PROTECTIVE

ALARMS
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ALARM?
 Aural or visual signal given by
the annunciator to security when
intruder activates device in a
protected area.
 An annunciator is a visual or
audible signaling device which
initiates conditions of associated
circuits.
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 Alarm systems are designed to alert

security personnel to consummated or
attempted intrusions into an area, building
or compound. Each type of alarm is
activated in the event that an intruder
tempers with the circuitry, a beam or
radiated waves. Intrusion alarm can be
electrical, mechanical or electronics.
Alarms are also used for fire, smoke or
other emergencies and presence of other
hazards.
PROTECTIVE ALARM
 measures taken by an installation or unit to protect against sabotage,
espionage or subversion and at the same time provide freedom of action in
order to provide the installation or unit with the necessary flexibility to
accomplish its mission.

 supplemental physical barriers in a form of sound that cause alarm installed

indoors or outdoors in an installation.
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 is one of the important barriers in security. It assists the

security in detecting, impeding, or deterring potential
security threat in the installation. Basically, its function is to
alert the security personnel for any attempt of intrusion
into a protected area, building or compound.

 the use of communication equipment in the installation

helps security in upgrading its operational efficiency and
effectiveness.
BASIC PARTS OF ALARM 6

SYSTEM
1. Sensor or trigger Device- It emits
the Aural or visual signals or both.

2. Transmission line- a circuit which

transmit the massage to the signaling
apparatus.

3. Annunciator- It is the signaling system that activates the

alarm. the heart of the system of the detecting device and is the
component that activates the triggering unit.
 TYPES OF
PROTECTIVE ALARM
SYSTEM
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1. Central Station System
 a type of alarm where the control station is located
outside the plant or installation. When the alarm is sounded or
actuated by subscriber, the central station notifies the police
and other public safety agencies
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2. Proprietary system/ Property

system
 centralized monitor of the
proprietary alarm system is
located in the industrial firm
itself with a duty operator. In
case of alarm, the duty
operator calls whatever is the
primary need; firefighters,
police, an ambulance or a
bomb disposal unit
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3. Local Alarm
 this system consists of ringing up a
visual or audible alarm near the object to
be protected. When an intruder tries to
pry a window, the alarm thereat goes off.
The purpose is to just scare the intruder
and not to apprehend.
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4. Auxiliary alarm
 company-owned alarm systems with a unit in
the nearest police station so that in case of
need, direct call is possible. The company
maintains the equipment and lines both for the
company and those in the police, fire and other
emergency agencies by special arrangement.
The auxiliary system can be availed of by
radio, landlines, or cell phones.
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KINDS OF ALARMS
 KINDS OF ALARMS

1. Audio Detection Device – it will detect any sound caused by attempted

force entry. A supersonic microphone speaker sensor is installed in walls,
ceilings, and floors of the protected area.

2. Audio Detection Device – it will detect any sound caused by attempted

force entry. A supersonic microphone speaker sensor is installed in walls,
ceilings, and floors of the protected area.

3. Metallic foil or wire – it will detect any action that moves that foil or wire.
An electrically charge strips of tinfoil or wire is used in the doors, windows, or
glass surfaces of the protected area.
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4. Laser Beam Alarm – a laser emitter floods a wall or 14
fencing with a beam so that when this beam is disturbed
by a physical object, an alarm is activated.

5. Photoelectric or Electric Eye Device – an

invisible/visible beam is emitted and when this is disturbed
or when an intruder break contact with the beam, it will
activate the alarm.

