Alarmed self-storage units add electronic detection to the storage space. Door monitoring and motion sensors can identify activity, while access controls manage entry permissions. These functions complement physical locks and surveillance. Janus International
A Family Storage advertises alarmed units at 12 Tucson locations and one Green Valley location. Each facility is linked below.
How Storage Unit Alarms Work
Storage alarms use sensors to detect activity. Depending on the system, these sensors monitor door status or movement inside a unit. Janus International—Storage Security Technology
Janus International describes a Nokē system that disengages monitoring during authorized access. Closing the unit door reengages the electronic lock and alarm. Optional motion sensors provide notifications about activity inside the space. Nokē System Description
Electronic access systems also maintain permissions and activity records. Nokē documentation describes logs for locks, unlocks, and failed unlock attempts. Janus International—Activity Records
Tucson Robbery and Burglary Statistics
The Tucson Police Department’s 2024 Annual Report lists:
- 849 robberies
- 2,084 burglaries
- 6,986 larceny offenses
Source: Tucson Police Department, page 5
Robbery was 15.1% below the report’s five-year average of 1,000. Burglary was approximately 6.4% below its listed average of 2,226, calculated from the reported totals.
The report excludes reports submitted online by the public from this annual comparison. Tucson Police Department Annual Report
Green Valley Robbery and Burglary Statistics
For January–March 2023, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department report for Green Valley ZIP 85614 records:
- One robbery
- Three burglaries
- 20 larcenies
Source: Pima County Sheriff’s Department—Green Valley Crime Statistics
These figures cover one quarter. Tucson’s figures cover a full year, so the two sets describe their respective reporting periods rather than a direct comparison between communities.
A Family Storage Locations With Alarmed Units
The following facility pages explicitly list Alarmed Storage Units.
North and Northwest Tucson
East Tucson
- 9685 E. Broadway Boulevard
- 8325 E. Golf Links Road
- 3745 S. Kolb Road
- 8600 E. Speedway Boulevard
- 8950 E. Speedway Boulevard
Central and Southeast Tucson
Green Valley
Alarms, Cameras, and Access Controls
Storage security features address different parts of a property.
A Family Storage’s Oracle Road location lists alarmed units, gated entry, 24-hour security cameras, and Nokē Smart Entry.
Its Green Valley location also lists alarmed units, gated entry, cameras, smart entry, and on-site management.
Gates control entrance points. Cameras provide visual surveillance. Unit alarms detect activity at the storage space. Electronic access systems manage which entrances or units a user can unlock. Janus International—Access Controls
Tenant access hours are a separate feature. At Swan Road, published access hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, alongside the facility’s 24-hour camera listing.
Storage Size and Layout
A Family Storage offers different storage types, with common dimensions illustrated in its storage unit size guide.
The Ina Road facility lists interior-access and drive-up units. Interior units are reached through a building or hallway. Drive-up units allow loading at the unit door.
The company’s size guidance identifies advertised dimensions as approximate.
Documenting Stored Belongings
A property inventory creates a record of the contents of a storage unit.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners recommends documenting brands, purchase prices, purchase dates, models, serial numbers, and receipts. Photographs should accompany those records. NAIC Inventory Guidance
Useful storage records include:
- Furniture photographs and descriptions.
- Electronics with model and serial numbers.
- Tools with identifying details and receipts.
- Collectibles with purchase records or appraisals.
An accurate inventory provides information an insurer can use to help settle a claim. NAIC—Home Inventory
A Family Storage maintains additional information in its storage tips and storage blog.
Tenant Protection Costs
Alarms detect activity. Tenant protection addresses eligible financial losses.
A Family Storage’s tenant protection page publishes three monthly levels:
- $12 for $2,500 in protection.
- $15 for $3,500 in protection.
- $18 for $5,000 in protection.
Over twelve months, those charges calculate to $144, $180, or $216, separate from storage rent. Coverage follows the plan’s terms and exclusions. A Family Storage—Tenant Protection
Online Payments and Referral Benefits
A Family Storage provides online payment access for storage rent. Existing renters can sign in, and new online bill-pay users can create an account.
The referral program advertises a $25 reward for eligible referrals. It also describes a 5% discount for the referred renter after online promotions end, subject to program requirements.
Facility addresses and contact information appear on the linked location pages and A Family Storage’s contact page.