If your security cameras have been quietly doing their job for years, it’s easy to assume everything is fine. But commercial video surveillance systems don’t age gracefully, technology changes quickly and risks evolve. And what was considered “high quality” five or ten years ago may now leave serious gaps in coverage, clarity, and reliability. Here […]
Most security incidents don’t happen in the middle of a busy workday. They happen late at night, early in the morning, on weekends or during holidays, when buildings are empty and response times are slower. That’s why alarm monitoring plays such a critical role in business continuity. It ensures that when something goes wrong and […]
Every business faces security risks, but not all risks come from the places you might expect. Break-ins and vandalism are concerns, but so are everyday issues like lost keys, employees accessing restricted areas, or visitors moving through your building without proper authorization. That’s why more organizations are relying on modern access control systems. These systems […]
For many Ottawa businesses, video surveillance is something that gets installed once and then slowly forgotten. But as your facility evolves, equipment ages, and security risks become more sophisticated, older systems can quietly erode your security posture and your budget. If your cameras haven’t been updated in years, the real cost isn’t just outdated technology. […]
Why Every Business Should Revisit Its Security Plan Even the most advanced security system can have blind spots. Over time, buildings evolve: new tenants move in, layouts change and technology ages. Without regular updates or professional assessments, these shifts can create vulnerabilities that go unnoticed until it’s too late. Here are five of the most […]
Since 1995, we have been installing and maintaining complex integrated security solutions for a variety of enterprise clients in the national capital region. With a large team of certified electronic security professionals, FCi is well positioned to deliver a cost effective security solution that can be well maintained for many years. In fact, […]
CANASA hosted another successful Security Canada Ottawa event back in May 2018, in our nation’s capital. FCi were pleased to participate with a full booth where we showcased our services to the local industry community. Participating at these events is an opportunity to connect with our supply partners, manufacturers and customers. Networking with industry colleagues […]
Access Control Systems are engineered and implemented to help ensure safe, secure and convenient entry for authorized users to a facility. These systems can also provide a secure audit trail that can aid in investigations. Restricting access to authorized staff, visitors and others can be based on time-of-day schedules specific to each entry point. They […]
The local public safety community welcomed the official launch of Algonquin Colleges’ new Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) program on Monday, January 22, 2018. The official launch was hosted at Algonquin College with a variety of presentations to help share this exciting news. We started the day of the launch with a segment on Ottawa […]
Contributing to your community continues to be a main factor for volunteering. Volunteering with the National Capital Area Crime Stoppers organization has been a privilege for over six years. Serving as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a safer community. Of course, volunteering also offers […]