5 Security System Features Your Business Needs

All business owners want to avoid any sort of theft or damage to their property, and the best way to discourage criminal activity is to use a security system. The level of security needed depends on the location of the business and the value of the inventory, but here are some of the most popular features chosen by business owners. 

1. Door chimes. These handy features are easy to install and simply let you know when a person has entered the door of the business. It’s easy to get preoccupied in a back office or another part of the building and forget to monitor the public access, but a door chime will announce that someone has entered the building.
2. Cameras. At one time you only saw these at big box and jewelry stores, but they are so affordable and easy to install that they are now a necessity for any business. They typically record and store the data in a computer for a specified amount of time so you can go back and review camera activity if you find there was some kind of suspicious activity.
3. Security lights. Criminals look for dark areas so they can do their business without being seen. Plenty of security lights are a great deterrent. They work even better when some of them are equipped with a motion sensor so when they come on, whoever is lurking feels like they have been seen, even if it is just by the light.
4. Door and window alarms. Whether audible or silent, the most effective alarms are connected to local law enforcement so they are alerted when a door or window is open outside of normal business hours. If you’re unable to make that investment, an audible alarm will, at the very least, hopefully scare the troublemaker away.
5. Security notices. These seem silly, but they do work. Post notices that security cameras are monitoring the area, or that there is a security alarm installed on the premises, and criminals will probably move on to another target where they are less likely to get caught. 

These security features are highly recommended to lower the risk of criminal activity at your business. Most of these can be installed yourself, or for a very reasonable price if you’re not handy. In addition, contact your independent insurance agent regarding any security features you install because many of them will earn you a discount on your business insurance premiums. 

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