According to crime data, the chances of you being a victim of a property crime grows toward the end of the year. That’s a good reason to make sure your surveillance and security system is up to date, with the latest and most innovative products available. This is especially true for larger commercial properties, such as multi-building commercial complexes, universities, apartment complexes, and shopping malls, The need for reliable security is more important than ever today.
To know if it is time for a security system upgrade, consider the following questions.
How Old is the Alarm System You are Using?
If the security system you have installed now (with the assumption that you have one) is over a few years old, then you probably aren’t using the latest technology. The highest quality systems embrace mobile management and provide environmental threat detection for issues such as heat, water, carbon monoxide, and will take into consideration threats to the infrastructure at your facility from terrorist-like attackers.
Do You Have an Active Visitor Access Policy?
You need to make sure the security of your space includes protecting your property and the people using it. You can do that if you don’t have a strict access control policy. Do you use a central sign-in and sign-out sheet? Do your workers know and enforce your policies? Do you use ID badges? Do you have an electronic access system in place? If not, now may be the best time to invest in an upgrade.
What Type of Keys Do You Use?
Are your employees still using the old-school, metal keys for locking and unlocking doors or restricting access? If so, that’s not good. A modern security system is going to use things like electronic ID cars and fobs that offer higher levels of restriction and access, while keeping a log of who comes and goes. Metal keys can’t do this.
As you can see, there are several signs that your commercial security system needs to be upgraded. If it is time to make this investment, don’t delay, as each day you wait is putting your business at risk.
