Technology

Technology that supports people, not replaces them

Equipment is useful when it solves a defined problem and when trained people know how to use it. Here is how each technology fits into an integrated security plan.

CCTV & video surveillance

Problem it addresses
Blind spots and no visual record of incidents.
Principal capabilities
Fixed and PTZ cameras, recording, remote viewing, night capability where specified.
With physical security
Officers and CCTV controllers use live views and recordings to verify and report events.
CCTV & Electronic Security

Access control

Problem it addresses
Uncontrolled movement through premises.
Principal capabilities
Card, PIN and biometric readers; permissions; entry logs.
With physical security
Front-office officers verify visitors; logs support investigation and access reviews.
Access Control Systems

Intrusion detection & alarms

Problem it addresses
Intrusion outside guarded hours.
Principal capabilities
Detectors, sirens, smoke detection and fire equipment.
With physical security
Agreed response procedures bring officers or key-holders to verify alarms.
Alarm Systems & Response

Visitor management

Problem it addresses
Unknown people inside the premises.
Principal capabilities
Registration, passes, host notification and escorts.
With physical security
Run by front-office officers using your visitor policy, on paper or system.
Manned Guarding

Perimeter security

Problem it addresses
Breach of fences and boundaries before people reach buildings.
Principal capabilities
Perimeter protection, fencing review and detection; cameras on boundaries.
With physical security
Patrol officers and dogs respond to and verify perimeter alerts.
Security Risk Assessment & Consultancy

Security lighting

Problem it addresses
Dark areas that defeat cameras and hide activity.
Principal capabilities
Lighting review and recommendations alongside camera positions.
With physical security
Officers patrol unlit zones and report lighting faults.
Security Risk Assessment & Consultancy

Incident reporting

Problem it addresses
Events that are not recorded or escalated.
Principal capabilities
Occurrence books and written reports; digital formats where specified.
With physical security
Supervisors review reports and brief the client at agreed intervals.
Manned Guarding

Electronic patrol verification

Problem it addresses
Patrols that cannot be proved.
Principal capabilities
Digital lock tracking and checkpoint verification, where specified for a project.
With physical security
Supervisors review patrol records against the agreed schedule.
Specialist Security Services

From selection to support

How a technology project runs

  1. 1

    Survey

    Walk the site, define what each device must achieve.

  2. 2

    Specify

    Recommend equipment and integration with guarding.

  3. 3

    Install

    Install and configure to the approved design.

  4. 4

    Train

    Train your authorised staff and our officers.

  5. 5

    Support

    Maintain, test and review.

Integrated by design

A camera that nobody watches, a door reader with no visitor procedure, an alarm with no response plan: each is a gap. We design the technology, the procedure and the people together.

Build your security solution
Perimeter fencing with security cameras mounted on a pole

Prevention and Protection

Your people. Your property. Your peace of mind.

Every environment has different security requirements. Let us help you identify the right approach for your organisation.