Your business is likely to be one of the most important things in your life, so it is only natural that you will want to protect. There are a number of measures that you can take to stay safe while everyone is working during the day, but it can be come a different matter when night falls.

So, what can you do keep your business safe at night?

CCTV

It is believed that we are one of the most watched nations on earth thanks to the huge number of CCTV cameras in the UK, but there is a good reason for this. Not only can your CCTV catch the perpetrators in the act, but it can also help to identify them so that they can receive adequate punishment from the authorities and any stolen goods might be able to be retrieved. It also acts as a deterrent, as thieves who know they might be caught on camera are more likely to pick on an easier target.

Lighting

Lighting might seem simple, but it can actually provide a really effective deterrent. Thieves and vandals all prefer dark corners, so use your lighting to eliminate these. Once there is nowhere to hide, criminals are far less likely to target your property, as the chances of them being seen have been vastly increased.

You can avoid leaving the lights on all night by installing motion sensors, ensuring that the lights only spring into action when someone approaches. Alternatively, you can use energy saving bulbs to provide constant illumination whilst minimising the hit on your carbon footprint and your energy bills.

Gates

Lucinda Thorpe, Business Development Executive at Newgate, shared her insight, “One of the best ways to keep your property secure is to stop people getting into it in the first place. This can be done by installing electric gates that offer huge levels of security when it comes to keeping people out.

These can be fitted with access control systems to make it even easier to control exactly who comes and goes. These systems can use number sequences as pass codes, shape drawing, unique thumb prints or even facial recognition to make sure that only the right people enter your premises.”

Alarms

Putting an alarm on your property is now essential. Not only will it help to make criminals think twice, it is also the fastest way of alerting both you and the police that a crime is being committed. An alarm system is now no longer just a ringing bell, as alerts can be sent to yourself, a security guard and directly to the police, ensuring that there is someone on site quickly who can catch them in the act.

Security guards

Having a physical presence on site can be a good way to keep an eye on things. Whether they are there to patrol the property or react when a light or alarm is triggered, they give you the confidence that there is somebody there who can react quickly should anything happen. They can have links to all of your security systems to allow them to keep a complete and constant view of the premises, deal with incidents and direct the police should they need to be called.

Protecting your property is essential, especially when it comes to your business. There is now more and more technology that can be easily installed into your business that can help to keep criminals away or catch them should they try to break in. These methods are the greatest way to give you and your staff the greatest peace of mind that all will be well when you pack up and leave for the night.