Protect your Business with a Security Alarm
Are intruder alarms really effective?
Bristol suffers over seven thousand burglaries each year. Protect your business property by reviewing your current security measures.
- Government reports show that 84% of burglars are put off by alarms and 82% would be deterred by CCTV equipment
- The installation of alarms on some estates in Safe and Secure Homes Schemes have reduced break ins by 80% and lead to an increase in reported feelings of safety by residents (BBC report)
Think like a burglar!
Go outside and look at your property carefully. How would you break in? Are there accessible windows, windows with no locks or an unlocked shed full of useful tools? Burglars dislike gravel as it is too noisy. How visible is the exterior burglar alarm box? Is there a second alarm box at the back of the property?
Intruder alarms in Bristol help deter thieves
Police authorities in Bristol work with reformed criminals who report that it is much less risky to target a property without an alarm than one with. Finding unalarmed premises is seemingly easy.
Installing a burglar alarm is not just a deterrent to thieves, it provides a warning to you, the police and neighbors in the unfortunate event of an actual break-in.
How do I choose a the right Burglar alarms
Alarms can be audible only, monitored or DIY.
- DIY alarms are not recommended and do not usually result in a police response as they are often unreliable and cause too many false alarms.
- Many alarm companies offer audible only alarms however, police and fire authorities will normally only respond to these alarms if there is a reliable report of a burglary taking place.
- Monitored alarms are particularly useful for isolated properties. They are usually monitored via an ARC which filters out false alarms and then informs the police. Police respond to monitored alarms automatically.
Take care of your Staff
Getting the correct burglar alarm depends on finding one that that is right for each household. Some specialist Bristol alarm installation companies offer a free security survey and will help you identify the right alarm system for your business. This personalised survey will show you exactly what needs to be done to offer an effective deterrent to intruders and protection. Using an NSI approved company is recommended by law enforcement services and insurance companies.
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