Third party logistics centers (3PLs) such as warehouses and distribution centers are extremely busy hubs, with a lot of people and vehicles entering and exiting each day. We’ve highlighted the importance of access control and video surveillance security measures to safeguard these facilities in our previous two blogs. Here we examine the very important role that intrusion detection and alarm systems play in protecting these vulnerable sites.
Protection starts at the perimeter, so security solutions that can spot and stop intruders at the outside perimeter before they try to inflict damage are especially important.
The various components of intrusion detection systems, such as motion sensors, perimeter alarms, and door/window contacts, are instrumental in safeguarding a facility. Perimeter protection begins at the furthest exterior part of the facility. Fence sensors are ideal and can convert a simple fence into a smart one that can detect intruders before they get inside the perimeter of a site. Fence sensors with ranging capabilities can pinpoint the precise location of the intrusion and can also detect multiple intrusions simultaneously. There are several types of fence sensors – cable, fiber optic, or accelerometer-based – and they’re compatible with most fence types, including chain-link, welded-mesh, expanded metal mesh, and palisade. These sensors can detect and deter attempts to cut, climb, or otherwise breach the perimeter through the fence.
Not to be overlooked is smart perimeter lighting. Properly placed lights are a strong deterrent against intruders; they detect and illuminate them at the fence line while alerting the site’s security system.
Security sensors monitor doors and windows to protect your facility from intruders. We at NextGen can secure doors and windows at your facility– from entryways to interior doors – with trusted perimeter alarm door contact sensors. Smart sensors provide an added layer of protection from intrusion and theft. For off-hours protection, motion sensors are highly effective at entrances and any sensitive areas that are being monitored, as they will sound an alarm when any unexpected motion is detected. In addition, glass break detectors also trigger an alarm to alert monitoring operators of an intrusion. Intrusion detection solutions are an integral part of any facility’s security strategy, as they immediately alert staff and monitoring station operators of any unauthorized access attempts, potential break-ins, or tampering with shipments.
You can count on NextGen’s expertise to implement and integrate the various security systems solutions you need to protect and monitor your facility. Call on to learn more.