Business Security Systems Introduction
Business Security Systems Basics
Business Security Systems Features
Choosing a Vendor and the Central Monitoring Station
Business Security Systems Cost
Business Security Systems Tips

Below are some tips to help you in your path for finding the best business security systems. Since there are so many choices and security levels to choose from, having some tips handy can help you make the best decision for your business.

Alarm Systems

You don’t want your alarm system to call 911 when it is first triggered. If there is an accidental set off, (which happens fairly often) your company can receive a large fine and in some cases you can serve jail time. Another thing to do is talk to your insurance company about what benefits they have for you implementing an alarm system. Most insurance companies will knock off anywhere from 10-20%.

It is likely that your alarm system will need some maintenance from time to time as well as you might need some customer support. Look into if the company you are deciding on provide these services. You will also need to keep them up-to-date on any changes you make to your phone system. In most cases, the central monitoring station is connected to your current phone system, so if you decide to make some changes, or change over to VoIP you need to let your provider know.

You also need to make sure you will be able to change passcodes. If an employee is terminated because they stole from you or vandalized your business, you will need to make sure they won’t be able to gain access to your company once they have been discharged. Duress signals are another point of inquiry. If an intruder forces you to let them in, you will need a duress signal to notify the central monitoring station of an intruder.

Also make sure to train your staff on your new alarm system. Vendors can usually train the people in charge of the new system in about 10-20 minutes. If you would like the vendor to discuss the system and train all employees that usually takes about 45 minutes.

Card Access Systems

If you choose on implementing access control systems, you need to notify your building manager of this. Some buildings will require you to get special permission before adding anything on the building. You also need to know what type of system you have incase of a power outage. A “fail secure” system means if the power goes out, the door will stay locked from the outside. On the other hand a “fail safe,” system means the door will unlock completely in a power failure. Either choice is fine; you just need to decide which secure system is best for your company.

Most card access system equipment is reusable. This is a great thing to keep in mind if you decide to upgrade your security later on or add on additional features. If you avoid over buying, you can save money and you can always add on later.

Video Surveillance Systems

There are many features and decisions to make when buying a video surveillance camera, so decide what you need to see before purchasing a video camera. If you don’t need the latest in video surveillance technology, don’t spend the extra money. You also want to stay clear of “dummy” cameras. This could give your employees a false sense of security, and could land you with legal troubles if something does happen. Another legal issue to remember is to not record any audio. It is legal to record people in public areas with out there knowing, but it is illegal to record their audio.

And make sure you are buying the system for the right reasons. If cars in your parking lot are getting vandalized, sometimes just adding a light can be a great alternative and a cash saver.

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