Why hire a pro? An improperly installed security system can be disrupted by electromagnetic interference (EMI). Often the problem is caused by signals emitted by other electronic equipment, improperly shielded fluorescent lighting, or both.
An access card security system can keep outsiders out of employee areas and also can be used to locate employees. When a worker uses his or her access card to enter their office a computerized system keeps a record on the comings and goings of all workers.
Did you know that repeated false alarms can cause a security risk with local authorities? This is because local authorities may not take the alarms seriously if they know a residence has a history of repeated false alarms. That is why it is so important to address and repair the causes of false alarms immediately.
According to a 1926 New York Times article, the auto industry began early to educate the public about the advantages of locking vehicles. With the rise of auto thefts, door locks were improved as the first (and with lack of alarm systems,the only) line of defense.
Do you have a retail business in which items can be purchased by customers? You may want to consider a hold-up alarm, which can be placed in several locations, often out of view from customers. If there is a robbery, the button will immediately contact a service, and the police are dispatched.
You should conduct regular testing of your fire alarm system. Regardless of whether the system is commercial or residential, once a month is the recommended interval, and it should not be conducted on the same day every month. If it is not working correctly, call for inspection and repair.
A good home security system is one that is never used. Statistically, homes without a home security system are 300 percent more likely to be a victim of home invasion. Just like you wouldn’t mess with a snarling dog, burglars don’t mess with a home with a security system.
Another type of care security is a warning device, a visible or audible deterrent. This can include audible sirens, steering column collars, steering wheel / brake pedal locks, brake locks, wheel locks, wheel deflators and even decals.
Video surveillance and security camera systems make a great addition to any business security system. These systems range from a single strategically placed camera and monitor to complex systems that consist of hundreds of cameras and multiple operators.
Keyless security systems can offer the highest level of protection for residential and business purposes. These types of systems include biometric systems – like palm and fingerprint scanners – and may be installed at almost any access point.
When you have equipment that’s always on the move, it’s important to know where it is at any given time. Let’s talk about ways to track it and keep it safe even when it’s not in your office.
While your alarm system may be wired into your home to pull electricity, it most likely still utilizes a backup battery to keep it functioning during power outages. If your system is more than five years old, it’s possible that the internal battery could be low or dead.
Did you know that surveillance equipment is good for more than just proving theft in your business? If you’re trying to locate misplaced inventory, you may be able to find the moment it moved in your surveillance footage.
If you want to install a security system on a budget, a security expert can walk you through the various available options to better protect your home. Installing high-quality locks on front and back doors is a good starting point.
Do you ever worry about leaving your older children at home alone while you run errands? If you had a monitored security system, you’d have peace of mind that help is on the way if something happens.
Before alarm systems were invented, neighborhoods paid watchmen to patrol the neighborhoods and warn of any danger. An order from an early watchmen’s duties included, “go round ye town with a small bell in ye night time, to give notice of ye time….and of any disorders or dangers.”
Incorporating video technology into your home security system expands its protective capabilities. You can monitor your property while away, or check in on sitters if your children are in their care.
No matter how hot it may be outside, it’s never a good idea to leave a window open while you’re away, especially if it’s easily visible. Most burglars see an open window as an invitation as it is quick and silent to get inside.
Imagine that a thief has somehow managed to get inside a vehicle with one of our products. An alarm is now blasting and an ignition immobilizer is resisting efforts to hot wire the engine. At this point, the thief is almost certainly running away to avoid being seen - or arrested.
Security systems are not only necessary to protect break-ins and vandalism; they are also an integral component of fire protection. Properly installed detectors and alarms will keep damage and injury to a minimum and aid firefighters in locating and extinguishing blazes.
One of the disadvantages to relying on your dog to protect your home is that a canine cannot contact the police in the event of trouble. A security system is always on and connected to those agencies that can respond immediately.
Burglars like to see a sneak preview of what different houses contain. Your garbage actually tells a story to the burglars about what you have inside. To avoid any snooping thieves, take your garbage out to the curb the morning of trash collection, not the night before.