The fall edition of Sounding Board, our quarterly newsletter, is out and chalk full of juicy tips and recommendations for increasing security. Just a few of the articles include,
Our Clients: Responsible Citizens
Sonitrol Pacific not only delivers the best security for the investment, we also help our clients keep their commitment to sustainable practices and corporate social responsibility.
We support community sustainability efforts through conservation of scarce police resources, conservation of natural resources and maintaining focus on prevention.
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Spreading more than gossip
Employees’ social media posts can put your facility security at risk
People like to talk, or type to be more specific, and the proliferation of social media platforms make it easier than ever for people to get a story out. For better or worse, one of the things people like to talk about is their work. Sometimes, usually inadvertently, some of what they post online can put an organization’s security at risk.
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Intrusion News: Confronting roof risk
Three kids climb onto the roof of a school, remove a screen, use a garden hose to lower themselves down into the school and pick up items they want as they make their way through the school.
It sounds like a poorly written episode of “Mission:Impossible,” but happened in the Puget Sound this summer. Fortunately, Sonitrol Pacific protects the school with audio security and the kids were arrested before they could get away with backpacks filled with school property. Not all schools’ and businesses’ security combats break-ins through the roof or a wall.
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Fire Watch: Prevention through inspection
Routine fire system inspections are key to keeping the system in prime working condition and preventing serious losses from an undetected fire. These are commonly done annually, quarterly or monthly, depending on what’s recommended for each individual system.
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Tips for a hex-free Halloween at home
Halloween is the one night of the year we want things to go bump in the night. Ghouls, pirates and princesses fill the streets and everyone takes candy from strangers. With all the fun, home security may be forgotten and some people may take advantage with acts of theft or vandalism.
Check out these tips to keep your home and family secure Halloween night.