Comprehensive security systems are what help maintain a safe and secure work environment or home. As a consumer it is in your best interest to hire a systems integrator with experience, knowledge, and know-how, but how do you tell the good from the “just okay” or bad? Any company can spout off how many years … Read More
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Why Does an Assisted Living Facility Need a Security System?
Assisted living facilities are dynamic environments. You have occupants with varying levels of medical needs alongside administrative, medical, and visiting personnel. It’s a somewhat complex security issue because residents and staff need to be able to move throughout the facility freely, but unauthorized entrants must somehow be kept out. The mental health and acuity of … Read More
Can Central Monitoring be Replaced by Self-monitoring?
Traditionally in any monitored security system, the individual security devices are installed by a systems integrator and when an alarm sounds or something looks suspicious a signal, and sometimes a video clip, is sent to a central monitoring station which then either contacts the end-user or the local authorities to initiate an emergency response. This … Read More
Why Should I Have a Home Security System?
Implementing a home security system can seem like a daunting task, but it’s an investment you won’t regret. People typically visualize the home break-in scenario where the masked intruder breaks a window setting off an alarm, ultimately sending the perpetrator on the run. A home security system is so much more than a triggered alarm, … Read More
Security’s Role in Property Management
As a property manager you have a lot of people that depend on the safety and security of the real estate you oversee. Whether or not you own the properties you rent, or work with a landlord in managing their properties, a bulk of the responsibility lies on your shoulders. Your main goal is to … Read More
False Alarms
If you have a security system you might already understand the consequences of a false alarm. It is not something to be taken lightly and can have serious implications. False alarms can happen for any number of reasons and it’s important to understand why and how best to avoid them. No security system is perfect, … Read More
What’s The Difference Between Conventional & Addressable Fire Alarms?
As with anything in the security systems industry, prevention is vital. Preventing catastrophic loss is a top priority and one of the most crucial security system components that helps avoid such situations is the fire alarm system. This is a no brainer, but there is some disparity between what type of fire alarm system is … Read More
What Makes A Security System A System?
In an unpredictable world, one thing is certain, we all want to protect what’s ours. Whether you’re a business owner or a homeowner, you want to keep safe that which you’ve worked so hard for. One of the most effective ways to do that is to install a security system. Well, what exactly is a … Read More
What You Need to Know About Fire Alarm Maintenance
Fire is an unpredictable force that can wreak havoc on any business. It is imperative as a business owner, facility manager, or building owner that the proper precautions are in place to help prevent catastrophe. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a leading advocate in fire prevention and safety. They’ve written numerous codes and … Read More
Why Custom Is Best
Installing a security system can be one of the best ways to protect your business from unpredictable threats like fires and burglars. Did you know that not all systems are the same? That’s right there really isn’t a “one size fits all” solution when it comes to securing your workplace, nor should there be. Why? … Read More