A story in the New York Post highlights how a properly designed, high-quality video surveillance system can be indispensable in solving crimes.
According to the Post, police charged two Diamond District wholesalers with insurance fraud and other crimes for staging a fake $4 million jewel robbery at a firm located in 2 West 46th Street in 2008. According to the article:
“Law enforcement sources said enhanced video surveillance footage showed the owners stealing the jewelry prior to the fake heist.”
The property owners of 2 West 46th Street use a DGA video surveillance system.
Contact DGA today for information on how a DGA video surveillance system can protect your building.
 Today, the New York Daily News highlighted Michael Bolla and Michael Daniel’s beautifully restored townhouse, 436 West 20th Street. The article notes, “Already, four of the five homes have rented, three to celebrities. A rock star, actress, lawyer/banker couple and relative of a prime minister have leased the floor-through homes…”
Given the high-profile residents, security is a major concern. According to the article, “Thieves and paparazzi should know that the place is secure. The windows are bulletproof, the apartments are equipped with panic buttons, and on-call armed guards wait just 10 minutes away.” Hop over to the property’s website and you’ll see that Bolla and Daniels have entrusted the building’s security to DGA.
Security Systems News posted today on DGA joining the ranks of the UL 2050 elite.
 On January 4, 2010, an Alabama jewelry store’s video surveillance system caught a thief walking over to an open showcase and grabbing watches totaling $27,000 as a distracted store employee had momentarily stepped away while assisting a customer, according to a report by the Jewelers Security Alliance.
Jewelry store employees are occasionally lax about locking cases that use old-fashioned mechanical locks because it can be cumbersome to search for the right key for each case. DGA’s GemControl allows employees to effortlessly swipe an electronic fob near a sensor to open the case. GemControl is easily configured to specify which cases employees can access, and when, while logging every access attempt.
JSA president, John Kennedy, issued this reminder, “Showcases must be kept locked unless a sales associate is actually putting in or taking out merchandise.”
 DGA Security Systems recently obtained the UL 2050 certification, which accredits us to install, maintain and monitor security systems for US Department of Defense facilities and other government facilities that house classified materials, personnel and military equipment. DGA is now one of only a handful of monitoring centers to receive this designation.
As an article in Security Systems News states, “UL certifies only those that have highly trained employees, are effectively staffed, provide extensive training, have appropriate backup procedures in place and follow UL-specific processes. The UL 2050 is a standard that describes the monitoring, signal processing, investigation, servicing and operation of alarm systems for which a national industrial security system certificate has been issued by UL.”
 As seen in the NY Times, New York City’s storefront security gates have been the “unnoticed wallpaper of New York at night.” While the gates are often defaced by graffiti, they have served to protect the valuables that hide behind their metal shield. However, last week, the City Council passed legislation limiting, and in some cases, banning their use.
The bill, which passed unanimously, applies to almost every storefront business and is intended to deter graffiti, to beautify neighborhoods and to help law enforcement and firefighters see inside stores when needed. Businesses with existing gates will have until July 1, 2026 to install new gates that conform to the law. Acceptable gates will allow at least 70 percent of the area they cover to be visible. Any gates installed after July 1, 2011, must comply with the new requirements. Read the full article here.
 With the price of gold at an all time high, jewelry store owners and pawnbrokers who offer quick cash for gold have seen a recent influx in the number of customers selling old jewelry and coins for some extra holiday cash.
The holiday rush is always a hectic time for business owners, but an increase in customers looking to sell rather than buy (a new phenomenon), is an important reason to monitor your business extra carefully this season.
Protecting your valuables and the valuables of your customers makes your business more secure.
Security Systems News just released an article on DGA’s recent achievements including our 40th anniversary and move to our new headquarters building.
 Year after year, bargain-hungry shoppers awake in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving to brave the crowded malls to receive some of the lowest prices of the season. The combination of cash-strapped consumers with recession-friendly pricing can present challenges for store owners, who know that safety is top priority.
A walletpop.com article shows how safety-conscious retailers like Best Buy are getting ready for 2009’s Black Friday. “Best Buy stages trial runs at most stores the Sunday before Thanksgiving, to help store managers make last-minute changes to traffic-flow and safety.” Read the entire article here.
In addition to practicing safety drills with employees, it is important to notify your security company of your change in holiday hours, so that they can continue to keep your business more secure.
 DGA is currently seeking outside sales consultants for our Manhattan territory and entry-level sales consultants for our sales development program. DGA’s commitment to providing top-tier benefits and fostering a dynamic, progressive corporate culture has allowed us to build a talented and stable team. These positions are based out of our headquarters near Columbus Circle. For more information click here to reach the careers page of our website.
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