{"id":459,"date":"2020-04-08T11:52:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T11:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/?p=459"},"modified":"2024-09-04T11:27:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T11:27:12","slug":"importance-of-security-in-times-of-heightened-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltimesecurity.co.uk\/blog\/alarm-response-key-holding\/importance-of-security-in-times-of-heightened-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Security in times of heightened anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Importance of Security in times of heightened anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people think of law and order, they usually assume this is all related to emergency services such as the Police. But there are, especially in times of heightened anxiety, when additional security is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we mean by additional security?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In unprecedented times such as times that the entire world\nis currently experiencing through with the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency\nservices are stretched and under extreme pressure. It is at points like this\nwhere professional security providers who are trained and approved SIA contractors step in and support\nthe emergency services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does \u2018approved SIA contractor\u2019 mean?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The SIA leads the security industry standard and awards\ncertain security providers who qualify to join their scheme and meet the\nhighest industry standards in security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this important?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is crucial as security is at the frontline of\nprotecting people and assets. If the security provider does not meet the\ncorrect standards, they might be incapable of providing adequate levels of\nprotection. This can have a disastrous effect and lead to injury and monetary\nlosses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being an approved contractor means the SIA have conducted vigorous\nchecks and audits on the security provider\u2019s processes, finance, insurance,\nstaff, training and more. This gives clients the reassurance and confidence\nthat they are in competent hands. They will know that they are being protected\nby a team of highly trained and qualified professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More personalised security <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Security services are not just crucial on a large scale;\nthey are also vital on a smaller scale, like protecting and securing small\nbusinesses and even homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a time where people are being forced to self-isolate, businesses\nare left unattended, leaving them open to both professional and opportunities\nthieves and burglars, vandals, arsonists \u2013 along with them being vulnerable to\nleaks, fires and industrial espionage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What professional security providers do <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Professional security providers are great at carrying out risk assessments and then creating a precise and bespoke security plan. After a thorough needs assessment is carried out, they will formulate a bespoke security plan which may include a specific type of security service such as guarding, patrolling, CCTV or a combination of services to ensure your business or home is kept safe.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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