If you want to protect your business from burglary, vandalism, and other types of crime, installing a monitored commercial alarm system is one of the most reliable ways to do so.
Much more sophisticated and effective than ordinary burglar alarms, a monitored system will not only sound auditory alarms, but also send alert local police authorities to attend the scene of the break-in. When used in combination with a CCTV surveillance system, monitored alarms can be a near-foolproof method of deterring crime and identifying criminals.
When choosing an alarm system for your office or retail premises, it’s a good idea to compare offers three or four different providers, taking into consideration price, features, response time, and technical support. If possible, you should try and find a provider that offers free installation or, at the very least, installation assistance.
Before making a final decision, or signing a service contract, it’s also a good idea to ask your provider of choice for a few references from satisfied customers. Get these people on the phone for a quick conversation about their experience with the alarm vendor, including functionality and customer support. Also be sure to ask them if there were any unexpected surprises after signing up.
Civil Forfeiture and the Standard of Proof
Unlike criminal proceedings, where an accused person must be presumed innocent until proven guilty and only punished once their guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, civil forfeiture proceedings operate on the balance of probabilities, meaning that the state must merely demonstrate that an individual has probably done something illegal in order to obtain forfeiture of their property.
The Right to Counsel in Canada
Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms preserves the right of a detained individual to contact counsel immediately upon arrest or detention, and simultaneously imposes a duty upon police to immediately inform individuals that they have this right.
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Canada
Section 11(b) of the Charter protects Canadians’ right to a speedy trial, stating that “any person charged with an offence has the right… to be tried within a reasonable time.”
