During the holiday season, many businesses reduce their operating hours or close entirely to give staff a well-deserved break. Unfortunately, this is also the time when burglaries, vandalism, and property crimes tend to increase. Empty buildings, dark storefronts, and limited staff presence can signal an easy opportunity for criminals.
At Engineered Alarm Solutions Inc., we help businesses and homeowners across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area protect what matters most. Whether you’re closing for the holidays, traveling out of town, or managing multiple locations, the right security system in Toronto ensures peace of mind while you’re away.
Below are proven, effective ways to strengthen your business security system during the holidays.
When your business is vacant, remote security cameras become one of your most valuable security tools. Modern surveillance systems provide live video feeds and instant alerts directly to your smartphone or tablet. This allows you to monitor activity in real time, no matter where you are.
For example, if motion is detected near your loading dock at 2 a.m., you can instantly check live footage to determine whether it’s a delivery, a trespasser, or suspicious activity. Investing in professional security cameras in Toronto with remote access ensures you’re never truly disconnected from your property.
Security cameras are powerful, but they work best when combined with a professionally monitored alarm system. 24/7 alarm monitoring provides constant oversight of your business, day and night.
Engineered Alarm Solutions partners with LANVAC to deliver reliable alarm monitoring services. If an alarm is triggered during the holidays—when you may be unreachable or asleep—trained professionals verify the threat and coordinate the appropriate response, including police or private security dispatch.
In select areas across the Greater Toronto Area, we offer security guard response for added protection. When an alarm is triggered, a trained security guard can arrive on-site in six minutes or less.
This physical presence is a strong deterrent. For instance, a triggered alarm at a retail store late at night can result in a guard arriving before criminals have time to cause damage or theft—especially valuable during holidays when emergency services may experience delays.
Security window films are a discreet yet highly effective way to protect your business. Applied directly to glass windows and doors, it holds shattered glass together and prevents quick smash-and-grab break-ins.
For example, even if an intruder attempts to break a storefront window, the security film can delay entry long enough for alarms to activate and security response to arrive. It’s an affordable enhancement that works seamlessly with your existing alarm and camera system.
Building automation adds intelligence to your security strategy. These systems allow you to remotely control lighting, climate, and door locks.
You can schedule lights to turn on in the evening or adjust temperatures remotely, creating the appearance that your business is occupied. This is particularly effective for deterring criminals who look for signs of vacancy. Building automation is an increasingly popular solution for business owners who travel during the holidays or manage multiple locations.
Basic video doorbells can sometimes signal that no one is on-site. A professional-grade intercom system provides greater control and discretion.
With a business intercom system, you can answer calls from your phone and communicate with visitors or delivery personnel as if you were present. For example, you can instruct a courier where to leave a package or deny entry to unknown visitors—helping maintain security without revealing that the building is vacant.
The holidays should be a time to relax—not worry about your business security. By combining security cameras, alarm monitoring, guard response, security film, building automation, and intercom systems, you create a layered security solution that protects your property around the clock.
Contact Engineered Alarm Solutions Inc. to learn how we can customize a holiday security system for your business in Toronto and the GTA.
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