With the longer nights and shorter days reliable security systems are more important than ever. Ensuring that the intruder alarm, security cameras and lights are all functioning properly will mean you are protected.
Additionally, as we are approaching Christmas, you may have more high value items at home, while shops and other businesses will have increased stock to cater for the festive season. Unfortunately, therefore it can be a lucrative time of year for criminals hoping to cash in on the demand for goods.
There are simple steps you can take to protect your home and businesss that are particularly important in winter. Making sure all your doors, windows and outside gates are locked when you are out is the most important step of all. Security lights that come on when they approach will also deter burglars as they are no longer breaking in under the cover of darkness.
If you are going out for the day, or if you are away overnight, you could also have lamps plugged in with timers so that they go on and off so that thieves do not realise the house is empty. You should also keep any valuable items stored away from windows. Empty boxes that contained deliveries should not be visible either as this could lead thieves to suspect there are expensive items inside the property.
Having a reliable intruder alarm system that has internal sensors that cover entry and exit points into the house can help improve security. There are also now external detectors available that can protect the perimeter of your property. Modern alarm systems that send alerts to an app, should the system be triggered, mean you can manage the alarm wherever you are. For commercial properties, a monitored system is essential to ensure you get timely notifications from an alarm receiving centre (ARC), and you are properly insured.
Meanwhile, if you have a large property ensuring that you have cameras that can capture the movement of people and vehicles around your site at night is important if you want to be completely confident about security in winter. The right cameras could also protect the perimeter of your property where there may be hedges or foliage.
We are partners of intruder alarm manufacturers, HKC Security and Orisec, which offer fully standards-compliant systems that can only be installed by professional installers like Ecl-ips. Meanwhile, the Avigilon cameras we offer will give you confidence that your property will be protected whatever the light conditions or location. To find out more contact us.