Jonesboro has a resource for improved home security — it’s called ADT

Jonesboro, AR, has one police officer for every 472 residents, an exceptional ratio for a community of its size. But unfortunately, the police can’t be everywhere at all times. Neither can firefighters, paramedics and the other courageous people who help keep the community safe.

However, Jonesboro residents have the opportunity to use a resource that can help protect their homes, their loved ones and their belongings 24 hours a day. It’s a resource that uses advanced technology and trained professionals to guard against break-ins, fires and other emergencies.

That resource is ADT.

ADT serves more than 6 million customers, making it the #1 provider of electronic security services on the entire North American continent. ADT is effective and affordable — and with one phone call, it’s available.

Providing multiple layers of protection

The first layer of ADT protection begins inside your home, with motion sensors, high-decibel alarms and other equipment that detects threats and promptly notifies you of their presence. And that’s just the beginning.

At a series of interconnected command centers across the country, ADT constantly monitors an electronic network for alarm signals. Dispatchers are trained to provide rapid response, using wireless communication systems to notify homeowners and local authorities when an emergency situation arises.

Unmatched monitoring performance

Here are a few other facts about ADT’s electronic monitoring:

• Every year, ADT command centers act on more than 29 million alarms and respond to more than 50,000 crimes in progress.
• ADT’s monitoring network is designed so that if one center runs into problems, the others can help carry the load.
• ADT operates nine of these centers throughout the United States and Canada. Most security companies have just one.

Comprehensive security for the entire family

The same technology and monitoring systems that help protect your home against break-ins also apply to other threats.

Sophisticated sensors detect fire, carbon monoxide, flooding and freezing. Seniors and people with medical conditions can use personal emergency pendants to contact ADT at the touch of a button.

Also, the 3 Points of Protection feature can alert you whenever a door or window opens, making it easier to keep track of your children’s activity around the house.

It’s all part of the whole-home, whole-family protection you’ll find only with ADT.

Security that won’t cramp your lifestyle

These days, many people spend long hours away from home working and taking part in family activities. With the high-tech convenience of ADT features, you’ll feel less pressure to be in two places at once:

• By adding ADT Pulse to your monitoring service, you can use a computer, cell phone or mobile device to access your security system from miles away. It also lets you control thermostat settings and lighting.
• For those times when it’s just not convenient to leave the office, ADT’s multiple user codes let trusted visitors disarm and re-arm your system. Whether you have a plumber arriving at 10 a.m. or a babysitter arriving at 7 in the evening, ADT can help simplify your schedule.
• Every ADT system uses pet-friendly motion detectors. Instead of dealing with constant false alarms, you can program the system to disregard your cat or dog and keep the infrared beams focused on detecting actual intruders.

Whether you rent or own, ADT can help

As the home of Arkansas State University, Jonesboro has more rental properties than the typical community. The good news for renters, including students who live off-campus, is that ADT monitoring works as well for apartments and condos as it does for houses.

Plus, having a security system can lead to insurance discounts for homeowners and renters alike — as much as 20 percent a year.

And when you consider that monitoring bundles start as low as about $1 a day, ADT looks more and more like a wise investment.

Putting the odds decidedly in your favor

Both research and common sense tell us that criminals prefer easy targets. A would-be intruder who sees an ADT yard sign and window decals — like those that come standard with every monitoring bundle — might have second thoughts.

Also, a burglar who breaks into a home equipped with ADT monitoring is more likely to be caught. Between the deterrent factor and the lowered success rate, your odds of having a safer home and avoiding property loss can improve with ADT.

Better security begins with one phone call

Jonesboro residents can improve the security of their homes — effectively, conveniently and affordably. They can do it by making use of the resource known as ADT, and they can get the process started by calling today.