With the dark nights of Winter upon us and the Christmas break looming, protecting your business in Galway this winter is something all business owners should be thinking about. With the cover of darkness and fewer people on the streets, thieves take advantage which is why crime statistics peak during the winter months.
But protecting your business over this period isn’t difficult and there are a number of measures you can take to keep your livelihood secure over the winter months.
Security Lights
Security lights are your first form of defence against would be thieves. The most effective security lights you can install are motion sensor lights, which come on when someone is in range of the PIR sensor. These lights flood the area, which can deter an intruder and make it easy to see what the intruder is up to.
These are a better option than security lights you control as thieves will often scope out a business for days before attempting to break in, so by having a light that you switch on and off at the same times each day will only serve to inform them about your regular movements.
CCTV
Installing CCTV alongside security lights is the ideal way to ensure that you are deterring would be thieves from breaking into your property, and should they try to break in, the footage will be vital in identifying the culprits.
Installing CCTV doesn’t have to mean a large system with multiple cameras and hardware, a few well placed cameras will ensure that your business is adequately protected. And it doesn’t have to cost the earth. A small system can be relatively cheap, with the technology available to monitor your cameras from a mobile phone so you can see live footage and playback footage if the need arises.
Compared to the cost of replacing assets, repairing your property and the loss of business, a CCTV system will give you peace of mind so you can enjoy your holiday knowing your business is protected.
Intruder alarm
The last piece in the jigsaw when it comes to securing your business is to install an alarm system. Again, a simple system doesn’t have to cost a lot, is easy to control, and will deter any thieves from thinking about breaking into your premises.
You can opt for a wired or a wireless system, with PIR motion sensors and secure door entry all controlled from a handy mobile app. Most systems connect directly to the Garda so if anything untoward does happen, you and the Garda will be notified automatically when the alarm is triggered.
Are you considering ways to secure your business? If so, there are many options for you to choose from to keep your business safe all year raound. Get in touch with us at ProSecurity and we can help you choose the security system for your business.