6. Microwave Motion Detection Device – A pattern

of radio waves is transmitted and partially reflected
back to an antenna. If they strike a moving object,
they return at a different frequency which results in
initiating an alarm signal. Very effective for protection of
interior areas. This has a good Coverage, and not
affected by air currents noise sound.
OTHER KINDS OF ALARMS
1. Foot Rail Activator
 Foot rail activators are place on the floor in
such a position that tellers may activate the
alarm by placing the front of their foot to
engage the activation bar. Foot rail do not
acquire any obvious use of the teller’s hand
and their hands may kept in full view of the
robbers for reason of safety, because foot rail
can be activated very obtrusively and safely
then will frequently be found in the banks
where tellers normally operate while standing
up.
Disadvantage: Tellers with platform shoes, itchy feet, or
using brooms and other articles will often inadvertently
cause a false alarm.
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2. Bill traps
 Bill traps or currency activation devices are usually place in the teller’s
cash drawer and connected to the alarm system using a wire connector.
When currency is removed from the devices, the alarm is activated. The
advantage of these devices is that the robbers themselves frequently
remove the currency and activate the alarm. This is particularly helpful
when the employees are immediately force to leave their station without
having had an opportunity to activate the alarm safety.
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3. Knee or Thigh Buttons
 These are installed inside the
desk or teller station which
can be activated by knee or
thigh pressure. They are
commonly found in location
where personnel usually
perform their duties from
seated position.
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4. Foot Button
 Like the foot rail permit alarm activation in
relatively safety while both hands remain
clear in view of the robbers. This type of
alarm allows you to discretely give the
alert during an attack or aggression in a
shop, a bank or any place with a counter.
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5. Double Squeeze Buttons

 Required pressure on both sides. The design of this alarm makes it almost
impossible to trip an alarm by accident. In activating it, you need to apply
pressure on both side; both buttons must be squeezed simultaneously
using the thumb for one button and a finger on the other.
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6. Capacitance or Electrostatic detection device –

the body capacitance of an intruder who enters the field,
unbalances the electronic energy of the field which in turn
activates the alarm. It can be installed on safe walls or openings
therein to establish an electronic field around object to be
protected.
OTHER KINDS OF ALARMS…

7. Ultrasonic motion detection device

 a device that can detect movement of people or objects
within a limited area. It senses motion by analyzing sound
waves in its environment.
UTILIZATION OF ALARM DEVICES
The selection of proper alarm system is not a simple matter, because the
needs of each installation are different, like a set of fingerprints. Some factors
that determine the requirements of the installation will include:
1. Nature of the area or installation
2. Criticality of the area or complex
3. Vulnerability of the area or complex
4. Accessibility
5. Location of installation and areas to be protected
6. Constructions and types of buildings
7. Hours of normal operations
8. Availability of other types of protection
9. Initial and recurring cost of installed alarm system
10. Design and salvage value of desired equipment
11. Response time of the security force and local police
12. Savings in manpower and money for a period of time if alarm is used
Desirable Characteristics of intrusion Alarm
System
 Intrusion alarm devices are designed to detect and not to prevent criminal acts
and should be used normally as an adjunct and not a replacement of the human
guard forces. The primary consideration on the choice of a particular alarm
system includes stability, durability, and reliability. Desirable characteristics
furthermore should include:
a. A detection unit should initiate the alarm upon intrusion of a human being
in the area or vicinity to the protect the area or object.
b. Panel board central annunciator operating console – monitoring activities
should be manned at all times.
Desirable Characteristics of intrusion Alarm System

c. An annunciator console indicating the audible and/or aural signal and the
specific location of incident so that proper action can be made by security
and other units.
d. Fail-safe features which give alarm in the annunciator when something is
wrong with the system.
e. System should be difficult to tamper or render ineffective by outsiders,
competitors or saboteurs.
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1. Alarm devices are physical safeguards used to assist

security but not a replacement in the protection of assets
and lives in the installation.

2. It assists the guards to extend their hearing and vision

even in areas where they are not physically present.

3. The alarm system whether a local, a central, proprietary,

or an auxiliary type are to inform the guard either
visually or aurally of an attempt or a break-in within the
premises being protected
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4. Maintenance of alarm system must be regularly

made, the signal line must be protected, and there
must be alternate source of power.

5. New and improve intrusion hardwires are being

developed and placed in the market but again, the
human guard is irreplaceable despite computerization
and the arrival of super sophisticated devices in
security alarm systems.