A professional commercial security system is comprised of several components, all of which do their part to secure a building, its assets, employees, and visitors. Each of these parts plays a significant role in increasing safety and decreasing theft and damage.

Leaving out one is destined to weaken the chain. As Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” A commercial security monitoring system is one of the most vital links for businesses, government buildings, and schools in Corpus Christi, TX.

Let’s take a look at a few of these essential parts that make up a security system.

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Fire Safety System

In 2020, fire departments around the nation responded to about 1.4 million fires that caused an estimated $21.9 billion in property damage. Due to mandatory state and federal laws, your property probably already has a fire safety system installed. Today’s systems, however, offer much more than just an auditory warning device.

Dual sensor smoke alarms with both photoelectric and ionization smoke sensors offer optimum protection. Photoelectric alarms provide earlier detection to smoldering fires, fires that may spread more slowly but produce quite a bit of smoke. The ionization component offers a faster response to flames that spread quickly. Unfortunately, this feature also tends to cause the greatest number of false or nuisance alarms.

These alarms can also send mass email or text notifications, alerting security, owners, and personnel that may be in danger.  

Access Control System

Access control systems limit access into buildings and restrict employee admittance to off-limit areas within the building. This type of control not only protects your employees but also protects owners from internal theft.

In addition to keycards, biometric scanners that utilize fingerprints and eyes provide the ultimate security.

Video Surveillance System

A video surveillance system is one of the most important components of a comprehensive security system. Today’s smart cameras not only dissuade criminals by their presence but also act as a deterrent in numerous other ways. For example, owners and security staff receive an alert if someone is in an "off-limits" area, attempts to enter through a locked door or window, or the system detects motion during hours of non-operation.

These surveillance systems also offer live stream video footage that you can view from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.  

Professional Commercial Monitoring System

A commercial monitoring system provides real-time monitoring around the clock and ensures rapid law enforcement and fire response. Notifications are sent via email or text, alerting you of any suspicious or emergency activity. If deemed an emergency, the local police or fire department are alerted immediately. But, of course, not all professional security monitoring systems are created equal.

At Circle Industries, our state-of-the-art monitoring services ensure uninterrupted 24/7 monitoring by professional certified monitoring professionals. We achieve this by the strategic positioning of our four remote monitoring stations throughout the country. As a result, we take advantage of every time zone and ensure continued monitoring despite extreme weather events and power outages.

Because of this and our unfailing quality of communication, we've been recognized by The Monitoring Association’s Five Diamond Accreditation.

Whether you’re installing a commercial security system for a school, government building, restaurant, or business, these components are required if your goal is to develop a comprehensive strategy that protects against any external or internal threat.

As the largest systems integrator serving the Rio Grande Valley area for over 70 years, we provide unrivaled security solutions for schools, government buildings, and businesses. To learn more about our security monitoring solutions or schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Circle Industries today.