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 with agreed industry standards to properly identify your exact requirements. They will also know which products are reliable when sourcing your security equipment, not just opting for the cheapest hardware. Failure to do all of this may result in under or over specification.
3.Make sure that si attenga alle tue esigenze assicuratori:
La tua compagnia di assicurazione richiederà di avere un sistema che sia adeguato allo scopo e, di norma specificare il tipo di sistema richieste come condizione di copertura. Non dovresti soddisfare pienamente le vostre esigenze assicuratori, esso può determinare una riduzione o addirittura la perdita del pagamento di assicurazione a seguito di un incidente.
Un terzo-installer parte certificata, approvato dal NSI, si atterranno alle esigenze della vostra compagnia di assicurazione, assicurando che si attenga alle loro prescrizioni.
Quindi, come si fa a trovare un terzo programma di installazione di terze parti che vi garantirà la pace della mente e della tutela che si richiede?
Basta scegliere un programma di installazione che è di terze parti certificate. NSI è un'organizzazione indipendente, senza fini di lucro che il corpo approvazioni ispeziona le imprese che forniscono a circuito chiuso e sistemi di allarme antintrusione. L'INS è stato creato nel 1971 per affrontare con attrezzature di bassa qualità e gli installatori cowboy. Società con l'approvazione INS devono dimostrare la propria competenza su base continuativa. Essi non possono essere sempre i più economici, ma sono sempre i migliori.
Seguite questi semplici passi e si può quindi essere certi che il vostro sistema sarà di altissimo livello e soddisfa i requisiti di polizia e compagnie di assicurazione.
Per saperne di più su NSI,
www.nsi.org.uk visita o chiamate il numero 0845 006 3003.
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