Across Western Canada there are tens of thousands of CCTV cameras protecting valuable business assets that do nothing more than record what's going on.  In some cases these cameras are watched by an expensive on-site security guard who really does try to stay awake watching a static CCTV monitor for activity.

 

Most CCTV security systems don’t have a human watching them live and are either naively used as a visual deterrent, or people only view the recorded CCTV footage retrospectively, and get to watch the break-in after the fact, after the criminal has gone, and the damage has been done.

Topics: Retail Security, CCTV Video Surveillance, SonaVision Online Monitoring, Monitored Audio Alarms, Verified Security Alarms

Having a good quality security system is critical to warding off criminals. But don't forget it's equally important to make your facility environmentally unwelcoming to would-be intruders. Let me put that another way, make it clear to the criminals that your business facility, whether it's an office, store or warehouse, is not an easy target, and that their time would be better spent somewhere else. 

 

Here's a list of easy-to-do security checks and extra things you can do to make your facility less attractive to criminals.

Topics: Security Tips, Verified Security Alarms

 

According to the RCMP, police departments across Canada respond daily to burglar intrusion alarms. However, more than 98% of the alarms the Police attend are false. 

 

Therefore responding to false burglar alarms isn't always good, as they can delay Police officers from more important Police work and community needs, and this distraction increases the concern for Police officer safety and costs millions of dollars of wasted public money annually. 

 

City Police departments across Western Canada have now implemented False Alarm Policies that can be anything from a suspension of Police services to a premise with a false alarm history, to the need for burglar alarm licences - which may not be renewed if there is a repeat false alarm problem. Your local Police department can also fine you $100 - $500 to recover their costs. 

Topics: CCTV Video Surveillance, Police Response to Sonitrol, Verified Security Alarms, Prevent False Alarms

 

 

As small business owners know only too well, the threat of burglary and theft traditionally rises during the summer months – with longer holiday weekends and staff taking more vacation days, especially in August, when the summer days are getting hotter.

 

While one of the benefits of being a small business owner is having the flexibility to take time away from work, it can also compromise the safety of the business, overall, leaving it more vulnerable to burglaries, property damage and vandalism. 

 

The following “top ten” small business security measures can be used to protect a businesses’ physical property, inventory and sensitive information against crime: 

 

Topics: Retail Security, Verified Security Alarms

 

 

Faced with the demand that they develop better security measures and find more cost-effective crime prevention strategies, security organizations and law enforcement agencies, now more than ever, are turning toward CCTV systems to enhance operational capacities, extend their security reach and reduce costs. 

Topics: CCTV Video Surveillance, Verified Security Alarms

 

Topics: CCTV Video Surveillance, SonaVision Online Monitoring, Verified Security Alarms

One of the differences of Sonitrol vs. other conventional alarm companies, is the fact that we have well trained, security consultants on staff (Not Salesman) who are able to provide you with professional, unbiased advice on how to protect your property.

 

We particularly enjoy meeting retail business owners and taking the time to give advice on how a retail business can improve store security. 

 

Topics: Retail Security, Verified Security Alarms

 

Topics: Retail Security, CCTV Video Surveillance, SonaVision Online Monitoring, Verified Security Alarms

Armed robbery is no laughing matter. It’s the nightmare for retailers everywhere. Every retail storeowner needs to think seriously about preventing theft from a profit and loss perspective, but more importantly, they need to understand their responsibility in providing employees with a safe work environment, especially in the case of a violent armed robbery.

 

In Surrey BC just a few weeks ago, multiple mobile phone retail stores were hit in an organized criminal attack and over $70,000 in mobile phones was stolen. This wasn’t an undercover break-in during the dead of night, these ruthless criminals entered the stores in broad daylight and took over the premises, terrorizing the staff with weapons and then they made off with the goods. 

 

CCTV On It's Own Isn't Good Enough

Topics: Retail Security, CCTV Video Surveillance, Verified Security Alarms

 

"Since 1977, Sonitrol Has Assisted Law Enforcement in Over 170,000 Apprehensions"

Sonitrol, the security industry’s leader in audio verification technology, has reached a milestone by assisting in its 170,000th documented apprehension since 1977, when the company began documenting apprehension statistics.

 

Sonitrol’s unprecedented record of success in assisting law enforcement in the apprehension of intruders is attributed to the nearly 50 years of dedication and advancement of the company’s unique, audio intrusion detection technology.

 

Sonitrol provides 100% wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling protection — monitored and verified in real-time — allowing for a quicker response by law enforcement, and resulting in more apprehensions of potentially criminal trespassers then traditional non-verified alarm security systems.

 

170,000 Criminal Apprehensions

Topics: Verified Security Alarms, Prevent False Alarms

 

Conventional alarms have a 98% false alarm rate, so why would anyone buy a conventional security system with a motion sensor and a door contact alarm to protect their business?  The Police won't even respond!

To combat the high volume of unnecessary false alarms created by conventional alarm systems and in an effort to raise awareness of the wasted law enforcement resources, many cities and provinces across Canada have been implementing two different types of false alarm prevention programs:

Topics: CCTV Video Surveillance, Verified Security Alarms, Prevent False Alarms

Does your business have the best security in place?

Topics: CCTV Video Surveillance, Monitored Audio Alarms, Verified Security Alarms