Taking a Proactive Stance with Security Alarm Monitoring

If you’re one of the businesses in San Antonio, TX, that have experienced repeat burglaries, or even one, it can be devastating. Not only are savings quickly depleted and the prospect of retaining insurance narrowed, but a sense of vulnerability never really goes away. 

According to law enforcement, these repeat offenders are looking for easy targets, businesses they can get in and out of relatively unscathed. Because of this, the police are recommending steps that narrow your chance of becoming a victim, such as an access control system, ensuring well-lit areas, and using security cameras.

In our experience, we find security alarm monitoring tops the preventative list when it comes to protecting what you’ve worked so hard to create. Read ob to learn why.

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What Is Security Alarm Monitoring? 

Security alarm monitoring consists of professional monitoring 24/7. Always on watch, when these trained professionals see potential trouble, they immediately go into action. Because of their years of experience, they know the type of action to take. 

Proactive preventative steps include: 

• Talking down the intruder: Two-way audio lets them speak directly with and hear the person viewed on the security camera. This is one of the fastest security approaches to disrupt a potential burglary in progress. 
• Flashing lights: When integrated with security lights, flashing them immediately sends a distress signal, letting surrounding businesses and anyone in the neighborhood know that a potential crime is underway. 
• Sounding an alarm: Alarm systems are effective deterrents with just their presence.
• Alarm verification: Officers are automatically dispatched when an alarm is triggered. While, in theory, this produces the fastest response time, the truth is that most of these alarms are false, with at most 5% triggered by an actual burglary, wasting an extraordinary amount of time and resources. In response, police have turned to alarm verification, requiring alarm companies to verify via phone, video, or in person that a robbery is occurring.
• Notify appropriate staff: They let their designated contact know that there may be a security event unfolding. 
• Request police dispatch: These people know the difference between someone loitering and someone intending harm. When needed, they request help with immediate verification, resulting in the fastest response times. 

The Recommended Alarm System

At ASAP Security Services, we’ve protected businesses throughout Texas for decades. As technology advances, so do the capabilities of today’s commercial security systems. One company in this arena that is becoming a world phenomenon is Verkada. 

Verkada was born out of necessity when the founders realized that cutting-edge commercial security systems lagged behind the cloud-based security cameras protecting homes. What started with smart video security cameras in 2016 has become a software-first complete security system, enabling businesses to take immediate action and minimize risks. 

Today, they have over 30,000 clients around the world. 

At ASAP Security Services, we believe their approach to protecting businesses is one of the best on the market. We’re proud to partner with this extraordinary firm committed to the best proactive security measures available. To learn more about security alarm monitoring or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact ASAP Security Services today.