I have had numerous false alarms over the past 25 years, and they usually get here before I want them to. 😁 But they told me that if a fireman or police officer went inside and got sprayed or had to run to keep from getting sprayed and fell, I could be in trouble. And the way things are today, if a kid or a burglar goes inside and gets sprayed, they told me I could get sued. And my fire department told me if they know that they could get sprayed, it could result in them not getting close enough to a building to be efficient enough to put out a fire. And I don't want my cars, tools and other stuff to be destroyed. I sold seven Model 21s so that I could buy one of my Corvettes. I don't want to lose it. ADT told me to stop burglars BEFORE they get into my house. So, that is the way I have my home set up. I ran the ADT system out to my outbuilding. So far- so good. But whatever works for you.
You're in Indiana, I know not where, maybe urban or suburban. I'm in "extremely rural" GA. Sounds like you've got very quick response times ........ that's great. I do not. Thirty minutes would be considered quick here. Thus, the difference in our philosophy. We have learned, over several generations, to handle a lot of our potential crime issues ourselves, with the sheriff's blessings. Getting sprayed is not that big a deal, it will not cause permanent harm, it just incapacitates for awhile and causes the perp to readjust their priorities. I accidentally set mine off years ago. No injury to me and could see no residual to clean up. Good enough for me.
I have ADT too, in my home. But, they don't know everything about every individual situation. After a break in many years ago I decided to get a security system. Investigator told me flat out that ADT Security signs around the house and the little decals on each exterior door is almost as good. He said he didn't have a security system in his house, but had the signs in his yard.
One tip for ADT. When they ask you for the priority list of who they should call first don't tell them the law. Tell them to call you first. That eliminates all those law enforcement visits when you have a false alarm. Has worked fine for me for 20+ years.
Stay well, my friend.
