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We live in a completely different world — one that demands modern solutions to stay ahead of today’s evolving security threats. In just a year or two, the risks facing every business and facility have multiplied, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Consider the following examples:
Any one of these can disrupt operations, cause major financial loss, harm your reputation, or even shut you down.
At Guardian Integrated Security, our experts have been passionate about protection for over three decades — and it shows. Moreover, we offer modern solutions that leverage advanced technology to address nearly every security challenge businesses face today. Most importantly, we do it better than anyone else — delivering smarter, more efficient, and affordable options for every budget.
Your security, your team’s safety, and your business truly matter to us — that’s where our modern solutions come in. Over the years, we’ve helped organizations of all sizes overcome security challenges using proven, modern solutions.
In fact, we’ve seen nearly every situation imaginable and developed strategies that work. That’s why we’re offering you a free threat assessment — no strings attached, and no obligation on your part. Please continue to read and see what the free threat assessment can do for you.
Global Director of Operations
By Michelle LaFontaine, Executive Admin
At Guardian Integrated Security, we know every business faces unique vulnerabilities and requires tailored protection. That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all service — we believe in delivering modern solutions that truly work. To begin, we provide a free on-site Security Threat Assessment conducted by an expert from our team.
With decades of experience, our Security Specialists use their expertise to thoroughly assess your property’s unique security needs. Once on-site, they will consider a plethora of variables that all have a significant impact on security, such as:
All these factors, combined with years of field experience, give our Security Specialists deep insight into your security needs. They use this expertise to create a customized security plan designed specifically to protect your property effectively.
Some security companies offer a handful of security solutions such as CCTV cameras, traditional guard service, etc. Here is the problem with that method: Effective security cannot be a one-size-fits-all solution. Like car insurance, creating the right plan requires considering factors like coverage needs, history, drivers, and other details.
At Guardian Integrated Security, we believe proper protection starts with a thorough assessment of each client’s property and personnel needs. This should always be the first step in any new initiative to secure your property. Because your team’s safety and facility security matter most, we’re offering a free, no-obligation security assessment. It’s our way of showing commitment to your protection — with no pressure, just expert guidance tailored to your needs.
To receive a free, on-site security threat assessment with one of our Specialists today, call us at (800) 400-3167
Workers’ compensation fraud occurs in every U.S. state, though the true scale remains difficult to determine. Much of it goes unnoticed, with many perpetrators still undetected, uncaught, and uninvestigated. The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates $30 billion in U.S. fraud annually, including $1–$3 billion each year in California.
In California, workers claiming on-the-job injuries aren’t required to prove fault to receive benefits under workers’ compensation insurance. This is called a “no-fault system”. Some fraudulent claims are simple, involving just one employee attempting to scam the system with a false injury report. Others are complex schemes involving multiple people, including doctors and lawyers, using fabricated injuries and false documentation for payouts.
Employers can deter employees from temptation to commit workers’ compensation fraud by ensuring monitored and recorded security services are installed. Having such a system in place also protects the company against vandalism, theft, and trespassing, and allows for the presentation of video and audio surveillance evidence when necessary.
Closed-circuit television, or CCTV, has become commonplace in our streets, stores, businesses, and houses. It provides law enforcement with the ability to track the movements of persons of interest, and provides employers and homeowners with security and peace of mind. We think of these systems as very modern (in both design and capabilities), but you might be surprised to learn that the earliest use of CCTV on record was almost 80 years ago!
German engineer Walter Bruch developed a CCTV system in 1942 to live-monitor the country’s V-2 rockets, which were long-range guided ballistic missiles. Seven years later, CCTV technology entered the commercial market, prompting American government contractor Vericon to join the industry. Although the movie industry had already begun recording visuals on cellulose film, early closed-circuit TV setups only offered live monitoring. The high costs and bulky recording equipment likely prevented users from preserving CCTV footage in the 1940s — but another innovation soon changed that.
