For many homeowners in Kent, WA, home security still relies on outdated alarm systems that haven’t evolved with today’s security demands. These legacy systems are often unreliable, prone to false alarms, lack remote access or mobile integration, and leave residents feeling more anxious than secure. Traditional alarms tend to be passive and reactive, they may sound a loud siren, but provide no context, photo confirmation, or real-time insight into what’s happening. Homeowners with pets, children, or frequent guests know this pain all too well: a dog walks down the hallway, a child opens a window, or a motion sensor is triggered by something harmless, and suddenly the house is filled with the blare of a siren. Meanwhile, you’re left questioning if it’s a genuine emergency or another false alert. But the real danger begins when you start ignoring the alarms altogether. And when a real break-in does occur, the system’s credibility is already gone. The result? Confusion, panic, and too often, inaction. To make matters worse, police response is no longer guaranteed, especially if your system can’t verify an actual intrusion. In Kent, the Police Department has implemented a “verified response” policy, particularly for commercial properties. Since 2017, officers have only been dispatched to commercial alarms with credible evidence of a break-in, such as video footage, a triggered glass-break sensor, live audio, or confirmation from a monitoring service or eyewitness. While residential alarms still receive a response, Kent PD warns that repeated false alarms may lead to lower prioritization by dispatchers. In contrast, verified alarms, those with photo or audio confirmation, are treated as emergencies, whether the property is residential or commercial. That means if your system includes visual verification, like Ajax’s MotionCam, you’re far more likely to receive a swift, prioritized police response. In today’s security landscape, verification isn’t optional; it’s essential. And unfortunately, most traditional alarm systems simply can’t provide it. If your system can’t confirm a break-in, it may fail you when you need it most. 
