Preventing Weather-Triggered False Alarms This Winter
As winter weather settles in, dealerships and fleet companies face new challenges, not only in operations but also in maintaining security. Snowstorms, icy winds, and extreme cold can lead to a surge in false alarms, especially if your current security system relies solely on motion detection. These false alarms can be disruptive, expensive, and a drain on local police resources. However, with the right approach, you can significantly reduce these incidents.
Why False Alarms Happen in Winter
Winter weather conditions such as snow and ice can confuse traditional security systems. Motion detection can be triggered by blowing snow, or wind pushing branches and debris into the view of cameras. If your security system lacks advanced verification, these non-threatening events can result in unnecessary police dispatches, leading to costly fines and wasted resources.
Advanced Analytics and Real-Time Verification
The key to avoiding these costly false alarms lies in using systems equipped with advanced analytics and real-time verification. Advanced technology, like Human Detection Technology, has the capability to differentiate between weather conditions and actual threats, ensuring that alarms are only triggered by genuine security events. With real-time verification, security professionals can assess each alarm before dispatching police, ensuring that a live crime is in progress.
What to Do:
- Evaluate Your Current Security System: Does it include advanced video analytics that can distinguish between snow, wind, and real security threats? Systems without this capability are prone to false alarms, especially in harsh winter conditions.
- Choose a Provider with Real-Time Alarm Verification: Your security provider should verify alarms in real time, ensuring that police or security are only dispatched when there is clear evidence of criminal activity. This approach not only prevents unnecessary dispatches but also saves you from costly false alarm fines.
- Look for a Local Command Center: Working with a security provider that operates a local command center familiar with your region's specific weather conditions can make all the difference. For example, Radius Security’s command center, located in Alberta, understands the challenges of local weather patterns and can collaborate more effectively with first responders in your area.
Stay Protected This Winter
Winter weather doesn’t have to be a security headache. With the right technology and a provider that understands how to minimize false alarms, you can keep your dealership or fleet company secure all season long—without the stress of costly fines or wasted resources.
