For over 40 years, Oshawa Security Systems has been the trusted security partner for businesses and homes across Durham Region. We’ve learned that true protection isn’t about a single device, but about integrating multiple layers of security.
Whether you’re looking to update your current system or starting from scratch, these five professional tips will help you build a more robust defense for your property using security alarms, access control, and CCTV cameras.
1. Layer Your Defenses with Integrated Systems
Your alarm, cameras, and access control should work together, not in isolation. Ensure your CCTV cameras are programmed to record the moment an alarm is triggered or a door is forced open. This creates a powerful, automated chain of evidence.
2. Use Access Control as Your Digital Gatekeeper
Move beyond traditional keys. An electronic access system allows you to grant and revoke entry remotely, track who enters and exits, and secure sensitive areas. For the highest security, use unique codes or keycards for each employee.
3. Position CCTV Cameras for Identification, Not Just Observation
Place cameras at key entry points no higher than 9 feet, angled to capture clear facial images. Ensure critical areas like cash registers, inventory rooms, and main hallways are covered, and that your system provides high-resolution video, even in low light.
4. Conduct Regular Security Audits
Technology and threats evolve. Schedule an annual review of your system. Check camera sightlines for new obstructions, update access codes when staff change, and test alarm sensors to ensure everything is functioning as intended.
5. Choose a Local Partner for Lifelong Support
Your security is only as reliable as the company behind it. With a local provider like Oshawa Security Systems, you get faster response times for service and emergencies, personalized system design, and the peace of mind that comes from working with a neighbor who is invested in your safety.
Secure Your Peace of Mind with Oshawa Security Systems
Why trust a faceless national chain when you can partner with a local expert? As a Durham-based business for four decades, we provide the accountability, rapid response, and custom solutions your property deserves.
Ready to fortify your property? Contact Oshawa Security Systems today for a free, on-site security assessment. Let us help you build a smarter, more integrated security solution.
