Many businesses protect their premises by audible alarms and CCTV. With an alarm response service, these alarms are able to remotely alert security officers to a potential break-in, allowing them to act quickly to prevent potential costly damage to your business.

Below we highlight three top tips on how to make the most of your alarm response service.

Visible signs will warn potential intruders that an alarm system is in place, and this can act as an initial deterrent.

Clear and cleverly placed signage along your perimeters and on the outside of your buildings will alert everyone to the fact you've invested in security personnel. This acts as a brilliant deterrent, especially if people research the security company and see what an excellent reputation they have.

We've worked hard to build a respected reputation, showing our SIA licensed security guards as highly effective, and professional individuals. Having a reputation like that should further deter potential criminals.

Audible alarms can scare off potential intruders when triggered, preventing further damage and theft.

Test your alarms regularly to ensure that they are working. Clear trees and bushes if they’re blocking the alarm as this could muffle the sound – making it less effective. The positioning of your alarm if important too… if you can, try to position it in a way that can be heard across the premises. Not only is this an excellent deterrent, but it can increase the safety of anyone on-site at the time to be extra vigilant that criminals are present.

Many alarm systems have key features such as text messaging alerts and CCTV links, allowing you to act quickly to a potential break-in and get on site.

Almost all break-ins at commercial premises occur outside of traditional hours. Therefore, we offer an alarm response service that involves deploying an SIA licensed security guard in a highly visible and branded vehicle to your premises should an alarm be triggered. We can go to any site or location, confront and remove any unauthorised person(s), report criminal damage and theft, and contact the police to report the incident – no matter what time of day or night.

This keeps you out of harm's way whilst quickly, efficiently, and professionally dealing with the problem. This means you have a third party to rely on to keep your business safe and minimise the risk of costly damage.

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Alternatively, if you’re looking for quality security at your business, we look forward to discussing your specific security requirements and timescales and finding a solution that enables you to operate securely and productively!