Some key factors to think about when securing your premises

If you own a business, then you know how much work goes into building a strong business and clients. Your services, products and customer service must be outstanding and prices competitive.

The problem is often in losses – as an owner and organiser of your business you are so engrossed in keeping the business making a profit to sustain itself, that you often overlook where you may be losing money or may be at potential risk of losing money.

There are many reasons why you should consider using tried and tested methods of incorporating a good level of security to protect your business, products, assets, guests and staff.

Here are some key things to think about when you’re securing your premises

Is your location a problem area?  

Does the area or surrounding area of your premises have a high crime rate, especially with regards to burglary, vandalism and arson?

If the area in which you operate does have a high crime rate then you might want to consider adding some security measures to help reduce the risk to your business.

What are your options?

After identifying the types of risks, you are facing you must consider the most effective methods to help.

Many companies resort to having Security Guards. And with good reason! Professional SIA trained security guards are highly trained to prevent burglaries, thefts, vandalism and arson. Security guards are vigilant and are good at identifying potential problems.

Security guards are also trained to man reception desks and operate access control systems. This gives you the confidence that only authorised personnel will be permitted entrance to your premises. This also reassures your guests and staff that you take their security seriously.

Security guards are trained to patrol your premise and help identify risks, vulnerabilities and other serious issues like leeks and fires which could end up saving you hundreds of thousands in losses.

CCTV

Some companies choose to have professional CCTV Close Circuit Television installed in their premises. This is a fantastic visual deterrent as would be thieves, vandals and arsonists, will think twice about attacking a building that has CCTV installed.

Having CCTV installed means that perpetrators are more likely to be identified and apprehended. CCTV footage is also a solid form of evidence for the prosecution in court.

Most professional businesses choose to incorporate a combination of Security Guards and CCTV giving you a varied and robust form of security.          

Personal Protection

If you are looking for a professional Close Protection Service then contact All Time Security today and see how we can help you get protected.

There are many occasions where people require a more personalised security service. This is usually for when VIP’s will be attending an event or are required to make a public appearance.

What is the difference between personal protection and a normal security service?

Event organisers have understood that to have a smooth running event where staff and guests are kept safe and secure, they need to have a reliable security service in place. This is usually achieved by instructing a professional security provide to deploy a professional security team to secure your function or event.

When your event has large crowds of people, the security team is trained and skilled in managing the crowd and keeping things in order.

Personalised security is designed for when you have VIP’s who will require a bespoke security service. This means having a highly trained personal protection security person or team of people who will ensure the safety and security of the VIP or VIP’s.

Why is this important?

This is important because high profile clients can sometimes be the target of attacks. The personal protection will be mean that the VIP will be constantly watched by a professional security guard. The VIP and the people around them will be monitored to ensure they are safe and away from harm’s way.

Close protection security also instils confidence in the VIP that they will be kept safe and can enjoy their time at the event without having the added stress from attacks or hassle from the paparazzi.

Close protection guards stay close by to the VIP and ensure that unless permitted, people are kept at a safe distance. This gives them the peace of mind that they are not alone and feel protected.

Close protection also provide a visual deterrent for people who might want to attack the VIP. This means that VIP’s are less likely to get attacked or suffer any type of abuse from other guests.

Close protection guards are also instructed and aware of venues, routes and exits. In case of emergencies, close protection security will keep their attention on the VIP and ensure that they are taken to safety. The close protection security guard or team will ensure that the VIP or VIP’s are their only priority. And due the concentrated level of security, the VIPs will get a great close protection service.