July 2008

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

I. Seven Easy Steps to Make Your Facility Less Invinting to Would-Be Criminals

Having a security system is critical to warding off criminals. But don’t forget it is equally important to make your facility environmentally unwelcoming to would-be intruders. Put another way, make it clear to the criminals that your facility is not an easy target, and that their time would be better spent somewhere else. Here is a list of things you can do to make your facility less attractive to criminals. Read the complete article here...

II. A Proactive Approach to Guarding against Copper Theft

Sonitrol has seen a discernable increase in the amount of criminal activity in the first 7 months of 2008. The rising value of copper and other raw materials – due to the worldwide construction boom – has changed the way criminals think. Oh sure, they’re still hard at work after their traditional targets but now are increasingly going after copper wherever it exists: air conditioning units, plumbing, utilities, rail stations, etc. Read the complete article here...

III. What Exactly is Cell Back-Up and Do I Need it for My Security System?

In at least 10% of all break-ins, telephone lies are cut prior to entry. If a criminal cuts your phone line, he has in effect disabled your security system since most security systems communicate back to the monitoring centetr over a phone line. Cellular back-up provides backup communication paths for the reporting of alarms in the event of a loss or cut of your primary phone line. Sonitrol recommends that every alarm system be equipped with a cell back-up device. Read the complete article here...