Did you know that having photographic evidence can make it easier to catch the person that robbed your business? If you’re working with old equipment, let’s talk about higher resolution upgrades that may be necessary.
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.”
If you are in the retail business, it makes sense to install video cameras so that every transaction is recorded. That way, you can catch employee theft or an outside thief, or the very presence of the cameras may deter any illegal activity.
Do you like to travel or go on vacations? Even if you have someone checking in on your house, they won’t be there all the time. A security system can work 24/7 to make sure that your home is always protected.
How often do you hear someone’s car alarm going off in a parking lot and not even flinch anymore? Because we’ve all grown accustomed to hearing the beeping and assume that someone accidentally hit the wrong button on their key, a better alarm is needed for security. Instead of relying on your car’s built-in alarm, consider adding a different alarm or a GPS tracker.
Do you ever worry that too many security companies treat commercial customers the same way they do their residential customers? Since we understand the different needs of our different customer sets, we’re always ready to offer commercial customers the specialized services they’ll need.
If your kids are in the habit of leaving the front door unlocked or open, even for a short while, this statistic should interest you: One in three burglaries occurs when a thief gains access to a home through the front door.
You may have a dog or cat who likes to go outside and come in as they please, but it can be a headache for security systems. Pet doors don’t set off security systems, so it’s best to have a pet door only as big as the pet needs. If you have a big pet door, try adding a locking mechanism if there isn’t already one.
If you’ve recently bought a home with an older security system installed, it’s a good idea to call out a professional to ensure it’s in good repair. Once alarm systems reach five years old, they can start to have more issues, such as dead internal batteries.
Are your company’s security needs a little more advanced that the typical door sensors and motion detectors? We have a wide array of security components we can use to create your ideal system – no matter how advanced.
Triggering an alarm can make a burglar beat it. Some experts believe that the triggering of an audible alarm accounts for almost 75 percent of aborted burglaries in the U.S.
Do you have valuables at home that you want protected both in the event of a fire and a burglary? There are many different vaults and safes that can offer protection for cash or jewelry collections, for example. It is important that the safes are secured into the wall or floor or heavy enough that they cannot be carried away.
Many communities now have penalties if an alarm is triggered accidentally, and emergency services or police respond. The services we provide ensure that, when an alarm is triggered, and police are notified, it is because of a genuine need.
Home and business owners have been concerned about burglaries for centuries and have developed many ingenious ways to deter thieves over the years. Care to guess the year in which the first electro-magnetic burglar alarm was patented? If you guessed 1853, you're right.
While your alarm system should warn occupants of a fire, it also needs to communicate with your local fire department. Fire drills should include testing that communication and identifying and repairing any problems before a real issue arises.
There are several advantages of running your security system’s surveillance cameras through the Internet. This means that the system is able to function without additional power supply, and it can be viewed from anywhere via your cell phone.
Although burglary is often defined as "unlawful entry in order to steal money or objects," unlawful entry can also become an opportunity to commit other crimes, like vandalism, assault, arson, or kidnapping.
Burglars hate running into people, so it’s not surprising that they tend to target empty stores and businesses. You may not actually be inside, but if your business’s interior lights are bright enough to see from outside, most burglars will think the building is occupied and move on to another target.
If you aren’t going to be home, it’s best that you make it look like someone is. According to a recent study, 85 percent of all home burglaries are committed when the house is empty. Any sign of doubt, like a hallway light left on, can deter a potential burglar.
There’s no denying that at some point, your business may become a target of burglars or vandals. Be a step ahead of the criminals with an up to date security system.
You might think that security systems are only needed for businesses or commercial buildings, but the truth is that 75% of burglaries occur at residences, which is why it’s just as important for residential buildings to have security systems installed.
Shrubbery around your business doesn’t only give your location a nice look, but it also acts as a line of defense. Would-be burglars have a hard time trudging through bushes, especially if the bushes are very thorny.
