CPSC Resource Manual

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CPSC Resource Manual

• The Crime and Public Safety Committee of the
  Chesterfield Business Council

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Outline and Contents

• Alarm Systems
• CCTV
• Time Delay Safes
• Guard Services
• Financial Resources Available to Businesses

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Alarm Systems

• Burglar Alarm Systems, which alert the property
  owner to intruders. The user activates (and
  deactivates) the system via a control panel or
  keypad.
• Fire Alarm Systems, whichlogically enoughalert
  property owners to fire. They may be activated
  using smoke or flame detectors, by monitoring the
  buildings sprinkler system, or by manual pull
  stations.
• Robbery Alarms, also known as hold-up, duress,
  ambush or emergency systems have communications
  capabilities to alert someone off site when the
  alarm is activated.

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Types of Alarms

• Contact Alarms
• Glass Breakage Detectors
• Passive Infrared Detectors
• Audio Detectors

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Contact Alarms
Magnetic contacts are used to sense when a door
or window has been opened. Contacts can be
surface mounted on a door or window or flush
mounted so that they are concealed when the door
or window is closed. When the door or window is
opened, the magnet releases the switch, breaking
the contact and activating the alarm.
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Glass Breakage Detectors
These devices sense the vibration or sound of
breaking glass in a window or a door and activate
the alarm. Some sensors are mounted directly on
the window glass, while others are mounted in the
room where the windows are located.
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Passive Infrared Detectors
Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are passive, that
is, the sensor does not transmit a signal the
sensor head simply registers an impulse when
received.  Passive Infrared Detectors can be
used to sense the entry of an intruder into an
area. They can be mounted on the wall or ceiling
and can be set to cover rooms of various sizes.
Flush mounted or disguised sensors are also
available.
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Audio Detectors
Audio detectors listen for noises generated by an
intruder's entry into a protected area, and are
generally used, but not exclusively, in internal
applications, from an entrance foyer to critical
data/resource storage areas. The sensor is made
up of two devices Pick-up units mounted on the
walls or ceilings of the monitored area, and an
Amplifier unit which includes processing
circuitry. The Pick-up units are basically
microphones that listen for noise. These
microphones collect sound for analysis by the
processor circuit, which can be calibrated to a
noise threshold that is characteristic for an
intrusion attempt. If a certain amount of noise
is detected from a monitored area within a
selected time period, an alarm signal is
generated.
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Wired vs. Wireless
Systems can be hardwired into a home or business
or can be wireless. There are pluses and minuses
to each. A wireless system uses radio
frequencies to communicate with the systems
components, whereas a wired system is hardwired
together via wires from one system component to
the next these wires may be exposed. Wireless
systems require the maintenance of battery
changing but have the convenience of portability.
Hardwire parts may be less expensive than
wireless however it may be costly to conceal
wires in a hardwired system.
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CCTV
Closed circuit television is useful in both
deterring crime and providing evidence should a
crime occur. A professionally designed and
installed system can offer the additional
benefits of protection against fraudulent claims
and improved employee productivity.
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Main Components of CCTV

• DVR Digital Video Recorder
• Cameras
• Monitors
• On-Line Viewing
• Installation and Programming

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Digital Video Recorder
Records events with easy time/date lookup. Images
can be removed to provide evidence. The number of
channels a DVR has determines how many cameras it
can utilize.
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Cameras

• There are many different types of CCTV. Before
  selecting cameras determine the following
• Interior or Exterior
• Lighting
• PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) or stationary
• Resolution

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Monitors
For on site viewing of events, monitors can be
placed in a private area or mounted so that
visitors/employees can see them. Monitors can be
either color or black and white.
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On Line Viewing
Remote viewing provides the owner the ability to
monitor a location from any internet accessible
location. Systems now have the capability to
transfer images and video to a cell phone or PDA.
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Installation and Programming

• It is important that you ask your electronic
  security professional about all local and county
  ordinances.
• All electronic security installation, service and
  monitoring companies must be licensed by DCJS.
  Ask for proof!
• Dont be afraid to ask for a demonstration before
  purchasing equipment.
• Remember the golden rule for any security
  equipment You Get What You Pay For!

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Time Delay Safe
A time delay safe enables the user to control the
amount of cash available at any given time. Money
can be deposited and withdrawn depending upon the
need. This limits the amount of cash that can be
taken should a robbery occur.
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Guard Services

• This service can range from a very customer
  service oriented, concierge type position in an
  office environment up to an armed officer with a
  firearm.
• The type of security depends upon the need of the
  client.
• Services can be temporary or permanent.

• Responsibilities include
• General security presence
• Detect suspicious activities or watch for
  criminal acts.
• Reporting incidents and responding to
  emergencies.

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Financial Resources Available to
BusinessesPlease link over to the Adobe file
attached. There is information on acquiring funds
through US Grants and Homeland Security
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Financial Resources Available to
BusinessesPlease link over to the Adobe file
attached. There is information on acquiring funds
through the SBA.