AC Security & Sound

Did you know that surveillance equipment is good for more than just proving theft in your business? If you’re trying to locate misplaced inventory, you may be able to find the moment it moved in your surveillance footage.

Do you live in an expanding area that seems to be under constant construction? Because burglars often pose as workers for local crews, having a security system can help safeguard your belongings when there’s no way to tell who should really be working in the area.

Are you heading on a trip? Imagine the difficulty of sorting out insurance and other issues if your vehicle somehow was stolen while traveling around the country. With an alarm system from us, you can hit the road with confidence.

There are approximately 2 million home break-ins every year in the United States, with three out of ten burglars taking advantage of a door or window that was either unlocked or simply left open, according to FBI crime statistics.

While a dog may alert you when there are people around your home, it cannot always distinguish between friend and foe and, in some situations, your pet may be harmed by intruders. A working security system is triggered when a threat exists, and you need help.

When shopping for your car alarm, try not to get overwhemed with all the choices that are available. Think about how much security you need. Then base your alarm decision on this.

A working fire alarm is designed for protection, not prevention. The best way to avoid fires is to exercise proper precautions. Regularly check electrical equipment and appliances for faulty wiring, restrict indoor smoking (especially at night), and have fire suppression systems installed where possible.

If you or a loved one live alone and have health risks, it is a good idea to install an alert system in your home. If you ever fall or have an accident, you will be able to trigger the alarm and have responders at your door.

Commercial security systems utilize a number of different components: alarms (both audible and silent), authorized access control to the building, and security cameras and their monitoring. They can be deployed separately or in any combination depending on your requirements.

There’s one thing that every criminal hates, and that is exposure. Preventing your business from being burglarized can be as simple as shining light on the problem, literally. Very bright permanent light fixtures positioned outside your business’s point of entry can help prevent would-be burglaries.

When an employee has to come into the building alone in the morning, he or she may be at increased risk of having a criminal come in with him or her. Let’s talk about how having them punch a special code into a monitored security system could notify the police that there’s an issue.

One of the first alarm system methods for homes was designed in 1853 by Augustus Pope. His invention included placing electromagnets around a door, which were connected to a large bell. When the door was opened, the bell would go off.

Good security systems are cost savers on several fronts. Besides the protection from theft or break-ins that they offer, they also reduce human resources expenses, as fewer security personnel are needed to protect your building and property.

If you own commercial property, you are responsible for making sure that the fire alarms are in proper working order. We will inspect your system, note problems areas, and make any needed repairs or upgrades, as required.

An alarm transmitter is a radio receiver that can run on AM or FM frequencies. Though the FM frequencies may have a slightly longer range, the AM frequencies are more popular. We can help you identify what type of transmitter you have in case you need a replacement.

You can spend heavily on cyber-security to protect your invaluable electronic data, but that investment can be for naught if you do not take steps to prevent physical intrusions at your business. We recommend integrating systems such as video surveillance hardware into your security infrastructure.

The first documented case of car theft was in 1896, less than a decade after gas-powered cars hit the road! Automobiles are an obvious target for thieves since they are valuable, reasonably easy to resell, and they have a built-in getaway!

When you have a construction project at various stages of completion, you need to protect your equipment and building materials from theft. Security systems can be installed to help monitor the site when no one is around, and can be removed once the project is completed.

If you have pets in the home, it’s important to consider their habits before deciding on the equipment you want for your security system. It can be frustrating for homeowners to get calls from the monitoring center in the middle of the night because their cat set off a motion detector.

One of the features to consider, when looking for security systems for your car, is whether or not you want an anti-theft or starter kill feature. This feature keeps the car from starting, if someone tries to steal it or enter it without disarming the system.

According to data released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics for the years 2002 through 2008, a home without a security system is 2.7 times more likely to be robbed that one with a home security system.

Did you know that today’s security systems offer smart technology which will continually monitor the health of the system? These means that if for any reason the system is disarmed including due to natural causes like lightening or wind an alert is immediately sent out.

Why invest in a security system? Recent FBI crime statistics reveal that one in every 36 homes is burglarized during the course of a year. The typical break-in costs an average of $1,675, and the intrusion often leaves homeowners feeling anxious and vulnerable.

When new inventory arrives, your company is more vulnerable to theft than you think. Criminals monitor these patterns and look for opportunities to help themselves to your goods. A security system surveys all activity, and alerts you to unauthorized access.

Alarm systems with app or wireless monitoring may cost more than a stand-alone system only because the monitoring service generally contains a subscription fee to use the app or website. Let us help you decide if this is the kind of service you need.

Security systems can do much more than deter burglars. They can monitor potentially dangerous areas on your property, like water features. They can also track other safety systems and send out alerts when panic buttons or fire sensors are tripped.