New York City Alarm System & Security Tips
The holidays are here! That means lights, gifts, and unfortunately, break-ins in NYC. But, there are ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property this holiday season.
NYC Security and Alarm System Tips
1. Make Sure Your Alarm System is Working Properly
Thieves and vandals take advantage of a broken NYC alarm system. Ensure your unit is working properly by arming and disarming a few times. Stay by your alarm system and make sure it arms when it should. DO NOT purposely set off your alarm and not disarm it, causing your alarm monitoring company to call.
2. Utilize Your Intercom System
A good NYC intercom system is one of the best tools for security. An intercom system, or better yet, a video intercom system, keeps criminals looking for an easy opportunity out of your building. Make sure you are using your intercom or video intercom to its full potential by understanding all of its integrated features.
If your building doesn’t have an intercom system, has a broken intercom system, or has an outdated intercom system, call Target Security Systems asap for a free onsite consultation.
3. Keep Your Front Door and Windows Locked
These two seem fairly obvious, but it is very easy to forget to lock your front door when you get home. Target Security Systems recommends using high quality locks and hardware, as well as, keeping your door locked anytime you are in your home – not just overnight or when you are away.
Also, make sure to lock your windows when you close them. Many NYC residents feel that this is only important for street level units— this is not true! NYC buildings have many ways to access windows from the outside; the most obvious way is via fire escapes, but it is important to lock all windows regardless of proximity to a fire escape.
The Target Security team wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Enjoy the season knowing you, your family, and your property are safe.
Contact us at 212-252-8787 or info@targetsecurity.net if you have any questions about your building’s alarm system, video intercom system, locks, or any other security question. We’re here to help.
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