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Extend Security Measures to Outdoor Premises - 12 Tips for Business Managers

Joe Wilson
by Joe Wilson
April 25, 2024

Outside Security Blog

Protecting your facility from crime involves not only interior alarms and surveillance but also monitored surveillance systems covering the outside of building and parking areas. Criminals are increasingly targeting these exterior spaces, seeking vulnerable entry points to exploit.

Extending security measures to outdoor areas is essential for mitigating risks and creating a safer environment for employees, customers, and assets. Proactively securing every inch of your business territory not only demonstrates a commitment to safety but also sends a clear message to potential thieves that criminal activity will not be tolerated.

In this blog, we delve into advanced security technologies to improve outdoor security and we share 12 practical tips for safeguarding outdoor spaces effectively.

Integrated Security Solutions: Strengthening Outdoor Protection

To fortify outdoor spaces and parking lots effectively, investing in integrated security solutions is crucial. Seamlessly integrating access control, verified alarm systems, and video surveillance technologies forms a robust security network that leaves no room for potential intruders to exploit.

Access Control: Installing access control systems at entry points and gates restricts unauthorized access to the premises. Each individual, whether employee, customer, or authorized personnel, is provided with unique access credentials, enhancing security and preventing unauthorized entry.

Intrusion Alarms: Outdoor alarm systems equipped with audio detectors and perimeter sensors act as powerful deterrents against potential intruders. When integrated with indoor systems, these alarms create a comprehensive security shield for the entire business property.

Surveillance Technologies: Modern surveillance systems with verified cameras and sensors play a pivotal role in extending security beyond the four walls of a business. With enhanced visibility, verified audio/video, and wide coverage areas, these advanced technologies ensure that outdoor spaces remain under constant watch.

Verified Surveillance Technology: Safeguarding Outdoor Spaces with Confidence

In today's digital age, advanced surveillance technology has emerged as a game-changer in business security. Modern security systems, integrated with verified cameras and sensors, are instrumental in extending protection to outdoor areas.

These sophisticated solutions offer a range of benefits:

Reduced False Alarms: Verified security technologies, such as audio and video verification, enable monitoring stations to assess situations before dispatching authorities, minimizing costly false alarms and ensuring that responders are dispatched only when a genuine security breach occurs.

Enhanced Security Response: Real-time visual and auditory verification allows monitoring personnel to determine if an alarm is genuine and if immediate action is required, enabling security personnel or law enforcement to respond more effectively and potentially apprehend intruders or prevent theft or damage.

Faster Emergency Response Times: Real-time verification facilitates faster emergency response times. Once an alarm is verified as a genuine threat, appropriate authorities can be dispatched promptly, improving the chances of catching perpetrators. Sonitrol’s integrated security technology is capable of sending real-time audio and video footage to law enforcement investigating the crime in progress.

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Remote Monitoring and Management: Verified security systems offer remote monitoring and management capabilities, allowing business owners and security personnel to access real-time video feeds, receive alerts, and manage the system remotely through mobile apps or web interfaces, ensuring continuous oversight even when off-site.

12 Essential Tips for Improving Outdoor Safety

Here are 12 essential tips to help protect outdoor spaces, fenced storage, work areas, and parking lots:

✔️ Ample Lighting: Illuminate outdoor areas with high-quality LED lights to discourage criminal activity and increase visibility.

✔️Clear Signage: Display clear signs communicating security rules, parking regulations, and emergency contact information to set expectations and reinforce order.

✔️Install Perimeter Fencing: Erect sturdy perimeter fencing to establish a physical barrier and prevent unauthorized access.

✔️Enforce Speed Limits: Enforce speed limits to reduce the risk of accidents and improve overall safety for pedestrians and vehicles.

✔️Comprehensive Surveillance: Install modern surveillance systems with verified cameras and real-time monitoring capabilities to detect suspicious behavior and prevent security breaches.

✔️Access Control: Implement access control systems at entry points and gates to limit access to authorized personnel only.

✔️Panic Buttons: Install panic buttons strategically throughout outdoor spaces to offer an immediate way to summon assistance during emergencies.

✔️Regular Maintenance: Keep outdoor areas well-maintained to eliminate potential hiding spots for intruders and address security vulnerabilities promptly.

✔️Security Awareness Training: Educate employees about security protocols and best practices for outdoor safety to prevent security incidents.

✔️Collaborate with Local Authorities: Establish a strong relationship with local law enforcement and security agencies to share information about security concerns and foster a sense of community security.

✔️Designate Employee Parking Areas: Designate separate parking areas for employees and visitors to enhance control over access and ensure employee safety.

✔️Emergency Response Plan: Develop and practice an emergency response plan for outdoor spaces and parking lots to ensure employees know what to do in various security scenarios.

As threats to businesses continue to evolve, it's imperative for owners to adapt and strengthen their security measures. Extending business security to outdoor spaces demonstrates a proactive approach to safeguarding assets, people, and reputation. 

At Sonitrol Western Canada, we provide comprehensive security solutions beyond the four walls of a business, empowering owners with the latest technology and proactive measures for enhanced security and the protection of assets. Get a free security assessment from our team today.

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Joe Wilson
Post by Joe Wilson
April 25, 2024
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