Police Officer Touts Smart Home Technology for Safety By: Vivint Inc., Business Wire (English),

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Title: Police Officer Touts Smart Home Technology for Safety By: Vivint Inc., Business Wire (English),
01/19/2012

Database: Regional Business News

Police Officer Touts Smart Home Technology for Safety

Glenn Nixon of Bourbonnais, Illinois is passionate about
serving his community. He has been a police officer for 17
years, served on the community council, and is currently
running for state representative. As a public official, one of
his priorities is keeping the residents of his town safe.
“In my position, I get a lot of questions about what people can
do to keep their homes and families safe,” Nixon said. “The
number one piece of advice I give is to get a good home
security system. I can’t tell you how many situations I’ve seen
where a reliable system would have prevented a lot of
heartache. It’s like having an insurance policy.”
New Technologies Offer Better Security, Plus Convenience

According to Nixon, Bourbonnais has been particularly hard-
hit by the decline of manufacturing jobs and the recent

economic downturn. As a result, the area suffers from both
high unemployment and crime rates. “The economic
challenges our community is experiencing have definitely
impacted the sense of safety and well-being of residents,”
Nixon said.
To keep his own family safe, Nixon chose Vivint’sTM Home
Automation system. The system has basic security features
like fire, smoke and CO2 sensors, as well as motion and
glass break sensors. But thanks to new, affordable “smart
home” technologies, Nixon’s family also enjoys a variety of
other features that make his home safer and his life more
convenient.
One of Nixon’s favorite features is the ability to access his
system from his smartphone. “Sometimes I work at night, and
being able to check in and make sure the system is armed
and all the doors and windows are secured helps me know
that both my wife and home are safe. The peace of mind is
invaluable,” added Nixon.
Nixon also uses the Vivint mobile app to control access to his
home. “My housekeeper has her own personalized code that
she keys into the door lock when she arrives,” explained
Nixon. “Vivint sends me a text to alert me that she has
entered and left the house. That way I know who’s coming
and going, and I receive confirmation that my home is once
again secure.”
Live Monitoring
Thanks to his time as a police officer, Nixon has seen a
range of home security systems first-hand. “Some systems
use older technologies that lead to false alarms and delayed
response times that can leave homes unprotected,” he said.
“Vivint provides live monitoring by trained operators who
contact the resident directly through an in-home panel. If the
operator cannot confirm everything is all right, they contact
law enforcement immediately. In some situations, a few
minutes can make the difference between a happy ending
and a tragedy.”