What Could You Get Out Of Access Control

July 26th, 2022



Access control is something that many of Chico, CA think is just reserved to large businesses and commercial complexes. While access control is important in these and other applications, it also has it’s place with Chico, CA businesses as well. This security layer is a simple way to control access to different parts of your business or property, and it’s something worth looking into as you decide which security layers should be part of your overall security strategy.

For smaller to medium sized businesses in Chico, CA, using a well thought out and professional security strategy is important. In many cases, these businesses are their owners’ biggest investment, and one burglary can do enough damage to set these businesses irreparably behind. Access control has a place in any security approach, and it simply takes learning a few of the benefits to see why.

The Top 4 Benefits Of Access Control In Your Security Strategy

Breaking down the benefits of access control shows clearly how this type of security has a place in any area business. The top 4 benefits of access control in your security strategy are:

1. Your property isn’t accessed without your knowledge

If you’re allowing your property to be access while you’re not there, or no trusted employee is there to monitor, you could be putting yourself at serious risk. Even vendors coming onto your property could cause you to run into a problem, and perhaps not all employees should be trusted to be unattended and given free reign of your business.

2. Better control of employee theft

Every business owner would love to think that they can fully and completely trust all of their employees. However, this fantasy is far from reality. The amount of employees in the United States who admit to at one point or another stealing from their employer is staggering, and you don’t want your business to be next. Employee theft costs American business owners billions of dollars each year. Access control gives you better control of your inventory, safe, and property as a whole, making employee theft much more difficult.

3. Overcome negligence

Perhaps your late night crew forgot to lock a back door before leaving your property, or maybe you forgot to lock the front door after stopping by quickly to check on something small. Access control overcomes negligence and ensures that your doors remain locked at all times they need to be.

4. Customized entry

Your access control system can be used to create customized authorized entries throughout your property. Your main door can be open to guests and employees, while a back door for inventory can be accessed only by a certain team. You get to choose who gets access to where, and when they’re allowed access throughout the day.

Accessible Access Control

Access control is a security feature that is accessible to business owners of all sizes, budgets, and needs. If you’re interested in incorporating access control into your business security strategy, contact us today.

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"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
    • Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
    • Certified Alibi Security Dealer
    • Enhanced Risk and Threat Assessment (FEMA)
    • Incident Command System (100 & 200)
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    • Neighborhood Watch Toolkit Trainer
    • Computer Crimes/Investigations
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