In rare cases, CCTV systems incorporated reel-to-reel setups to record and preserve footage. Machine operators manually threaded heavy magnetic tapes through the recording device and onto an empty reel, which captured the footage. However, the process proved expensive, inconsistent, and complicated. That likely explains why this method remained uncommon for CCTV recording.
During the 1970s, video cassette recorders (VCRs) transformed CCTV recording. The smaller tapes and user-friendly design made VCRs a popular choice. Now, operators no longer needed to sit in front of monitors for hours. Once installed and set up, these systems ran with minimal operator input — just swapping tapes, overwriting old footage, or fixing occasional jams. VCRs marked a huge leap forward for CCTV systems. The main downside became storage space, especially when long-term footage preservation was required.
Managing multiple cameras on one monitor posed the next challenge — until the 1990s introduced multiplexing. This innovation allowed several camera feeds to display on a single screen and record simultaneously. With multiplexing, one monitor could now display multiple camera views, simplifying operations and cutting equipment costs.
Just as DVRs replaced home VCRs, they also modernized CCTV systems. Digital recording streamlined operations and made systems easier to learn. Multiplexing remained, thanks to its essential role in system efficiency. Storing footage digitally eliminated the need for separate tape storage rooms, another huge benefit.
Today, many systems use NVRs (network video recorders). These recorders encode and process video, then stream it to the NVR, where footage can be stored or viewed remotely. For businesses with multiple sites — including departments, satellite offices, and construction projects — NVRs deliver high-quality remote access across locations, whether on a private network or over the internet.
CCTV technology now surrounds us, serving critical roles for many organizations and industries. Next month, we’ll explore how law enforcement adopted and evolved its use of CCTV over time.
Closed-circuit television, or CCTV, has become commonplace in our streets, stores, businesses, and houses. It provides law enforcement with the ability to track the movements of persons of interest, and provides employers and homeowners with security and peace of mind. We think of these systems as very modern (in both design and capabilities), but you might be surprised to learn that the earliest use of CCTV on record was almost 80 years ago!
German engineer Walter Bruch developed a CCTV system in 1942 to live-monitor the country’s V-2 rockets, which were long-range guided ballistic missiles. Seven years later, CCTV technology entered the commercial market, prompting American government contractor Vericon to join the industry. Although the movie industry had already begun recording visuals on cellulose film, early closed-circuit TV setups only offered live monitoring. The high costs and bulky recording equipment likely prevented users from preserving CCTV footage in the 1940s — but another innovation soon changed that.
In rare cases, CCTV systems incorporated reel-to-reel setups to record and preserve footage. Machine operators manually threaded heavy magnetic tapes through the recording device and onto an empty reel, which captured the footage. However, the process proved expensive, inconsistent, and complicated. That likely explains why this method remained uncommon for CCTV recording.
During the 1970s, video cassette recorders (VCRs) transformed CCTV recording. The smaller tapes and user-friendly design made VCRs a popular choice. Now, operators no longer needed to sit in front of monitors for hours. Once installed and set up, these systems ran with minimal operator input — just swapping tapes, overwriting old footage, or fixing occasional jams. VCRs marked a huge leap forward for CCTV systems. The main downside became storage space, especially when long-term footage preservation was required.
Managing multiple cameras on one monitor posed the next challenge — until the 1990s introduced multiplexing. This innovation allowed several camera feeds to display on a single screen and record simultaneously. With multiplexing, one monitor could now display multiple camera views, simplifying operations and cutting equipment costs.
Just as DVRs replaced home VCRs, they also modernized CCTV systems. Digital recording streamlined operations and made systems easier to learn. Multiplexing remained, thanks to its essential role in system efficiency. Storing footage digitally eliminated the need for separate tape storage rooms, another huge benefit.
Today, many systems use NVRs (network video recorders). These recorders encode and process video, then stream it to the NVR, where footage can be stored or viewed remotely. For businesses with multiple sites — including departments, satellite offices, and construction projects — NVRs deliver high-quality remote access across locations, whether on a private network or over the internet.
CCTV technology now surrounds us, serving critical roles for many organizations and industries. Next month, we’ll explore how law enforcement adopted and evolved its use of CCTV over time.