Buyer's Guide:
What Are the Things You Need to Consider Before Purchasing a Security System for Your Business?
The purchase and installation of a security system should be done with careful forethought through professional assessment. Many people, unfortunately, don't think about it until they have been the victim of a crime which resulted in a loss, then rush to make a decision.
The facts are honest and severe. Businesses without a burglar alarm are four times more likely to be burglarized than those with alarm systems in place. And if intruders do break into a business with an alarm, losses are significantly reduced. It is also worth noting that a security system not only protects property, it can help protect employees and customers.
By taking stock of your total working environment, you can gain a better understanding of your security risks. Then, Security Dept can design an intrusion detection package to minimize and manage that risk, not only creating a safer workplace, but saving you money and time as well.
Security Depot’s Buyers Guide asks you to think about your businesses current security status in three areas:
1. Current Operations and Setup
2. Determining Your Intrusion Detection Control Requirements
3. Determining Your Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Requirements
Consider the following factors before talking to a Security Depot representative.
Immediate Premises
In determining security needs, Security Depot considers a "small" business to be one that occupies 5,000 square feet or less of space, regardless of its number of employees or revenue generated. A small business can have multiple locations of under 5,000 square feet. Location, be it a strip mall, rural or other isolated area, plays a big role in determining security requirements.
Square footage of your business
Business location (i.e. strip mall, stand-alone)
Current security system setup, if applicable (familiarity, user-friendliness)
Specific business/storage/gathering areas that are of most concern
Special rooms, equipment, products, or materials that need protection
