What should a security system for a shared building include?

Do you feel safe in the building you are in? Is the building you work in secured in a way that allows you to be calm? There is no doubt that a good and comprehensive security system is essential, but what is important to ensure that such a system includes?

The main components that a security system needs to include in order to provide maximum efficiency in protecting the building are:

Layout of Security Cameras

Security cameras significantly increase the quality of security, and advanced camera technology allows for monitoring, documentation, and real-time viewing of what is happening in the building, as well as audio recording of what is captured.

It is recommended to install IP cameras, which are connected to the internet and can be controlled from any mobile device with authorization on the "cloud" server. There are two main types of cameras: visible cameras and hidden cameras. Visible security cameras are mainly used as a deterrent to burglars, while hidden security cameras are mainly used to monitor the behavior of specific individuals in the building and its usage.

It is important to note that the installation of hidden security cameras requires warning through signage at the entrance to the building.

Alarms

The alarm backs up the documentation of the cameras and also expands their scope of monitoring. The alarm operates through sensors, which detect movement and volume even outside the camera's filming range.

When one of the sensors detects any movement, a signal is sent to the siren and the alarm is activated, deterring the burglars.

Communication with Patrol and Security Centers

In the event of the alarm being triggered, it is important that immediate communication is established with the patrol and security centers so that they can arrive quickly and resolve the issue. The employees at the center are skilled in dealing with situations that threaten the building and resolving them, and you can be calm and assured that there is someone looking after the security of your building.

It is important to conduct training with the selected patrol center and check the patrol's arrival time to the building during off-hours. Furthermore, it is important to ensure that the cameras, alarm, etc., are properly connected to the security center server. Each camera should be named and a table should be created listing the names of the cameras and the areas each camera documents, and then practice with the security center to close the loops using the cameras and using a common language.

Manned Security at the Building Entrance

Hiring a security guard significantly increases the management fees, and therefore it is customary to place a security guard in buildings where it is essential and worthwhile, for example, in high-rise buildings and buildings that require special security: public buildings, institutions, security facilities, etc. Placing a security guard at the entrance to the building instills a sense of security in the people entering, allows orderly control and monitoring of the building's entrants, enhances the safety of the occupants, and helps prevent disaster. In the event of unusual situations, a professional security guard will know how to act and neutralize dangers.

When looking for a security company for your building, make sure it provides you with all the components mentioned above and operates them in a professional and correct manner that will give you peace of mind.