Posts Tagged ‘surveillance’
Smartphone-Based Security
Over the last decade or so, consumers have come to expect to control many of their electronics through the use of their smartphones. This trend has ranged from televisions to refrigerators and many products in between. As you can expect, our industry has gotten tugged into this trend as well. After all, our security solutions…
Read MoreA Complete Commercial Security Plan (Part 1)
When we work with our customers to create security, we take an all-encompassing approach. As complete security integrators, we must use multiple security avenues when securing any property. When designing business security in particular, we come up against several unique security concerns. Over the next couple weeks, we’ll look at how we create complete commercial…
Read MoreSecuring Your Storage Facility
Over the last couple weeks, we’ve taken a look at some tips for securing specific types of businesses. Last week, we created a Guide to Apartment Complex Security. This industry poses unique security concerns due to its combination of residential and commercial security. Therefore, we take a multi-pronged approach to secure these properties. This week,…
Read MoreSecuring Your Security Equipment
If you’ve read any of our posts in this space, you know that we do our best to keep both existing and potential customers informed as to their security options. From long-term security standards to newly-available, cutting edge equipment, we want to educate people about their options to secure their property and even the lives…
Read MoreSigns You Need a Security Upgrade
The past couple decades have seen huge advances in the way people use technology in their homes and businesses. These advances have made customers expect more from the products they buy. Everyone expects top performance from the electronic items that they purchase. Furthermore, people have upgraded their televisions, doorbells, lights, locks, and other appliances in…
Read MoreSecurity Steps to Take Following a Home Burglary
We at Northeast Security Solutions always prefer a proactive approach to home security, rather than a reactive one. Last week’s post on Ways to Keep Your Home from Becoming a Target for Burglars reinforces that concept. However, in the case of a home break-in, homeowners must see what went wrong and take steps to improve…
Read MoreAvoiding Illegal Home Security Measures
If you read our Residential Smoke Alarm Requirements in Massachusetts, you know that local codes and laws go a long way in telling security companies what they can and cannot do from a legal standpoint. Installing security equipment requires proper licensing and training, as well as knowledge of legal requirements for security installation. Unfortunately, we…
Read MoreDo Fake Security Cameras Deter Criminals?
We’ve detailed in a few posts how the presence of surveillance equipment can act as a deterrent. Our Steps to Defeat Smart Criminals even discussed how the presence of cameras alone can deter crime. The mere threat of getting caught through recorded video can convince criminals to go elsewhere. Taking this line of logic one…
Read MoreIdentifying and Defeating the Most Popular Burglary Tools
In our post on Defeating Smart Criminals, we discussed the precautions burglars often take before choosing a target. Stopping burglars involves knowing when and how burglars try to get into homes. It also requires knowing what types of features or conditions make homes an attractive target. Our Yard and Driveway Security Tips help you make your…
Read MoreCameras: Choosing IP vs Analog
So you’ve decided you want to buy a camera system for your home or business. Perhaps you need the cameras because you had a burglary you’re responding to or maybe you just want to deter an incident from ever happening. Either way, you’ll want to make sure you’re an educated consumer before making a purchase.…
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