Tuesday, December 2, 2014

By Mark Mahaffey


There is a wonderful peace of mind that comes with having a business security system installed. No doubt you rely on it greatly to keep you, your staff and your customers safe from harm. You may not even think about it every day, but you still know it is keeping you safe.

But how often do you check your system to make sure it is in good working order? If you do not check it and keep it well maintained, it could cease to function without your knowledge. When business security systems do not work correctly, criminals are able to break into your business with ease.

Perhaps you have a video camera surveillance system installed. Are you cameras working? It is true that even a non-functioning camera can deter crime (when robber sees a camera, he does not know whether it is working or not), it is still a good idea to make sure they are working as they are supposed to. You may need the recording in a court case.

Motion detectors are another component that should be checked frequently - monthly if possible. If you have had a storm recently in your area, the power may have been out or lighting could have struck the system causing it to malfunction.

Did you know that if your alarm system is not working it may just be unplugged? If you have an alarm system, make sure it is plugged in. Check this weekly. Also make sure the settings are correct. If someone was playing with the system, they may have messed up the settings to the point that you are no longer protected.

Next, check your security lights. If you rely on those lights at night after you have gone home, you may not be aware if they are working properly or not. It is worth your time to stay late one night just to make sure that they are all coming on at dusk as they are supposed to.




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