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Choosing the Right Security Cameras for Your Business's Monitoring Needs

Published 01/17/2024 by General Security

The most common security cameras for business monitoring include dome, bullet, pan-tilt-zoom, wireless, internet protocol, thermal, and 360-degree cameras. Choosing the right security camera will depend on whether you ...

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How Crowd Management Technologies Can Help Assess Appropriate Security Needs

Published 12/13/2023 by General Security

Ensuring crowd safety is critical within public venues, retail shops, restaurants, and other commercial spaces. Doing so effectively helps you avert suspicious and unlawful activities, and protect your employees, ...

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Smart Safety Devices to Protect Your Family & Home

Published 12/11/2023 by General Security

When was the last time you thought about fire and safety protection for your family and home? It’s a vitally important consideration. Simply put: Smart devices such as carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and flood ...

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Top 5 Fire Prevention Tips for Commercial Businesses

Published 11/03/2023 by General Security

When was the last time you thought about—or revisited—your organization’s fire safety and evacuation plan? In 2020, a whopping 16,500 fires blazed through offices and retail stores, causing a devastating $932 million in ...

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Wired vs. Wireless Security Cameras: Pros & Cons

Published 08/04/2023 by General Security

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in December 2019 and has been revised to reflect industry updates. Designed to protect your loved ones, home and property, wired and wireless security cameras each ...

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7 Ways to Improve Your Home Security on a Budget

Published 06/16/2023 by General Security

As property crime rates steadily increase throughout the United States, more and more homeowners are seeking additional methods to safeguard their loved ones and property. Several such strategies include utilizing ...

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5 Reasons to Invest in a Smart Home Security System

Published 05/12/2023 by General Security

More and more homeowners are utilizing smart home devices each year—with adoption expected to climb to nearly 50 percent of U.S. households by 2025! In addition to smart security cameras, alarms, motion detection, and ...

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10 Smart Home Safety Tips for Spring

Published 03/17/2023 by General Security

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in March 2022 and has been revised to reflect industry updates. After staying inside throughout the winter chill with the heat turned up and lights always switched ...

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General Security Again Named Best Smart Home Automation Company on Long Island

Published 03/01/2023 by General Security

Plainview, NY - March 3, 2023 – General Security, a nationally recognized security provider specializing in the design, installation, and service of cutting-edge security systems for residential and commercial ...

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