In Uncertain Times, It’s Prudent to Protect Your Business

It’s unfortunate, but these are challenging times. The current COVID-19 health crisis has prompted many changes in our society that we might not have dreamed about less than two months ago. The nation has coped with many crises in the past, and it will adapt and deal with this one too.

However, we are dealing with new realities. Indeed, there are the realities of staying home and having almost no outside activities available. We are dealing with families having to work, school, exercise, and be entertained at home, which may be challenging and a huge change from busy schedules. But there’s another side, too, with all schools and many businesses closed. And while these closures are temporary, we should be prepared for the potential of other closures and social distancing measures taking place until the virus is eradicated.

When you think about it, many closed places - whether its shops, restaurants, places of worship, or other venues ­– could be targets for theft or vandalism. As we said, these are unfortunate and uncertain times, and sometimes uncertainly breeds unlawful behavior.

But there is a way to protect your River Oaks and Houston area premises with a solution that puts you in control - monitored surveillance. Read on to learn more about it and why this is the right time to consider it.

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These Times Are Not Business as Usual

Clearly, we all understand these are unusual times, and it is also that way for government and law enforcement. The health crisis is forcing a reprioritization of resources, and not just in the health sector. In many police departments around the country, they are limiting contact with people to avoid spreading the virus. As a result, many are responding to non-urgent situations - like theft - over the phone or internet, and not responding in person or collecting evidence on site.

Another unfortunate aspect of the current crisis is that the prison population, in close quarters, is susceptible to massive outbreaks. As a result, many courts are looking to release criminals with minor offenses before serving all their time. This does not imply you should fear for your safety. But with closed businesses, layoffs, and fewer ways to make money in this climate, law enforcement expects crime to be on the rise and has limited resources to deal with it.

Protecting Yourself

Fortunately, technology solutions can help you take control of the situation to protect your interests. As a long-time integrator specializing in security systems, ASAP Security Services believes now is a prudent time to invest in a monitored surveillance system. If your business or organization has had to suspend normal operations, this is an excellent time to install the necessary equipment and systems.

Current systems employ high-resolution cameras with various features that can help capture any illegal activities on your premises. With night vision capabilities, cameras can see in little to no lighting. Some cameras can detect motion and pan and zoom for a closer look. Networked video recorders can record thousands of hours of footage, and the latest machine-learning powered software can quickly search for specific objects or occurrences for evidence after an event. With a monitored system, both you and the authorities can be contacted if something occurs. Even if the police response is slow, your surveillance footage can be valuable evidence for the authorities and insurance coverage purposes.

ASAP Security Services is ready to help you protect your business or organization with state-of-the-art monitored surveillance solutions. Set up a consultation with our team by calling (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us below. We look forward to working with you!