Police report a reduction in false alarms in Scotland.
The British Security Industry Association has welcomed the figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS).
They show a 21pc reduction in police attendance to false alarms for April 2005 to March 2006 compared to the previous 12 months.
What they say
Alex Carmichael, BSIA Technical and Membership Services Director, says: "These statistics show that the change in the ACPOS Security Systems policy last year which led to confirmation technology now being required for all new alarm systems has really reaped its rewards. The policy change, combined with the efforts of the private security industry in improving systems and enhancing training for customers, is bringing real benefits in saving the Police time and valuable resources."
John Neilson, Assistant Chief Constable (Community Safety) at Strathclyde Police, said on behalf of ACPOS: "The ACPOS Security Systems Policy was designed to ensure safer communities through the more effective use of police resources and by continuing to develop the professional relationship between the police and security industry in Scotland. These statistics demonstrate that the policy is providing positive rewards and we will continue to engage with our partners in the security industry to make sure that it remains relevant and delivers tangible benefits in our shared objective of preventing crime."
