The clocks going back have not increased the number of the hours of darkness of course, but they do seem to make the nights that bit longer in some strange way.
More Dark Time
But regardless of the time darkness falls, the fact of the matter is that there is more ‘dark’ time for burglars, intruders and vandals to carry out their dreadful deeds. And whatever sort of criminal act a business or homeowner experiences, the outcome is unlikely to be favourable.
It Takes Time And Money To Put Things Right
One way or another, time and money will be needed to put things back as they were.
So what can be done about the problem, what can a business or homeowner do to stop these acts from happening, or at the very least, deflect the culprits so that they carry out their foul deeds elsewhere (a phenomenon known as Crime Displacement)?
What Sort Of Business Or Premises Needs To Be Protected
Of course it all depends on what sort of business or home you are trying to protect.
For instance, a building site with all the valuable equipment and building materials (the latter being increasingly valuable recently as the price has skyrocketed) lying about in full view with just a flimsy temporary wire fence for protection needs a totally different sort of protective shield than a four bedroom house or shop.
The best form of defence is undoubtedly having security guards (possibly with dogs) on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, such protection is simply not affordable for most businesses.
CCTV And Alarm Systems
When it comes to buildings with set, well built perimeters, CCTV and Alarm systems can be used in to create ‘rings of steel’ which make it hard for any intruder to reach the main areas where the expensive stock or vehicles are stored.
No Protectable Perimeter
If there is no protectable perimeter (as in the case with a residential house or shop on the high street), then all that can be done is to ensure that this area is fully secure, with locks and windows on every door, CCTV and Alarms again being used.
Some Simple Ways To Put Criminals Away
Of course, other things can be done to put the criminals off, such as having lights going on and off, even perhaps having music playing or a recording of a dog barking.
But when it comes to that building site, it all becomes more difficult. Yes, there could be CCTV, but could it be set to cover the entire site, and just how vunerable would the cameras themselves be?
Mobile Patrols – Simply The Best
This is where, possibly, the very best type of protection comes into play, that of the mobile security patrol. Of course, these can be combined with CCTV etc, the Alarm Response service that they provide (and more importantly, that criminals know they provide) greatly reducing the time they have ‘onsite’. This means loading that huge tractor on a low loader is not likely to happen.
These Premises Are Protected Signs
But, even as a ‘stand alone’ service, the fact is that a sign saying ‘These Premises Are Protected By Wye Security Solutions’ is enough to make criminals think twice, as they simply don’t know when the next patrol will swing by, or how long it will take them to arrive once the alarm is raised in some manner.
Faster Response Times Than The Police
The one thing they can be sure of, however, is that the security company will react faster than the local Police (at least 9 times out of 10).
The costs of a protecting your valuables works out a lot cheaper when you employ the services of a company like Wye Security and as explained above, they can provide the level of crime displacement and protection needed, for just about any premises.
Full Risk Assessment
To be totally certain your home or business is fully protected, it is always best to have a full risk assessment carried out, this allowing the necessary level and types of protection to be put into place.
This is just one of the services offered by Wye Security, it being our aim to make sure that our customers have the maximum level of protection possible.
If you would like to have a chat about the best way to secure your premises etc, please do contact us, we have years of experience to call upon and the means to allow you to sleep at night, in the knowledge that we are there protecting what you hold dear.