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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

The Pros and Cons of Bio-metric Access Control
Unlike passwords and card credentials, physical identity is too difficult to fake – and, it’s impossible to misplace or forget. That being said, what are the pros and cons of each type of biometric access control? Let’s take a look at several examples.
Improving Environmental Awareness with Access and Video Integration, Part 2
In part one, we addressed ways that integrating access control and video surveillance can assist with intruder verification. There are additional ways it can be useful, though. Consider this scenario
Improving Environmental Awareness with Access and Video Integration, Part 1
Access control systems and video surveillance are both important forms of electronic security. When the two are integrated to work together, specifically in large organizational applications, the results can be outstanding.
Why Window Sensors and Home Invasion Don’t Mix
It sounds unbelievable, but 30% of burglaries in the United States occur when a criminal gained access to a home through an open door or window. Many Americans forget the role that windows play in securing our homes – but whether windows are new or old, whether they are locked or not can make a big difference for home security.
Taking Stock of Critical Assets to Form a Security Plan
What are critical assets? Knowing them is the first step to forming a security plan. Delaware Valley organizations, learn how to identify them.
Minimizing False Alarms with Video Verification
False alarms aren’t just a nuisance; they can become very costly, both for police departments and security companies. In fact, the state of Delaware general assembly passed a bill 16 years ago to enforce penalties on security companies that send false alarms to police. Fortunately, technology has advanced significantly since then; today, we have a false alarm-fighting tool called video verification.