With prices for surveillance systems and security becoming increasingly competitive more businesses are improving their security products everyday. If you own a business and are thinking about improving your security system there are a whole wealth of options available.
The following article focuses on security products that cater for business premises.
Alarm Receiving Centres
With the surprise success of call centres many people are finding new ways to incorporate this technology into other products. Alarm receiving centres fit into this bracket broad bracket and offer business owners reliable support twenty four hours a day.
An employee, usually either the store manager or head of security takes responsibility for the system. Alarm receiving centres function like other alarm systems and can incorporate motion sensors, sound sensors and cameras as required.
When the alarm system is triggered all the alarm functions (including sirens and flashing lights) are activated as usual. Depending on how your system is configured you can choose to receive notification once an initial barrier has been breached or it can be set when an intruder reaches certain locations or zones, triggering more alerts as they progress. A signal can also be sent to local authorities or if your property is monitored with cameras connected to the ARC server a call centre operator can contact them for you.
Increased Security Gates and Cages
Many businesses have seen a reduction in crime and attempted crime incidents by adding extra barriers to their property. Not only is the physical presence of another large door to go through off putting but it is also the ideal location to group security products such as sensors and cameras.
With heightened surveillance standards around these areas many businesses have managed to identify individuals “casing” properties to find weak points.
These extra fixtures can also be installed indoors to restrict access to store rooms and other areas with valuable stock or equipment. A keypad is usually included as standard with further options for expansion available.
Internal Security
Recently compiled statistics suggest there is a rise in crimes committed by employees whilst working shifts. Many companies are now opting for security systems to monitor the inside of their premises as well as the sales floor and outside.
Depending on what kind of alarm system you opt for different features are available. Many new security systems can produce detailed reports showing who has accessed and amended security settings. This has proved extremely useful for providing evidence against claims of dishonest staff as you can choose different log on IDs for each member of staff who has access.
If you have problems with people accessing restricted areas or tampering with security settings there are other solutions. Many people choose to fit an additional door inside with a key card scanner. If it is impractical to fit a new locking mechanism to an existing doorway there are alternatives. Many people have found it more cost effective to add a partition in front of the main door with another door in front of it. This can also double up as a further deterrent to prevent intruders from accessing restricted areas during break ins.