Police should practice what they preach

Would it not be a good idea if the police (ACPO) reacted to burglaries and the general call for help from the public in the same manner as they expect the industry to respond ... i.e. within a maximum of four hours?

Paradoxically, as often happens now, they request that, the alarm company not visit or do any repair work, (that will reduce the probability of further loss), until they can attend and gather evidence. This period may often be three to four days, during which evidence becomes lost due to occupancy of the building.

In the case of shared student accommodation, it beggars belief that anyone expects to find any evidence after a period of days.

The old biblical saying “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” comes to mind.

Surely it is not unreasonable to expect those who insist that this industry complies with standards of turn out, should also comply with that same standard?

On another issue (reported in your July edition) ... is the BSIA’s call for tax free installation of alarms a call to assist the public or a call to assist builders who often fit the lowest priced product the can find?

These are often fitted by those not vetted and not proven competent in installation of security equipment.

As has happened in the past, large organisations of international repute then sub contract to those with no proven competence, taking a profit from doing nothing but being a middleman.