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What 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 maybe 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 premises and help identify risks, vulnerabilities and other serious issues like leaks and fires which could end up saving you hundreds of thousands in losses.

CCTV

Some companies choose to have professional CCTV Closed Circuit Television installed on 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.  

Security Solutions for Your Peace of Mind

While the prospect of searching for security patrol firms seems promising, choosing one that suits your needs can be tricky. All Time Security gives you assurance about your property security with our highly trained and dedicated security guards and state-of-the art surveillance services. 

Whether you require concierge security, locking and unlocking systems or security patrol, we can create solutions tailored to you. We are committed to deterring theft, burglary, vandalism and other security threats to your property and assets. Contact one of the UK’s most trusted security providers today to discuss your options.

Secure Your Business In 2022

Most businesses are aware that without suitable security measures in place your business is at risk. The risks involve getting vandalised, sabotaged or burgled. Without proper precautions, your premises is also at risk from flooding and fire. This can have a catastrophic effect on a business and thousands of businesses suffer from these types of losses every year.

So, what can you do to prevent loss?

Here are 5 simple ways to secure your business:

1. Use effective warning signage

The use of signs warning potential criminals and opportunist thieves of the security system in place often goes underrated and deserves a lot more credit than it is given.

Although it seems a little old school, it is super simple and still super effective. “Old is gold!” As they say. It reminds people that buildings are secured with alarms and CCTV, making them think twice before they commit a crime.

2. Ensure lighting is adequate

Most criminals use the cover of night to assist them in committing a crime and getting away undetected. And that is why it is crucial that you have got the area around your premises well lit. Criminals are less likely to act if they suspect that they are in clear sight and may get detected.

Security lights should be installed in areas that are particularly dark.

3. Ensure CCTV cameras are not obstructed, and footage is visible and clear

Many business owners spend the time and money on installing a great, state of the art CCTV system but not all of them maintain their cameras. CCTV cameras should be regularly checked to ensure they are clean and pointing in the right direction without anything obstructing their view.

The recording device should be tested frequently to ensure that footage is being recorded and is clear and light and visibility is good.

The main to consider when securing your premises is to take it seriously. Make sure that you have carried out detailed risk assessments and have ironed out the vulnerabilities. 

Is alarm response security a good choice for your business?

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.      

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.