Many businesses across the UK have clocked onto the fact that there are some great security solutions for their business. Not all of them are suited to everyone. This is why security providers such as All Time Security offer a wide variety of effective, efficient and affordable solutions.

All Time Security has the advantage of being on of the very few security providers in the UK that is an SIA approved contractor in Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Key Holding, Close Protection and CCTV Public Surveillance.

This gives ATS a broader understanding of the industry and what solutions fit what business. ATS has dedicated risk assessment officers who are highly skilled in analysing businesses’ security needs and developing a bespoke security plan that suits there business and their budget.

One of the more popular solutions in recent months is Alarm response.

So, what is Alarm response?

Alarm response is a security service whereby a security services provider such as All Time Security provides remote monitoring of alarm activations in a premises and has highly trained rapid response officers on standby.

If an alarm activation occurs, and this is particularly important at night or at any other time that the premises are vacant, the SIA response unit will attend the premises to investigate the activation and take the appropriate actions.

What does this mean for the client?

This means that business owners can rest assured that their business, premises and assets will be kept safe even when they are not around. This means that they will not be disturbed at night or when they are away on holiday. The response team have direct contact with the All Time Security control room and with the emergency services.

So, the response until stop burglaries?

Yes, of course, they stop burglaries but they do so much more. If your premises is being burgled, you will incur huge losses and could potentially lose valuable data and other resources along with it.

But there are other ways that you could incur similar loses.

For example, alarm activations occur in many circumstances:

• Vandalism
• Arson
• Accidental fire
• Water leaks
• Gas leaks

And if you have a business that requires temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms etc, then you could incur losses in terms of products and goods.

The response team will conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the problem is solved before it causes major harm to your premises.      

If you are looking into saving money when securing your premises or even if you are looking to save some money when organising an event, you are in the right place.

All Time Security is a reputable security provider, SIA accredited training centre and is one of the very few companies in the UK that is an SIA approved contractor in 5 different areas: Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Key Holding, Close Protection and CCTV Public Surveillance.

This gives us a great oversight into the security industry and being accredited by ISO 9001 and an approved Safe Contractor means we have a sound understanding of the industry.

Here are a few efficient ways to save money when securing your premises or an event.

Consider getting full-time security guards

Many businesses are reluctant to employ full-time security guards because they can’t see the value in having them. But well-trained security guards are a huge asset to a business and can often save you a lot of money and headache in the long run.

Security guards can potentially save you a lot of money in losses through theft, burglary, vandalism and arson. Also, have employed guards means that staff will get familiar with the guards and vice-versa. This can be great to instil confidence in staff and guests that you take their safety seriously. And the guards will be familiar with company protocols.

Having employed Security guards is usually cheaper than getting agency guards in the long run.

What about Alarm Response?

Alarm response is becoming a very popular security option for many businesses as it is effective, convenient, reliable and affordable.

The great thing about Alarm Response is that if an alarm is activated in the middle of the night, you will not be disturbed unless it is deemed completely necessary. The professionally trained security response guards will take action by attending your premises to investigate the cause for the activation.

The guards are trained to deal with various security issues and can save you a lot of money in losses form fire, burst pipes, vandalism, theft, burglaries, arson and sabotage.

Remote Alarm and CCTV monitoring

Another great way of keeping your premises and assets safe while keeping the costs down is to consider a remote alarm and CCTV response service.

This popular option means that your premises will be monitored 24 hours a day. If activation occurs, guards will take the appropriate action to keep your premises safe and secure.