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With fall and winter holidays occurring, many religious campuses are gearing up for the increased foot traffic of annual visitors. That makes this a great time to boost their security technology. At Commercial Fire & Security, we know the synagogue and church security challenges in New York, and we have solutions to offer. Here’s how we can help.
Read MoreFalse alarms can lead to a variety of consequences, including city fines, overextending police resources, and an unpleasant ownership experience. Fortunately, there are ways to help you avoid triggering them. For customers of our Long Island security company, here are some tips for how to avoid false alarms at your home or business.
Read MoreWe want customers of our Long Island security company to know why it’s important to avoid false alarms as much as possible. False alarms can be triggered by way of many types of user errors — and when it happens, the consequences go above and beyond a mere nuisance. Here are the top reasons to avoid false alarms on your property.
Read MoreThere is special attention being paid to security on governmental facilities right now, from military bases to K-12 public schools. Whether you manage security for a federal property in New York, a New York state government property, or a local public school campus, you need security technology that eliminates vulnerabilities while protecting people on the premises from crime. At Commercial Fire & Security, we have delivered this technology to government facilities throughout the state. When you contact us for a consultation, here are some options we may recommend.
Read MoreIf you own real estate that you rent out on Airbnb, you may wonder whether security cameras are allowed in your New York vacation rental. It makes sense that you may wish to monitor renters while they are on your property, and home security cameras can certainly help you accomplish this. Airbnb community policy guidelines state that the use of security measures, including security cameras and recording devices, are allowed — with these important stipulations.
Read MoreSummer is a carefree time of year, but there are safety issues to consider at home. Here are some important, easy-to-follow tips to make this a safer summer for your family.
Read MoreFires and other dangerous emergencies are responsible for many insurance claims, but so are seasonal issues: temperature extremes, irregular humidity, power failure and more. In some industries, including foodservice, grocery, healthcare and transportation, it can be incredibly damaging when these environmental exceptions arise.
Read MoreNow more than ever, security is being compromised in small businesses throughout New York. Small business security needs a quick boost in many enterprises, and you can give yours that boost by starting with your employees. Here are some ways you can tap into your staff as a resource for improving small business security.
Read MoreThis spring, your business needs more than a simple intrusion alarm to keep the premises secure. With all the threats to building security across every industry, it’s important to boost security at your property with a more customized solution. Here’s what we recommend for better business security in New York and New Jersey this spring.
Read MoreReady to get more out of your home security? New York and New Jersey homeowners should consider how these features can make their home security more robust, while still remaining incredibly simple to manage.
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