Though the Crime Survey of England and Wales recently revealed that domestic burglary offences have fallen 71% since 1995, security remains a major concern for homeowners and businesses across the country. Despite Norfolk’s low levels of crime, people in the county are also very concerned about security. If you’re one of them, here are a few ideas for how you can effectively protect your home or your workspace.
CCTV
CCTV is a very popular option for both domestic properties and businesses in the Norfolk area. Not only does it act as a major deterrent, CCTV gives you a much better chance of achieving a conviction if your home or office is subject to a break in.
There is a wide choice of CCTV systems to choose from. Ranging from cameras that will simply monitor your entrances and exits to systems that will record events in every corner of your premises, CCTV systems can be tailored to suit your needs and requirements.
Intruder alarms
If someone does manage to break into your home or office, you need to know about it as quickly as possible. Intruder alarms are the best way of alerting the emergency services, staff members and neighbours to the presence of a burglar. Your alarm can be set up so that it notifies the police when it’s triggered, you can also have the alarm send a notification straight to your phone, ensuring you’re the first to know if someone tries to break into your home or workplace.
Fire alarms
Though keeping burglars out is a major part of home security, you also need to ensure that the risk of fire in your property is kept as low as possible. Not only could a fire put your staff at risk, it will also damage supplies, tools and the building itself. Modern fire alarm systems are incredibly good at detecting smoke and fire. Offering early warning in case of an incident, a good fire alarm is a must for your home or office.
Maintenance
If your security systems are going to offer you maximum protection, they need to be in good working order 24/7. Maintaining your alarms and CCTV system will ensure they can do the job they were built for and that they won’t let you down when you need them the most. If you’re not familiar with these complex systems, it’s a good idea to hire a professional company to carry out the maintenance for you.
To find out more about security systems available in Norfolk, or to arrange for a system of your own.
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