Which Type of Security System Is Best For Your Business?
Out of every seven businesses, at least one has an alarm system. Even in areas where break-ins are rare, the very presence of a security system can keep burglars and other criminals away from your business. For instance, roughly 83% of convicted burglars admitted in a study that they would try to determine if an alarm system was present before attempting to break in.
The use of alarm systems in your place of business not only creates a safer work environment for employees, but also gives you a peace of mind as an employer. After all, in some cases a thief may very well be an employee, not just a random burglar. To keep your business safe from all angles, it’s beneficial to you as an owner to install a business security system. However, which type of commercial security system would be best for your business?
Video surveillance
Many places of business utilize video surveillance for their security systems because not only does it enable the business owner to know if something was stolen, but also what was stolen and a description of who the culprit was. A security camera will also record the license plate of a criminal’s vehicle so long as the video surveillance system is placed outside as well as inside.
But the benefits of video surveillance go beyond merely deterring theft. They help hold employees accountable and can provide vital evidence following accidents or insurance claims.
An audio-based system
An audio-based intrusion detection system is a security system that not only allows you to detect if someone is in your place of business when they shouldn’t be, but also allows you to hear what is being said in the event that there is more than one intruder. And in the age of smart technology, you can easily monitor your business no matter where you go.
Commercial alarm systems
A video surveillance and audio surveillance security system are often accompanied by an alarm system, which will go off if the correct code is not applied to it. However, not all businesses choose to use video surveillance and audio surveillance, opting instead to simply use an alarm system. An alarm system may be just as effective in many cases: while it won’t record video evidence of the intruder, it does manage to scare them so that there may be less of a chance of something being stolen in the first place.
Alarm systems are more likely to scare off intruders whereas video and audio surveillance are more likely to catch a criminal after they have already broken in. Keep in mind that these business security systems are not mutually exclusive. For the ultimate protection, many business owners will choose an all of the above approach.
Yet whichever type of security system or alarm system you choose for your business, any security is better than none.