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Company news & life safety tips for businesses & families.
Company news & life safety tips for businesses & families.
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.
Wilmington, DE
309 West Newport Pike
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 633-5621
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Milton, DE
28340 Lewes Georgetown Hwy.
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 645-2212

What is Biometric Access Control and is it Right For My Business?
Is there an access control option for organizations that want even more advanced systems? There sure is. It’s biometric access control, and it takes standard access control into cutting edge territory.
Why Consider Cloud-Based Access Control?
Now that the key to business security is actually keyless (at least in terms of building access), more businesses are looking into their options for cloud-based access control. It should be an easy decision to convert outdated, traditional door locks to access control; the absence of keys is enough reason on its own. But for those business owners who still need convincing, here are a few advantages of making this shift.
Ex-Con Confessions: What Burglars Don’t Want to See
Sometimes, reporters ask reformed criminals to give their tips on preventing break-ins. They may ask questions about what the burglars saw as good opportunities for breaking into a residence, vs. what things might have stopped them from making an attempt. In this case, our tips are based on those things that stop burglars – those things they absolutely hate to see when they attempt to break in to a home. Those things include:
Why Does Your Home Security System Need Glass Break Sensors?
While motion detectors may be enough to stop an intruder in his tracks, consider this: If the intruder decides that breaking the glass on a door or window is his ticket to entry, the glass break detectors will most likely be the only thing stopping him from going any further.
The Dynamic Duo: Dogs & The Home Alarm System
Burglar alarms are designed to help protect every member of your family, and that includes the four-legged members. That’s right, we’re talking about your pets; here are some ways you can integrate your burglar alarm and other home security tools with your beloved family dog.
Making House Guests and Home Security Go Hand-in-Hand
Still hosting a few overnight visitors after the holidays are over? You want to create a friendly, welcoming environment for them to enjoy, but it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on home security while they’re staying. The good news is, you can have the best of both; here’s how to make your house guests part of your home security routine.