Protecting Your Assets Keeping Your Premises Secure!
There is no escaping the fact that retail premises such as footwear stores are, undoubtedly attractive to the criminally inclined, writes the National Security Inspectorate
National Security Inspectorates Marketing Manager, Julian Stanton.
Whether you are a large department store, cornershop or footwear store, all face the daily threat from shoplifters, intruders and even light-fingered staff and all require an appropriate
securitysecurity solution to address this growing problem.
Here are a few simple steps to help you choose the right solution to protect your business, as well as adhere to the requirements of your insurance company.
1.Identify your requirements:
It is vital to carefully identify your security needs and get these correct in the first instance. It is worth seeking independent advice from your local Police crime prevention officer, insurer, or if you are a larger retailer it might be worthwhile employing a security consultant if you do not have internal security expertise.
Electronic security systems are essential for all retail premises and should include an intruder alarm system (normally a requirement for insurance cover) and probably CCTV both internally and externally. A good installer will carry out a full risk assessment prior to installation, in line with agreed industry standards, confirming your exact requirements. They will be able to recommend the grade of system, design and installation to give the appropriate level of protection against the identified risks.
2.Identify what you require from your security systems:
Intruder Alarms For most premises, it is essential to receive an urgent police response to an alarm activation, this requires a monitored system installed by an inspectorate-approved installer, such as those approved by the National Security Inspectorate
National Security Inspectorate (NSI). Your insurance company will also have an interest in a high-quality, fit-for-purpose alarm and will normally specify the type of system necessary. Alarms that operate sounders are normally only acceptable in the lowest risk environment as they will not achieve Police attendance other than through a 999 call from a member of the public.
Fit-for-purpose is the critical measure for choosing electronic security solutions. A good installer will be able to recommend and install a system to limit the chance of false activations. The Police will stop responding to monitored alarms with persistent false activations (other than 999 calls) and you or your staff will get fed-up with those middle of the night calls to sort the problem out, which could put them and your business at risk.
CCTV A growing security solution, CCTV is particularly beneficial to retailers. It can deter crime and provides evidence, which may help in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. Owners of CCTV systems must comply with the 1998 Data Protection Act and a good installer will be able to ensure that the set-up of the surveillance cameras are compliant with this. It is important that CCTV is installed correctly, allowing adequate light for the cameras to record images, ensuring that vulnerable areas are covered and that images are of high quality so that they are not rendered useless.
Before a system is installed, a good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line con las normas acordadas por la industria para identificar adecuadamente a sus necesidades. También sabemos que los productos son fiables Al adquirir los equipos de seguridad, no sólo de optar por la más barata de hardware. La falta de hacer todo esto puede resultar en menores o mayores de especificación.
3.Hacer seguro de que usted cumpla con sus necesidades aseguradoras:
Su compañía de seguros requieren que usted tenga un sistema que es apto para el fin y normalmente se especificará el tipo de sistema requiere, como condición de la cobertura. ¿No debería cumplir plenamente con sus necesidades aseguradoras, que puede dar lugar a reducción o incluso la pérdida del pago de seguros a raíz de un incidente.
Una tercera parte del instalador de certificados y aprobados por el INE, se apegará a las necesidades de su compañía de seguros, garantizando que cumpla con sus estipulaciones.
Así que, ¿cómo encontrar una tercera parte de instalación que le garantiza la tranquilidad y la protección que necesita?
Sólo tiene que elegir un instalador que es la tercera parte certificada. INE es una organización independiente, sin fines de lucro aprobaciones organismo que inspecciona empresas prestadoras de CCTV y sistemas de alarma de intrusión. El INE fue creado en 1971 para hacer frente a los equipos de baja calidad y los instaladores de vaquero. Las empresas con la aprobación del INE debe demostrar su competencia sobre una base continua. Que no siempre puede ser el más barato, pero son siempre los mejores.
Siga estos sencillos pasos y, a continuación, puede estar seguro de que su sistema será el más alto nivel y cumple con los requisitos de la Policía y las compañías de seguros.
Para saber más acerca de INE,
www.nsi.org.uk visite o llame al 0845 006 3003.
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