I just recieved this today.

Recently a prospective customer called inquiring about service for her rental home. While we have programs specially designed for renters, it is slightly different than our standard pricing levels due to the reduced term of service.

She noted the discrepancy from the quoted price and the advertised price on the web and we were then accused of being one of those (for lack of better words) "bait and switch" security companies.

Ouch!

This hurt, as we are not one of those "bait and switch security companies". I have been in this industry for nearly 20 years, and I have tried to distance myself and my company far from those tricksters.  It troubles me greatly that many of those in our industry have earned that dubious moniker.

To be clear, I apologized for the bad impression, the unclear pricing, and we honored the price on the web.

So, Ms. Renter: If you are reading this I hope you accepted my heartfelt apology. NTX Security is not one of those companies. We base our prices on quality products and service because no one appreciates their customers more. Thank you for considering NTX Security. I hope we can earn your business someday.

To our readers: If you ever feel that you have been intentionally misled or deceived, please don't hesitate to call me immediately to discuss the matter personally. My toll free number is 888-696-8926. We are not a one size fits all company. Some of our pricing and service options are contingent on your specific need and situation. If you are concerned as to the reason, please ask and we will provide a reasonable explanation. 

Beginning March 1, the Frisco Police Department will begin enforcement of the city's new residential and business burglar alarm ordinance. The city council passed the ordinance late last year, but officials held off on enforcing it to give residents and business owners time to comply.

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The city council passed an ordinance late last year that requires residents and businesses to pay a $35 annual fee for their alarms and imposes fines up to $100 for excessive false alarms in a calendar year.

Frisco Alarm Permits Here:

Frisco Alarm Permit.pdf (152.32 kb)

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"It came in the mail less than a month after Darline Fairchild watched her family's home go up in flames -- a bill for the nearly $28,000 it cost the fire department to extinguish the blaze. "

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Intresting article. What are your thoughts: Should a tax supported Fire Department charge you to repsond to a fire on your property?

 

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Fact: Fire does not care who you are, how much money you make, what kind of car you drive or how much "stuff" you have in your man cave. Fire does not care if you are white or black, rich or poor, single or married.

Here are some more facts:

• An estimated 54,500 heating fires occur each year in the United States.
• Heating is the second leading cause of all residential building fires following cooking. 
• Residential building heating fires peak in January and February; this peak accounts for 34 percent of fires.
• Confined heating fires, those fires confined to chimneys, fuels, fuel boxes, or boilers, account for 87 percent of residential building heating fires.
• Thirty-one percent of the nonconfined residential building heating fires occur because the heat source is too close to combustibles.
• Residential building heating fires peak in the early evening hours between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. with the highest peak between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. This 4-hour period accounts for 30 percent of all residential building heating fires.
• The percent of residential building heating fires declines to the lowest point during the summer months from June to August. Heating fires during these months tend to be confined fuel burner/boiler malfunction fires (64 percent) or involve water heaters (10 percent).

View the entire report on Heating Fires in Residential Buildings here:

Heating Fires in Residential Buildings.pdf (758.39 kb)

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Is crime really dropping in the City of Dallas? That depends on what "is" is.

Story here:

Ultimately stats are just numbers and do not protect a family or business, prevent an intrusion or heal a victim.

Take steps to better prepare yourself in the event of an emergency:

1. Read about steps you can take to protect yourself from crime and violence www.MyNTX.com/blog
2. Make a commitment to be an active participant in your own crime prevention program - in other words, put action to what you learn.
3. Request a Free Security Review from the security professionals at NTX Security.

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It always surprises me the extent criminals will go to make a dishonest living. I can only imagine, had this robbery gone off without a hitch, the pain suffered removing the duct tape would not have been worth the loot. This story reinforces our belief that as business owners and managers we must take what seem to be extreme measures to protect our business and homes.

Criminals are will to go to extreme measures to get your property. How far are you willing to go to protect it? 

Please take advantage of our Free Security Review to find out how to better prepare your business and home.  

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Here is an advanced copy of our February Newsletter. Be sure and check out This month's "Celebrity Client". We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.

My Security Insider - Feb-2010 - Vol 1Issue 1.pdf (632.46 kb)

Home Security in Burleson Business Security in Burleson Fire alarm permits in Burleson must be renewed  Dec 28, 2009, 10:39

Residents with alarm systems in their homes or businesses that are designed to summon the police in case of an emergency must have an alarm system permit.
Alarm system permits are $50 annually for residences and $100 annually for businesses.
Alarm system permits expire on Dec. 31 and must be renewed by completing an alarm system permit application and returning it with the fee to the building permits office at Burleson City Hall.

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas:

Over the past eleven days we hope that you have enjoyed the tips on how to secure what you cherish most. This Christmas season it is our wish that you have a safe and fulfilling celebration with friends, family and loved ones. 

Our tip for day 12 is to remember the true meaning of Christmas:

“And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest,   And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

Luke 2 8-12

Merry Christmas from the NTX Security family.