Security assessments are a common practice, helping to ensure that security and safety protocols are being utilized across your property. A security assessment offers the opportunity to review the measures you have put in place and see what can be improved upon. It’s crucial for property managers to always keep an open mind whenever they are overseeing or undergoing an assessment, allowing them to be more receptive to changes that can be made to improve the building.
Essentially, a physical security assessment is a unique opportunity, offering the opportunity to implement some new physical security measures that will help to increase the safety and security of your building. This post provides a brief overview of some of the most important physical security measures to consider during an assessment.
Installing Surveillance Cameras
Security cameras have gained popularity over the past couple years as people have learned more about surveillance. Surveillance cameras offer the ability to heighten the physical security measures that you already have in place by offering a way to monitor and record events that might have previously gone unseen. Beyond that, security cameras help protect the perimeter (like your parking lot) as well as interior hallways, stairwells, and other areas that are likely to have reduced visibility. In commercial settings, security cameras are useful for deterring theft and monitoring situations.Fortunately, there are several unique options to choose from when you’re looking for surveillance cameras, as you can either go with CCTV cameras or IP cameras. A security assessment allows you to determine which option best meets your specific needs.
Access Control Systems
Access control is a valuable asset for any building to have, especially commercial buildings. Access control systems help institute access security, allowing you to monitor the way people gain access to your building. Armed with a slew of useful data, building managers and owners can plan their safety and emergency plans around this, or even safeguard against inherent vulnerabilities. No matter how you plan on utilizing access control, there is no doubt that these systems can help to make your physical security measures more efficient.A physical security assessment also offers the chance to figure out how to make these systems work for your building space. For instance, if you have sections of your building that require more stringent access and verification methods, then you can implement access control systems.
Door & Window Sensors
In some cases, door and windows sensors don’t need to be added to a building as separate physical security measures, since they can be included as a packaged deal with man security systems or surveillance cameras. However, if you do not purchase these items with your alarm system or camera, they can often be purchased as an additional stand alone physical security measure.Typically these sensors are often made of simple circuits that reply upon a connection, or break in power supply to trigger an alarm or response. Basically, these circuits are used as additional layers of security and help detect when a person tries to gain unauthorized access to a building through a door or window. Window and door sensors are often inconspicuous and difficult to spot.
Alarm Systems
If you begin to consider security cameras and the physical security benefits that the offer to your building, you also have to consider the benefits of alarm systems. Similar to security cameras, alarm systems allow you to monitor the status of your building’s security from remote locations, which is useful if something is going wrong and you are not in the immediate vicinity. It’s easy to make the comparison between alarm system and surveillance cameras, as they allow you to continue to pay close attention to your property even when you are not present. Beyond that, these security systems can be integrated with your surveillance system and other physical measures that you already have in place.United Security Incorporated | Custom Security Solutions
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When it comes to the security of your building, it's best not to leave it up to chance. Be sure that you have made every effort possible to keep your property, employees, and visitors well protected. If you have any concerns, you should consider having your security measures evaluated by a reputable company.
