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Benefits of Motion Activated Lights in Your Yard

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Having your walkways and entrances well-lit can reduce the risk of trips and falls and deter burglars. Putting your outdoor lights on motion sensors makes it easier to keep the perimeter of your home safe for your family and pets.

Here are some of the top benefits of motion-activated lights.

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Benefits of Using a Keyless Entry System for Your Home

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

For families and households where many individuals are coming and going, keyless entry offers additional security and convenience. There’s no longer a need to hide a spare key for service providers or any concern about your children misplacing their key copies and getting locked out of the house after school. With keyless entry you can add and revoke access to your home any time you need to. You don’t even need to be there in person!

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Benefits of Consolidating Your Commercial Security Vendors

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

The number of different security systems you rely on to run your business safely can quickly become overwhelming. Between your fire, access control, burglar alarms, video networks, and environmental systems, staying on top of vendors, billing, and system maintenance requires a significant time investment.

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What Are Backup Communications?

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When your security system is triggered, an alarm notification is transmitted to a Central Station, usually via a phone or internet connection. What happens if the connection is compromised? A burglar may cut your building’s power supply, or your cable or phone lines could be damaged during a fire. 

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IP Video Systems and Commercial Security

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Internet protocol (IP) video cameras are a popular alternative to analog cameras because they use a local area network (LAN) to send and receive footage to an internet or video server. Data is stored such that nothing is lost if the system is tampered with or damaged.

IP video systems are incredibly beneficial in commercial settings. The footage can be used to monitor employees and oversee quality control during daily business operations. They are helpful for loss prevention and protection as well. In case of a break-in, vandalism, or any other illegal activity, referring to the video footage may assist the authorities in identifying the perpetrator. Video cameras also provide peace of mind in the event of on-site injuries. They provide a clear picture of an incident and avoiding instances of false injury claims. 

Below we’ll look at the elements of an IP video network and see how they work together.

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Back to School Safety in 2022

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Back to school is a busy time of the year, and a big adjustment period for both kids and parents. If your children are headed back to school this fall, these tips will help you make sure they stay safe and sound on their way to and from the school grounds.

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What to Do if Your Monitored Home Burglar Alarm Goes Off

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Having a monitored burglar alarm in your home offers peace of mind that you’ll be alerted in the event of a break-in. Have you ever considered what you should do in the event that it goes off? Whether a false alarm or a valid one, knowing what steps to take in either scenario is essential. Here’s what to do before and after your burglar alarm goes off.

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Access Control Systems: Key Components

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Access Control SystemAccess control systems are an effective way to track and manage access to different areas of your commercial space. You can use them to track employee movement throughout your building, restrict access to specific zones, and change permissions expediently in the event of personnel changes. Access control systems can also help secure your building during emergencies.

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Commercial Burglar Alarms: How They Work

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

A commercial burglar alarm system is essential for keeping your business, employees, and property safe from external threats, including break-ins and vandalism.

Depending on the size of your building and the nature of your business, your burglar alarm system may be simple or incorporate several different components. Working with an experienced commercial burglar alarm provider will ensure your system is customized to suit your business.

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How to Protect Your Business From Top New England Crime Trends in 2022

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Performing a regular audit of the security system within your business helps you make sure it is still meeting your needs. Even if your security system is fully functional, your security needs may have evolved since you first had it installed.

Staying on top of current crime trends will help you adjust and optimize your security strategy to ensure your business remains protected.

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