EAS Systems General Information

Electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems are used for inventory control and to prevent theft and similar unauthorized removal of articles from a controlled area.  Electronic article surveillance systems allow the identification of a hard tag or soft label within a given detection area.  EAS systems have many uses, but most often they are used as security systems for preventing shoplifting in stores or removal of property in office buildings.  EAS systems come in many different forms and make use of a number of different technologies.  The two most popular technologies on the market are Radio-Frequency and Acousto-Magnetic systems, which are both included in American Security's unique product range.