While everyone is staying home to help with flattening the curve of COVID-19, criminals are taking advantage of the fact that nearly all businesses have had to close their doors. The result is an unprecedented spike in burglaries and vandalism. According to the Wall Street Journal, the New York City police department has seen a 75% jump in burglaries and vandalism of commercial establishments since March 12th, 2020, and the crime rates continue to rise.
To minimize your chances of becoming the next victim of burglary, here are some security-enhancing measures that you can take.
1. Upgrade Your Surveillance Systems
Before locking up, make sure the surveillance system is set up and ready to go. Double-check to make sure all cameras are functioning properly. We recommend upgrading your fixed cameras to Amaryllo's Triton (outdoor) and Zeus (indoor) to eliminate blind-spots as both models provide 360° viewing coverage and can auto-track moving objects. For extra protection, Amaryllo cameras can even alert you of possible fire. Service starts from just $4.99 per month (learn more).
2. Make privacy a high priority
Ever wonder just how secure your existing security systems are?
Try typing "Hack CCTV" into the search bar and you will find an alarming amount of cameras hacked and publicly broadcasted. This is one of the ways how burglars are targeting where to strike next. Luckily, protecting your camera feed isn't too difficult. All of Amaryllo's cameras are protected by military-grade encryption which makes it impossible for hackers to access.
3. Active deterrence to discourage criminals
Ten minutes is all it takes for a skillful burglar to break in, get what they want, and leave. As a conscientious business owner, your job is to make the prospect of robbing you as difficult and unappealing as possible. Aside from deadbolts, boarding up, and displaying signs that advertise the presence of wireless security systems for your business, you may also consider turning on the intruder warning light and the human voice alarm that's featured on Amaryllo's Triton and Zeus for an extra level of defense and prevention. When motion or audio is triggered, the lamp will automatically turn on and the sound of the human voice alarm will scare off the unwanted person from your property.