4 Features to Enhance the Effectiveness of Your Security System

A security system is only as valuable as it is effective. In order for a security system to provide a return on investment, it actually has to defend your residential property or business from threats. Here are 4 things that can take an ordinary security system and enhance its protective abilities exponentially.

#1 Event-Triggered Audio Recording

Audio recording can help to monitor an ongoing security issue. For example, a restricted part of a building can be set to begin automatically recording audio when someone enters. This can help guard restricted areas from improper access and may reveal what an intruder intends to do. Monitoring this audio when it has been trigger may help stop a crime in progress.

#2 Mobile Monitoring with 2-Way Audio

Imagine the above scene of someone entering a restricted area and triggering audio. A security officer can monitor the audio with a mobile device to gauge the situation. If the person who gains access to the restricted area is not authorized, a warning may immediately be issued via the 2-way audio.

In other scenarios, 2-way audio can allow a person monitoring a situation to be in contact with an individual who becomes injured or trapped and may even be of use during a hostage situation.

#3 Video Triggers for Room, Building, or Lot Access

When video cameras pick up the right event, doors or gates may be automatically open, closed, or locked. For example, video surveillance could be used to open a parking lot gate automatically for employees or residents. A restricted area in a building could automatically lock when the individual approaching is not identified by facial recognition software. Safety doors could be triggered to close automatically in case of a fire or another hazardous situation.

#4 License Plate Checking

Video surveillance can be used to automatically scan license plate numbers and compare them to a list of authorized vehicles. This can speed up entry to a building’s parking area for employees or residents and reduce the number of drivers that need to interact with a security guard to gain access.

Any of the features noted above can be used for a residential or office building to protect those who belong as well as the property itself and any sensitive equipment on the premises. What features does your security system need in order to operate in a more efficient manner