Commercial or Business Security Alarm System

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Business Security Alarm System Businesses lose billions of dollars each year to theft and vandalism that could easily be avoided with the installation of a monitored commercial or business security alarm system. These losses, unfortunately, aren’t limited to the theft of merchandise and equipment. They can include the disclosure of personal information that customers and employees trust you to keep private. Many companies also experience a consequential amount of loss from internal theft. As wearisome as it seems, you need to ensure that you can protect your business from employees who may not be as honest as first assumed. Monitored commercial alarm systems offer an inexpensive way to protect your business. Installation can be easier than you may think, a wireless security system is non invasive and easy to install! Call Safe and Sound Systems today and we will guide you through the easy steps of getting your own business security system installed in your facility. As easy as the installation is, incorporating your commercial or business alarm system into your everyday life is even easier. Whether your company is considering a monitored security alarm system for the first time or you have just encountered the loss and disruption because of an intruder, Safe and Sound Systems can assist your needs. Monitored security alarms help deter burglars, discourage employee theft, and ensure employee safety. Commercial Security Alarm System have some unique characteristics! While home alarm systems usually use loud sirens to scare intruders away and also to alert neighbors to call the police, you cannot fully depend on this same method when dealing with your business. Most businesses and their surroundings are empty at night when an intruder is most likely to invade your property. The chance of a neighboring business employee hearing the alarm is very small. Still, many companies choose the loud alarm system to panic the intruder off the property before they can cause any damage or steal belongings and merchandise. An alternative to the immediate siren is to install an audible delay system that first triggers the alarm before setting off any sirens. This setup is designed to help authorities catch the perpetrator while committing the crime. For example, you could discover a bad-tempered ex-employee sneaking into your office after hours to cause serious damage to your computers or to steal paperwork and equipment. Some nice features of commercial security alarm systems In addition to your basic commercial security alarm, you have other options to protect your service in the event of system failure and to enhance your level of protection. A two way monitoring system allows the central monitoring station to instantly communicate with your office. Your security keypad acts as an intercom system, so the monitoring service can verify an employee’s identity if they accidentally trip the alarm. You can track your which one of your employees activated or deactivated the security system! Open and close schedule monitoring There are two ways to track who has opened and closed your office. The first is a supervised commercial security system that tells you who armed or disarmed the security system at the exact time it occurs. The central monitoring station can also notify someone if the system is left off. In contrast, a non-supervised system simply keeps track of when the alarm is armed and disarmed, but you need to call the central monitoring station for the status. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements While a homeowner can simply add a smoke detector to their existing burglar alarm system, it’s not so simple for a business. Commercial security alarms must adhere to strict guidelines set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Safe and Sound Systems can help you adhere to these specific guidelines. Video surveillance and Access Control Options To monitor the actions of your everyday business, you can supplement your monitored burglar alarm system with a wide range of surveillance equipment, from a single video camera and monitor to complex closed circuit television (CCTV) systems with several cameras, multiple operators, and digital recorders. Access control- This is a commercial security system where employees use special cards to gain access into the office or restricted areas, allowing you to track when they enter and leave your office. The cards feature magnetic strips or other technologies for use with a system mounted outside the locked door. Back Up- A concern for any commercial alarm system is that the intruder will find access to the phone lines and cut them… Authorized personnel only- You can assign individual pass codes to allow different internal and external groups to enter your business. This allows you to track which people come in and when. It’s also beneficial, for example, when a cleaning crew might come in after everyone has gone home for the evening. Keep your business and employees? personal information safe and private with the use of a commercial monitored alarm system. Safe and Sound understands the importance of an immediate police response to your business in the case of an intruder. We also know that unfortunately, employees are not always honest as first assumed. We can work with you to determine the more appropriate response method for your personal business needs. Central Alarm Monitoring Station The utmost part of a security system for a business is the central monitoring station. The business alarm system detects an intruder but the central monitoring station is what alerts and directs the authorities to your business. Thus, understanding the central monitoring station is a very important part of your purchasing process and can allow you to fully utilize your business security system. The procedures of a business security system in the case of an intrusion are quite simple. The control panel is pre-programmed with all of your business information and directly connected to your phone lines. This information is immediately sent to the central monitoring station if the business security system?s alarm is tripped. Within an extremely short period of time, usually seconds, the central station will either speak through the security keypad if you have dual-communication monitoring or call your office to inquire if anything is wrong. If they reach a live person, they’ll ask for a pass code to confirm the person belongs there. If they don’t hear the right pass code, or if they get no answer, they will immediately send authorities to your business. The central station will also contact the designated key holder - someone in the company responsible for determining if there’s been a break-in. While many small business alarm system companies license the services of third-party central monitoring stations, larger companies have their own central stations that can simultaneously watch over thousands of homes and businesses. The larger companies cost more than their smaller counterparts or third-party administrators because they are held to a higher standard through verification from the independent, non-profit Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL). Large monitored alarm companies pay for the UL to test their products and services for maximum safety and reliability. Internally managed central stations are required to contact authorities within 45 seconds of the alarm going off. And should they lose power, they must have a reliable backup source - either a second station, or a backup generator with 10-15 days worth of power on reserve. Piecing Together Your Business Commercial Security System Beneficial savings- Insurance factors with your business security alarm system Most insurance companies do require that a business has a security system. However, in many cases, business owners can save as much as 10-20% on their insurance by verifying they have a security alarm system and are using it on a daily basis. Need a Change?- Changes often need to be made to security alarm systems - such as new pass codes. Luckily, Safe and Sound Systems will help you make the necessary adjustments to your security system. This is very important if you decide to terminate an employee who is caught stealing or trespassing and need to eliminate that person’s access. Duress Signals- Ask about security alarm systems with a duress signal option. If you are ever forced to let an intruder into your business and you have to disable the alarm, entering a duress code indicates to the central monitoring station that you were forced to provide access into your company. Training your staff Once your security alarm system is installed, you need to make sure that everyone in the company knows how to use it. In most cases, it’s very easy and a matter of learning a few buttons. Safe and Sound Systems can train those in the company in charge of the alarm system and then the rest of the company on the basics, such as using the codes and how to arm and disarm the system, in a very short period of time. This will enable your business to fully embrace the benefits of your security system. Keep your customers and employees safely protected from an intrusion and exposure of personal information by owning a commercial monitored alarm system.
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