Why traditional alarms are no longer enough in Geneva

Geneva is one of the Swiss cities where the security of property and people is a constant concern. Yet many properties and businesses still rely on alarm systems that only record what happened: the theft is already under way — sometimes over — when the siren goes off.

The problem with the traditional alarm

A traditional alarm raises an alert after the intrusion. The police often arrive after the burglars have left. Repeated false alarms — animals, branches, passers-by — eventually desensitise neighbours and emergency services.

• Late alert: the damage is already done.
• Frequent false positives: credibility weakened.
• No voice challenge: the burglar acts undisturbed.
• Limited vision: nobody knows what is happening on site.

Active cyber-surveillance: acting before the intrusion

The Cyber Guardian from First Sécurité & Prévention does more than film. It analyses behaviour outside your property in real time, spots hostile intent and intervenes before the door is forced. Operators at the monitoring centre speak directly to the intruder: “You are in a private zone, the police have been alerted.” Most of the time, that is enough to make them flee.

The goal is not to record a burglary, but to prevent it from happening.

For homes, shops and businesses in Geneva and across the canton, this approach drastically reduces the risk of damage and intrusion. It also delivers a peace of mind that a simple siren never will.