When you think of a facility designed to hold evidence valuable to police investigations you might imagine a secure area indoors that is well guarded. While that might normally be the case for much of the evidence gathered by police departments that is not the case for vehicular evidence stored within impound lots. These expansive, …
Crime maps, a visual display of all of the crimes committed within a given area, are becoming an increasingly valuable tool for police departments across the country. Allowing police to easily identify particularly troublesome areas, crime maps help police focus often limited resources in the areas where they’re most needed and identify areas that may …
Despite marijuana remaining illegal under US federal law, many states and districts have begun to legalize recreational and medical marijuana use within their borders. While medical marijuana is increasingly prescribed for use to relieve pain from diseases like cancer and to treat the effects of conditions like glaucoma, recreational marijuana legalization is often the result …
Your nonprofit organization has many of the same security concerns as a traditional business. The difference? Your nonprofit probably has limited funds and most of the funds are tied to specific types of expenditures. Nonprofit organizations frequently approach us for help with their security needs. To help you secure your premises while staying on budget, …
Opening your first location or expanding your business is a huge step. Our sister company Rentacomputer.com recently talked about opening events for new locations, but once the excitement of the expansion wears off it’s time to start thinking about the physical security of your business. When it comes to safeguarding your new location, nothing beats …
Ensure worker safety without disrupting production Many manufacturing plants plan seasonal shutdowns each year for a variety of reasons, including conducting preventative maintenance and installing new equipment. With careful planning and execution, seasonal shutdowns can be a prime time for completing significant projects such as security camera installation. By placing camera installation during shutdown periods, …
Your DVR or NVR box is the heart of your security system – receiving data, converting that data to a file, and storing your surveillance video for safety, loss-prevention, and compliance purposes. As the lifeblood of your security apparatus, securing your DVR or NVR is a must. We previously provided advice on the top spots …
When you set up surveillance cameras it’s because you need to keep an eye on things. Either internally in your organization or externally on your property. So, it can be a big deal if those cameras stop working. And it’s important to find out why and to find out quickly. We’ve put together a list …
Common Reasons & Solutions For Video Loss With Security CamerasRead More »
Of all of the things business owners have to deal with, the most frustrating may be employee theft. When your cash drawer consistently doesn’t add up, you know something’s up, but catching the perpetrator may be tricky. That is, unless you have POS security cameras. The act of installing security cameras for operational improvement …
Help! My Cash Drawer Doesn’t Add Up! Find Out Who is Stealing From Your RegisterRead More »
Since 2015, there have been approximately 1,000,000 robberies that have occurred in the United States, resulting in nearly $1.25B in damages, YES that’s a B as in BILLIONS! As robberies and crimes continue to occur more frequently, it’s no secret that more and more people are reporting crimes to law enforcement. However, with the increase …