Question:
What day sees more false alarms / dispatches than any other?
Answer:
Valentine’s Day
Many Americans will purchase their sweethearts mylar balloons for the holiday. Those balloons will often times get left in front of motion detectors while a romantic night out is enjoyed. Because it is the middle of February, the heater is on in your home causing the balloons to bounce in front of the motion detectors.  Instant false alarm!
This has been a problem for a long time. Guard Tronic made a commercial about it all the way back in 1998.
As you leave your home over the next few days, please make sure to secure any balloons, banners, and signs before arming your security system.
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