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Defending Your Commercial Property Against Burglars: Helpful and Effective Tips

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If you own or manage a commercial property, you may find the outside world somewhat threatening. This isn’t paranoia – according to crime statistics from the FBI, non-residential burglaries were up 2.6 percent in 2016. Additionally, a study conducted by Science Daily showed that 31 percent of all experienced burglars were targeting commercial properties.

If you are worried about your commercial building, then it’s time to take proactive steps to prevent a burglary from taking place. Some tips to do this include installing surveillance cameras and lights in certain locations and hiring a security guard. Some other […]

5 Advantages of Using Video Surveillance in Your Business

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Commercial Security

Do you currently use video surveillance cameras to help protect your business? If not, you may be putting yourself and your livelihood at risk. The fact is, the vast majority of business owners have begun to use video surveillance to help safeguard their property, and there’s several good reasons for this. Today, it’s
no longer enough just to lock your doors and hope for the best – you have to be proactive.

If you have been thinking about investing in a video surveillance system for your business, consider the many advantages it has to offer. Five of the most […]

New Business Owners: What to Include on Your Security Checklist

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Commercial Security

As a business owner, there’s an unfortunate truth you have to face – crime is a reality. This means you have to remain on guard and vigilant about security for your commercial property, your employees and your office.

If you have recently become a business owner, there are an overwhelming number of things you have to manage. One you should avoid overlooking is security. Here, you can find out what to include on your checklist.

Doors and entry points. You should not overlook this basic feature of business security. You need to ensure all doors and other points […]

Respecting Historical Properties: Tips for Security without Impacting Integrity

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Commercial Security

Do you own a historical piece of property you have transformed into your business or office? If so, there’s a good chance you want to secure the space. However, did you know there are steps you can take to do this without ruining the historical integrity of the building?

The key is to know what to do, and more importantly, what to avoid. Keep reading to learn more.

Some options to keep in mind when installing a security system for your historic building include:

• Use recessed burglary sensors in your doors to keep them hidden from view
• Use motion […]