The Building has Security….
Does your business operate out of an office suite in a multi-story, multi-tenant building? Do you feel secure because the building has a card entry system, video surveillance system, or lobby security officer?
Too many times when speaking to business owners or their representatives about an upcoming move I hear “We don’t need security the building has it.” This false sense of security creates huge opportunities for the bad guys.
I have seen many instances of the bad guys getting into the building, lying in wait until the building locks down at night, then having their way with every office in the building all because the tenants thought the building security was enough. Don’t be the next victim! Don’t be the one that shows up for work to find out your office has been broken into and critical business data or materials are missing.
At a minimum you should have a simple intrusion alarm system in place; monitor the suite entry doors and install some interior motion detectors to detect the presence of an intruder in the office. This simple system can detect and deter an intruder.
Additionally, you should have a video surveillance system, this system does not need to be sophisticated, it just needs to view and record the doors into the suite and any other key areas of your business. Many times the bad guys will case out the building and businesses in advance; eliminating the businesses with alarms and video systems from their list. Having a visible camera in the reception area can be a great deterrent.
Finally, you may want to consider a card entry system. Control who can enter the suite and where they can go. If the suite design allows then restrict non authorized users from getting beyond the reception area. Control access into the suite; the main reception door, interior reception door, and any hallway doors. Control access into sensitive areas; the server room, any labs, etc. Make it hard to get to your sensitive data and materials.
The more layers of security the harder it is for the bad guys the more likely they will move on and select a less complicated target.
We at Protection Plus Security Services are experts in business security systems. Contact us for a free security evaluation. Call 800-498-9297 or visit our website at www.protectionplussecuirty.com to schedule an appointment.
