Business
owners have much more to worry about than ever before. The black market
demand for computer equipment, software, telephone systems, tools, etc.
has never been greater, and in many business areas the crime rate has
reached near epidemic proportions. In addition, owners and managers
must give consideration to reducing other liabilities including internal
theft and inventory shrinkage caused by dishonest employees and vendors.
Fortunately, there are many security measures you can adopt
to prevent losses.
Starting
with sound business security practices and policies, there are practical
steps you can take to secure your organization. Check our list of business
security tips for some proactive steps you can take right now to
become more secure.
One
sure way to reduce property loss (during non-business hours) is to install
a commercial alarm system. By covering doors and windows with sensors
and posting clearly visible security "warning decals" you
can greatly reduce the chances of burglary and vandalism. Insurance
companies also realize the benefits, and typically offer discounts to
businesses that takes steps towards loss prevention. Insurers know that
a business with an alarm, if broken into, will have substantially less
property stolen. Commercial alarm systems vary in sophistication and
in price. Some are simple stand-alone systems designed to draw attention.
Others have multiple
intrusion detection sensors monitoring not only for building intrusion
but for fire
and smoke protection as well. A monitored system provides
automatic notification to authorities in the event of intrusion or fire
whether the premises are occupied or not.
Another
good way to reduce property loss (during business and non-business hours)
is to install
commercial video surveillance or a closed-circuit television (CCTV)
system. CCTV allows you to monitor and record events in multiple areas
of your business, thereby deterring burglary, robbery, assault, vandalism
and theft. CCTV can also decrease liability and reduce insurance costs.
CCTV is fast becoming one of the most important tools in the fight against
crime.
A commercial
access
control system combined with an monitored alarm system and/or a
video surveillance system provides maximum security protection.
Whether
at home, on business trips or on vacations, it is now possible for owners
and managers to remotely
monitor their businesses from anywhere in the world. Today's remote
video monitoring technology will now allow you to stream video to your
desktop at home or at the office. You can use an existing surveillance
system or install a new one.
Calgary
Alarm & Security offers commercial security solutions designed to
help you prevent theft, monitor critical systems and protect your people,
products and facilities. Discover how the Calgary
Alarm & Security Commercial Security Advantage can help protect
your business or organization.
