Ms. Kristen Adams

Why is Kristen Adams in the alarm business and why should you consider buying an alarm from her company, Allstate Alarm Company?  Kristen answers the question:

• I started this business after my home was broken into, burglarized and vandalized when I was 21 years old.  I will never forgot the pain of the invasion, the fear and the loss of items of sentimental value.  I had insurance, but there are caps on insurance unless items are specifically insured.  My insurance replaced some of my lost valuables, but they didn't replace my grandmothers antique platinum diamond ring, my coin collections, silver dollars,  my expensive "costume jewelry" or the many other personal and sentimental  items that were stolen.  
• I was away that weekend and someone in the neighborhood probably saw me leaving with my suitcase.  It was obvious I would be gone for a couple of days. They broke in through my back window, a small slider over my kitchen counter.
• They partied in my home all weekend, drank my soda, ate my food, and destroyed and dirtied my property.  When I came home Monday morning, I looked around and just cried.  The police came and took a report and then they left.  There were no clues and no suspects. 
• My brother suggested taking a picture of all the damage, but when I looked for my camera, I realized that it too was gone and I cried some more.
• I faithfully called the police hoping the perpetrator would be caught.  I was hopeful my coin collection and family jewelry would be returned.  It never was returned.  I never learned the name of the juvenile that supposedly was hitting all the homes in my development.  He was a juvenile - he was "protected".  I was just a forgotten statistic.
• I vowed to help others prevent this personal devastation.  I became interested in burglar alarms and so did my brother.  He became an apprentice, and an installer and eventually owned his own company.  I worked for him in sales and learned a great deal about security systems.
• I entered the U.S. Navy in 1978 and during my three years I was trained in security systems, and fire suppression systems.  I received an honorable discharge and started a career in engineering at General Electric in Valley Forge, Pa.  During this period, I learned a lot about security systems, burglar alarm systems and fire suppression systems.
• I founded my own company as a sole proprietorship - Allstate Alarm Company - in 1981.  I chose that name because I install burglar and fire alarm systems all through the State.  I do not have any affiliation with the insurance company of the same name.
• It is my goal to provide affordable security systems to help prevent crime and personal tragedy. I want everyone to be aware of the importance of a security system.   We all need safety, security and peace of mind. A security system guarantees you and your family will be safe in your home.  It protects you while you are sleeping and protects your possessions and pets while  you are away at work, shopping or on vacation.
• I have been professionally trained in alarm systems, alarm electronics, alarm installation techniques and sales and service throughout my entire career.  I regularly attend technical training courses and seminar's so I am always aware of the latest and greatest technology and the correct application of this technology.
• I am so concerned for my customers safety that I always offer a monitored smoke detector at cost.  I have noticed over the years that many people have smoke detectors, but neglect to replace the battery.  This doesn't become a problem until there is a fire.  A monitored smoke detector not only wakes you up, but it immediately calls the fire department and saves precious time so you can escape with your family and pets.
• I am personally accountable for strict standards of quality and professionalism.  My company has many local references.  Our customers are thoroughly happy and we have never had one complaint.   I make it my company policy to try to meet every one of my customers.  My company has never been sued nor have I ever had one unresolved complaint.  I personally make sure that my customers are completely satisfied with my systems and my service.