Are IP based security camera systems better than HD-Analog based systems? No not necessarily, it depends on the application. Let’s first step back in time. The initial technology for security camera systems or CCTV was Analog based. The video quality was very poor. IP based camera systems then came along but not until […]
Hidden or Covert CCTV Security Cameras
Most of our security camera installations at Guru Security are of the traditional overt type. This means that the cameras are visible and provide a deterrent to crime. Some of our customers want the cameras to be hidden from view or a covert installation. Most of these cameras take on the look or form factor […]
Moving?
It is a very stressful time with new moving related tasks as well as your regular day to day tasks. It is also the best time to review your security needs. We understand your due diligence requires getting competitive security system bids. We would like to help. Strick deadlines to meet. Guru Security Inc. has […]
The Effect Graffiti has on Us
James Q Wilson, the Author of the Broken Windows Theory, stated: “what really made people afraid in cities and concerned about their welfare, was not only the crimes they saw or heard about, but also the physical and social signs they saw around them, registering a breakdown in society” Aside from the obvious economic costs […]
Safety Tips for Retail Employees
If you are the owner or manager of a retail store, then you already understand how important it is to create a safe and secure environment for your workers, as well as your customers and vendors. You also understand why it is necessary to take steps to prevent losses and reduce shrinkage. If you are […]
The Buck Stops Here
Have you ever spent multiple hours on the telephone trying to resolve an issue with a service provider? Being passed from one department to another, feeling frustrated that your time does not seem to have any value. Ever had the feeling dealing with a service provider that is a large faceless Multinational Corporation that no […]
Video Surveillance Productivity Tool
Video Surveillance as a Management Productivity Tool Today with the cost of ownership greatly reduced, video surveillance is being used for much more than to deter and record security events. Savvy Managers are using video to maximize their productivity. A glance at their monitor can provide situational awareness of the employees in the facility. No […]
Your Home’s First Line of Defense
To prevent an intrusion in your home, please follow these tips. These are all do it yourself suggestions that can make a dramatic difference in your homes security. Your door security are your home’s first line of defense. 1. Make sure it’s solid to help prevent being kicked in. Your exterior doors should be made of […]
Break and Enter Statistics
Break and enters are unfortunately still very popular in our area. These break-ins can be quite costly for you and your family. Not to mention the impact you will have mentally knowing that your privacy has been invaded and your safety compromised. 2016 is the year to prevent this, take charge of your families security. […]
DIY Video Surveillance Problems
The old joke “if you think it is expensive to hire a professional wait until you hire an amateur” still rings true. It is human nature to seek cost savings but Video Surveillance is much more complicated than most people initially think. Many of our customers have tried to install the inexpensive video surveillance packages […]