Visitor Management

When you think of protecting your office building you probably think well I need security guards or finely trained Rent-A Cops that will sit promptly the way they are pictured in the movies eating donuts and never checking their security monitors. As much as we would love to think this actually happens many buildings are enlisting the services of companies like Easylobby, Secure Visitor Management Software. So what is Secure Visitor Management? Picture yourself coming into a building, handing your ID to a waiting attendant and the attendant then handing you a badge with your picture and info on it and sending you on your merry way. It’s quick, painless and keeps a record of everyone in the building. This system can effectively take any Apartment Building and Business Building and make it a safe secure environment. The software can even run names against a national registry that can weed out potential problems.

Securing a large home can be a daunting task and would cost you an arm and a leg, but that way of thinking is really starting to change with new technology. There are plenty of high tech cameras on the market that won’t cost you a months pay to install in your house. Such Companies like Covert Cam specialize in affordable security camera systems that provide your home with the security you need for your family. We have all seen movies where the burglar come in through the open door or window and steal things from people while they sleep! Yes this happens to people in the movies but we always sit there and yell at the screen and say what are these people stupid? Well we don’t live in the movies, but there are many things on the market from hidden cameras in clocks, dvd players and just about anything you can think of. Depending on your space you can get a high end security system for as little as $500.00 from the research we have done. You can check out Covert Cam to see if they have a package that works for you.

Although the neighborhood is relatively safe, there are still a number of less than stellar characters that may lurk in the night. For example, my surveillance system in the building helped me catch an unwanted intruder. One of my tenants complained that someone had broken into his apartment and stole some minor appliances. I reviewed camera footage that has date stamps on every recording to figure out not only who the culprit was but how he was able to get into the building without a key. It turned out that one of the tenant’s guests came in after hours and held the door for him thinking that he was a tenant or a guest. I was able to print this man’s image and handed it over to the police. It turns out that he has a history of small crime and they knew exactly where to look for him. My tenants and their guests are now a lot more cautious about holding the door for strangers.

Another instance that my security cameras were able to help me was with an aggressive real estate agent. I used a pretty reputable broker to handle my property listings. I knew that most of their agents were young, but I never had a problem with them before. Until one day I received a call from my tenant stating that the real estate agent brought over clients to show her apartment without giving her 24 hour notice (which is what the broker and I agreed upon). Not only where they uninvited, but they were also very rude, crass, and unprofessional with my tenant. I called the broker and complained about their employee. Of course the employee denied all accusations. However, I was able to offer proof of his haggling with the footage of my security camera.

For any landlord that owns a building with numerous tenants and units, I highly recommend installing some type of surveillance system in order to safeguard not only your property, but also your tenants.

It is important to become aware of the dangers that may be lurking around your home and how to prevent against such events. Locking your doors and windows may not be enough. It has been found that many residential doors fail when force is applied to them. Criminals may live in your neighborhood and it is important to take the precautionary measures to prevent an unwarranted burglary. Home Surveillance offers the needed added protection to your home. Surveillance is becoming essential and an increasingly common thing among companies as well as within your home. With the crime rates rising, home security is vital to ensure the safety of your family. Also with technology drastically improving, digital surveillance is becoming easier than ever.

There are many things to consider when deciding whether to put surveillance around your home. First, you need to decide what device is most suitable for you. One option is an Infrared Camera. These cameras are primarily used outdoors, but they can also be used indoors or in very dark areas. Infrared cameras have the benefits of being completely weatherproof as well as providing clear nighttime surveillance. Wireless Cameras are another option, and can be easily mounted outside your home. These cameras eliminate the need for a wire between the camera and recording device. Instead the picture can be sent to a TV, VCR, or recording device in a remote location. Video Phone Systems provide another option. These phones increase security drastically by allowing you to identify visitors before they enter your house. Home surveillance is becoming more critical than ever. Whichever camera you choose, it will be the eyes that will watch your house and guard your family from harm.