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Security isn’t just about protecting physical assets; it’s about leveraging technology to stay ahead of evolving threats. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming business security systems, offering unprecedented capabilities in threat detection, operational efficiency, and risk management. Here’s how integrating AI can revolutionize your business security strategy. AI-Powered Video Surveillance: Beyond Traditional Security AI-driven video surveillance…
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Think all central stations for alarm monitoring are the same? Think again. The reality is that around 90% of electronic security companies don’t own their own central stations. Instead, they rely on third-party providers that pretend to be the customer’s security company when responding to alarm signals. These third-party stations could be located in a…
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When you hear about “professional monitoring” from a security company, your mind might immediately jump to burglary and intrusion protection. This is understandable, as a professionally monitored alarm system is indeed one of the most effective ways to deter intruders and protect your property from break-ins. However, professional monitoring is about much more than just…
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There are few security devices more critical to protecting your home than smoke alarms. Long Island homeowners looking for state smoke detector requirements for single family homes and two-family residences can find these specifications in the New York Department of Fire Prevention and Control Building Standards and Codes. Here is an overview of the requirements — plus, information on how you can better protect yourself and your loved ones by opting for smoke alarm monitoring of your Long Island home.
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There’s nothing like winter in New York. Winter weather driving is not the most pleasant part of the season, but you can do it more safely by taking the right precautions. Here are our tips for smarter, safer winter weather driving this season.
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With nearly half of Americans (47%) planning some form of holiday travel this year, it’s an important time to remind our New York home security customers how they can improve their home security while they are away from home. If you are one of the many homeowners planning to be away from home overnight this holiday season, here are some ways you can reduce the vulnerability of your home (and enjoy your holidays more because of it).
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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.
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False 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.
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We 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.
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There 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.
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The New York State Dept of State License # 12000302353
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Burglar Alarm License # 34BA00145300
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