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Protecting your Investment with Business Alarm Systems

01/16 By  Frank Santamorena

The physical security of your business premises is paramount. To protect your capital investment and the people who work at or visit your company, business alarm systems are designed to help detect intrusion access at all levels. It’s paramount for a security alarm company to provide details on the specifications of the alarm systems or devices and talk about their manufacture, delivery, and installation with specific attention paid to the service and maintenance procedures that you will need after the installation is completed. 

The security alarm company must have the ability to do the system design, installation, and services the alarm equipment being installed. The steps in this process that you take care of and the suppliers you use for the other elements are both important considerations.  Don't neglect to talk about them to the alarm company’s representative.  

Comprehensive business burglar alarm systems should include: Perimeter sensors on doors and windows-Interior motion sensors-Glass breakage sensors or unusual shock and vibrations in or around the facility-Vault and safe systems-Hold up or panic buttons at key locations-Video surveillance systems (both in plain view and with hidden cameras-overt and covert). 

Video surveillance systems can be integrated with your business security if there is an intrusion, the system can capture digital images of the scene and the perpetrators. Forensic evidence is key for assisting in prosecuting perpetrators.  

Technology has come a long way in the past decade to give you the best elements of hardware, software and design to build solid business security systems that meet your customers’ needs. Please remember-business security systems involve design, installation, monitoring and service. If an alarm system company is unable to provide these essential elements in their proposals, then search for another alarm company. One of the most important aspects in business security is making sure that all of your customers, employees and your assets are safe and secure within your work environment. 


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Frank Santamorena
Frank Santamorena

Security Expert

Frank Santamorena PSP is the President at Security Experts, Consulting & Design LLC, one of the most trusted independent security consultants and subject matter experts in the industry. He is ASIS International Board Certified as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) with more than 25 years of experience working in all phases of security and life safety design.   

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