False alarms can lead to a variety of unwanted repercussions, including fines, consumption of police resources, and ownership dissatisfaction. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent them from happening at your home or business. For customers of our security company in the Mid-Atlantic, here are some tips for preventing false alarms at your property.
New customers of our Delaware security company often inquire about the consequences of false alarms. When an alarm is triggered for a reason other than intrusion, it is much more than an audible nuisance. Here are some of the main repercussions of false alarms, and why avoiding them should be taken seriously.
From military bases to K-12 public schools, government property security is currently a heightened concern. Whether you manage security for a federal property or a local municipal campus, you need security solutions that address the current risks you’re facing. At Security Instrument, here are the solutions we recommend.
The five most reported crimes in Delaware include Destruction, Vandalism and Damage of Property. We’ve already talked about how maximizing your lighting can help you reduce your risk of being victimized by vandalism; now, it’s time to discuss other ways to improve your business security. Delaware business owners can do more to fight vandalism with these measures.
It was recently reported that Destruction, Vandalism and Damage of Property is at the top of the list for the five most reported crimes in Delaware. Fortunately, there is security technology that can help you protect your business from these crimes. Alarms and video surveillance are critical, but you can start with an even more low tech solution. For instance, one of the most underrated, yet powerful ways to protect your business is with better lighting.
Once upon a time, commercial security systems were an “all or nothing” proposition that offered you two choices: Arm the system for the entire property, or don’t arm it at all. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case. The solutions are much more flexible now, thanks to an easy-to-use graphic touchscreen keypad. Delaware business security customers of Security Instrument can use their simple arming options menu on the keypad panel to choose which sections of the property need protection, at whatever times they choose.
Perimeter Protection
When you select the “perimeter” option on your security keypad, the system will provide protection to the perimeter of your building. Perimeter protection means the alarm is armed for your building exterior only. The exterior doors and windows will be secured, but the sensors inside your building will be unarmed. This allows for free movement throughout the inside of the premises, while the outside remains protected by the alarm.
All Protection
Using your keypad to select the “all” arming option means that both the perimeter and the interior of your property will be protected. This is best for afterhours, weekends and any time the building will be vacant for a period of time. Your site administrator can use the keypad to quickly arm the entire building at the end of every day, and rest assured that it will be protected with vigilant sensors that will quickly activate the alarm in the event of an intrusion.
Additional Features
The graphic touchscreen keypad is your on-premises window to everything your business security system can do. One of the most helpful security features on the keypad is the panic button, which you can find on the carousel menu. In the event you need to use the panic button, simply press and hold the desired shield to indicate whether you need police, emergency or fire services.
In addition, you can use your keypad to enable Z-wave features for energy and money saving on lighting and indoor climate control.
And, keep in mind: You or your site administrator can also manage the security system from anywhere with a smartphone. To learn more about using your graphic touchscreen keypad, check out this video; and for those who have not yet taken steps to protect their properties with business security, Delaware businesses can contact Security Instrument. We look forward to assisting you.
About Security Instrument
From Fortune 500 to local SMB’s throughout the Tri-State area, Security Instrument integrates custom security systems to meet the needs of commercial clients.
In some sectors, environmental monitoring is critical. If it’s important for a facility you manage, then imagine the convenience of having it as part of your business security service. Security Instrument can make that possible, by delivering the following environmental monitoring services to your enterprise.
Throughout the Tri-State Area, our cities and townships are making intentional efforts to create safer dining and social environments in 2023. Everything from alcohol service to high amounts of onsite cash can put a restaurant at risk of theft and legal liabilities. This risk calls for advanced security camera technology. If your current cameras aren’t recording clearly enough to identify faces, monitor the alcohol consumption behavior of patrons, and make sure the cash is being handled properly, it’s time for a strategic camera conversion. Here’s what you may be interested in as you boost your bar or restaurant security this new year.
High Definition Cameras
In 2023, businesses that have been impacted by the increased crime of the past few years are looking for ways to improve the safety of everyone onsite. Fortunately, there are commercial security services that can help accomplish this. Here are some suggestions for elevating your commercial security this year, and ways we can help businesses in need of security throughout Delaware and its adjacent states.
Government properties of all sizes are mandated to have rock solid security systems. That’s what Security Instrument provides: government security throughout the Tri-State Area that’s comprised of the most modern technology available, and aligned with today’s most critical security needs. Those needs are often driven by security trends, identified here.
Video Surveillance and Monitoring
Onsite surveillance is a given for any government property. Employees know the premises are outfitted with cameras and being monitored for security events. The key to implementing that type of security properly is working with a contractor that has extensive government security experience. Tri-State Area government properties in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania can trust us to meet their needs, from basic intrusion detection and central station services to video surveillance and remote video services that monitor the premises afterhours.
Next Level Access Control
Access control systems have come a long way in recent years, and it’s incumbent upon government properties to be on the cusp of what’s available. Your site is no longer relegated to card credentials and keyfobs; today, there are next level solutions like biometric access control with infrared technology. Its mechanisms include fingerprint ID, facial recognition, retina eye scanning and more. These methods can authenticate the identity of employees and other approved occupants on the premises, whether people are entering as individuals or in groups. This is the next level access control every government property needs.
Business Intelligence
Video analytics are a key to security success in the private sector, and they prove to be even more valuable for government security. In the Tri-State Area, government properties are no different. Video analytics can provide valuable business intelligence to make policy decisions, protect residents and boost local economies.
To deliver the business intelligence needed to make informed decisions, Security Instrument has video surveillance equipped with AI analytics.
Contact Security Instrument to Learn More
Government facilities need the best solutions the electronic security industry has to offer, and Security Instrument has it. To hear what’s available, call our government security experts for the Tri-State Area now.
About Security Instrument
From Fortune 500 to local SMB’s throughout the Tri-State area, Security Instrument integrates custom security systems to meet the needs of commercial clients.
About Us
Security Instrument is Delaware’s largest full-service independently-owned security firm with over 75 employees serving thousands of customers throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
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Wilmington, DE
309 West Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 633-5621
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