Reports & Papers-Lessons from Losses: Burglar Alarm Systems with Cellular Back-up Transmission Equipment

Lessons from Losses: Burglar Alarm Systems with Cellular Back-up Transmission Equipment

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The document discusses a burglary at a jewelry store in Dallas, Texas in September 2010. Thieves accessed the building through the roof and disabled the alarm system, cutting the telephone lines and ripping out the cellular back-up transmitter. They managed to break into safes containing diamond inventory, as well as taking items from display cases, resulting in a total theft of around $1.3 million. Lessons learned from the incident include the importance of proper alarm system installation with features like 'line security' and motion detection, the inadequacy of some safes without proper installation, and the need for alarm companies to provide appropriate security measures. It also highlights the role of sophisticated thieves in targeting easily vulnerable facilities. Recommendations for preventing similar losses include regular testing of alarm systems and the installation of a UL-certified alarm system with necessary security features. The document is associated with the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA) and aims to share loss prevention strategies and techniques within the industry.

Keywords

burglary

jewelry store

Dallas

Texas

September 2010

alarm system

safes

theft

security measures

loss prevention