Security for Your Commercial Business

Basic Security Features

Some of the basics that should be included in your system are lights, a camera and alarms. Those businesses that are located in small rural areas with very little foot traffic may not need as much as a business in a large city. These simple and basic features may be all that they require, without any additional security features. On the other hand, for those larger businesses with a lot of valuable equipment to protect, they will likely need maximum security. This means that they will need to have additional features other than those listed above, added to their system.

1. Alarms
   An alarm alerts you when a window or door is opened that shouldn’t be, after normal business hours. Some are tripped manually while others detect motion when a motion censor is installed. The alarm alerts the intruder that their presence has been detected and they should exit the premises immediately. It sends an alarm to a security service, which the alarm is connected to or directly to 911 services. There are security alarms, which send an alarm to a monitoring service and 911.
2. Security Lights
   Lighting that is placed in the right places will be a deterrent for a burglary. Security lights make it possible for anyone nearby to spot an intruder and alert the proper authorities. This is extremely necessary whenever your business is situated in off the beaten paths. They are very necessary for entryways that are in dark areas. Security lights can also be set up to monitor motion, just like the alarms. They are supposed to be so bright that the intruder will want to flee the scene in order to prevent being detected. They also help to increase the level of safety on your worksite. When employees are traveling from one location to another, security lights will enable them to do this with peace-of-mind in knowing that the lights are bright enough for everyone to notice them coming and going. It is also good to be able to see when people are dropping off shipments to your location. If there is ever an emergency, it will be easier to locate the escape routes if you have security lights installed.
3. Door Chimes
   Unlike a security alarm, door chimes are on throughout the day, not just at night. This type of system will alert employees when someone has entered their work area. If you work in a business where it isn’t always possible to keep your eye on the entryways, having door chimes installed is a great way to keep track of where everyone is. It makes it difficult for someone to come onto the property without someone being made aware of it.
4. Monitoring System
   Some security systems allow for monitoring services. This means that once the system is put into place, there is a service that is connected to your system who will monitor any activity that it transmits. It serves as an extra layer of security.