Business Security

Designing Safe, Effective Security Cameras for Businesses

Designing Safe, Effective Security Cameras for Businesses

For most companies, camera systems have become a routine, necessary part of security for protection from thieves, vendors and dishonest employees. When designed and installed correctly, security cameras can help to deter crime and vandalism, identify activity and visitors, aid in training and work flow, and support other proactive behaviors. As a Bakersfield security company in business for more than 40 years, Secure Systems would like to share this information on how to design safe, effective security cameras for businesses. 

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Access Control and My Business: Where Does it Fit?

Access Control and My Business: Where Does it Fit?

Our Bakersfield security company has found that many of the business owners who are interested in access control are looking to strike a balance between keeping their customers in and intruders out. Then, there is the employee access factor. Taking all of this into account, here is some practical advice for anyone wondering, “How can access control fit into my business?”   

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Do I need my phone line to have a monitored alarm system – or can I get rid of it?

Do I need my phone line to have a monitored alarm system – or can I get rid of it?

As an established security company in Bakersfield, this is a question we hear a lot. That comes as no surprise; out of the more than 416,000 people residing in Bakersfield, roughly 128,007 households still have landline telephone service.* Many homeowners retain this landline service because they believe they need it for their home security system monitoring. Fortunately, that is not the case.

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Why Update Your Security Cameras

Why Update Your Security Cameras? Part 1

Security technology is always changing, and video surveillance cameras are no exception. With each new generation of cameras to come on the scene, there are new features and benefits to help protect people and property more effectively. As a security company in Bakersfield in business since 1980, we at Secure Systems have seen up close the importance of updating security cameras as new technology is ushered in. Here are some of the key advantages to consider. 

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Commercial Fire Alarm Systems for Municipalities:

Commercial Fire Alarm Systems for Municipalities: Why Our Local Alarm Company is Better

Secure Systems is proud to be one of the only security companies in Bakersfield, CA that works closely with municipalities to provide commercial fire alarm systems to Kern County schools, hospitals and other local government installations. Here is what makes us uniquely qualified to provide the fire alarm services they need. 

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Using AI with Camera Systems to Prevent Commercial Theft

Theft in commercial establishments is now rampant throughout the community, and it’s not just security companies in Bakersfield that are saying so. Our own Police Chief Greg Terry has said as much, telling Bakersfield.com that commercial theft is “impacting so many of our business owners, and by extension impacting everybody in the community.” Fortunately, business owners now have access to artificial intelligence (AI) camera systems that can help them fight back. By switching to security cameras that harness the power of AI, here’s what you can expect. 

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Give Your Customers the Gift of Safe Holiday Shopping

Give Your Customers the Gift of Safe Holiday Shopping

If you own or manage a retail establishment, this may be the busiest time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of heightened risks for theft, both inside stores and their parking lots. As a leader among security companies in Bakersfield, CA, where the City Council recently said retail crime has gotten “totally out of control,” we have these tips for providing your customers with a safer holiday shopping experience this year. 

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