar alarm system is just another tool in the security toolbox. 01:50 -- Most homeowners don't use their alarm system once installed. 02:35 -- Interview with Mark Toner begins. 04:50 -- Alarm industry mainly is a subscription-based monitoring vendor. 07:20 -- Most homeowners just want a basic burglar deterrent system. 08:05 -- Central Station monitoring is an option that is not needed in many cases. 09:25 -- Remote alarm monitoring service is critical for fire response. 10:40 -- Before buying, make a family commitment to use the system every day. 12:10 -- Great feature hardly ever used is bedtime perimeter alarm setup. 14:15 -- Qual