In today’s world there is an always increasing crime rate in America’s metropolitan cities. With the economy in the fragile position that it is in, any crime to your home, business or commercial establishment can have a severe economic impact. Did you know that in the U.S.A. one household is burgled every 13 seconds!  Did you also know that 59% of all burglaries occur during the day?  Many people are skeptical about home alarm and monitoring systems because they think there is no point to them.  They assume that if there is any danger occurring the response time of the security company is not fast enough to help them.  This is a very common misconception.  Alarm and surveillance monitoring companies use a central station monitoring system to ensure no missed calls and a rapid response time.  When an alarm is signaled it transmits through 3 different computer systems eliminating any potential system downtime.  The central station monitoring team can then instantly direct the appropriate authorities to your area.  As of 2009 the average central station response time is 16 seconds and that is always improving!

A study conducted by the Security Distributing & Marketing Magazine showed that over 14% of U.S. residents have an anti-burglar alarm protection system in their homes.  SDM Magazine also identified 12 homeowner insurance companies that offer discounts for installing security alarm systems.  To further my point, 74% of alarm owners say that the price/value of security systems is excellent/good and 40% of owners say that their alarm systems are very effective!  So what are you waiting for?  You could have an alarm and surveillance monitoring system installed within a matter or hours.

Having an alarm and surveillance monitoring system is just as important and beneficial to your business as it is to your home.  Most major businesses and commercial establishments now treat security as a management issue because they are well aware of all the potential hazards.  As a business owner/operator it is essential to realize that both external and internal security is important.  In it’s most severe form, a lack of internal security could potentially lead to the leaking of company information that could lead to loss of business.  Having an alarm and surveillance monitoring system can help internally control access to secure areas of you business, keep a close eye on employee activity, prevent the misuse or pilferage of office equipment and externally prevent and monitor any unauthorized break-ins, fires or floods.  Once you know the safety of your business is in capable hands it allows you to focus energy on improving and expanding your business.