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Securing your commercial premises is not just a matter of protecting your assets, it’s also about ensuring that staff and customers are safe. In today’s world, businesses must ensure their premises are protected from theft, vandalism and other hazards. This article will explain how to protect your business from these risks by installing security systems such as intruder alarms and CCTV cameras.

Control access points.
Controlling your access points will ensure that no-one can enter your premises unauthorised, protecting you, your staff and your assets. This can be achieved in a number of ways:
– Control access points with a card reader.
– Install a keypad for access to the building.
– Install a biometrics system, which recognises you by your fingerprints, face or voice and allows access only to those who have been previously enrolled in the system.
– Install an alarm system that notifies you when someone enters or leaves through an exit point without authorisation, or if any other breach occurs within the premises

Security lighting.
Security lighting is a good deterrent to criminals. It should be directed on the entrances and exits, perimeter of your property and roof.

If you have windows, then security lights should also be placed in front of them so that people can’t see inside from outside.

Install intruder alarm system.
An intruder alarm system is a great way to protect your property. It can be linked to a monitoring service, so if an intruder enters the premises, an alarm will sound and alert the monitoring company who will contact you immediately.

An intruder alarm system can also be linked to your mobile phone, so that when someone triggers it from within or outside of your property, they will receive a text message alerting them of this fact. This allows them time enough to get away from danger before calling for help from emergency services or security companies as necessary (depending on whether there’s been any damage caused).

Secure the perimeter.
Use a perimeter fence. You can use razor wire, barbed wire or chain link fencing to keep intruders out of your property.

Install security gates at all entrances and exits on your property. This will prevent people from entering without permission and allow you to check credentials before granting them access into your building or onto the premises themselves.
Use a security barrier around any sensitive areas within your building such as server rooms or other high-value assets that need extra protection from potential thieves trying to break into them through windows or doors (which is why we recommend installing CCTV cameras around these areas). If possible, install motion sensors behind glass panes so they activate whenever someone walks by them – this will give you enough time before anyone gets too close for comfort!

Install CCTV cameras.
CCTV cameras are a good way to monitor your premises and can be used for all of the following purposes:
– To detect intruders or thieves
– To monitor staff activities
– To monitor customer activity
– To monitor deliveries
We hope that this has been a helpful guide for you to consider your commercial premises security. There are so many things to think about, but we believe that by taking action now, you can be sure that your business will be safe from intruders and theft.

When you’re trying to keep your business and employees safe, choosing the right security system can be tricky. But with the right information, it’s not hard to pick out an access control system that will work best for your business. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering which type of access control solution is right for you and your business in Galway.

Security is important to any business, and choosing the right control access system can save you time and money in the long run. If you don’t have secure access control, you could lose money by having employees walk off with merchandise or customers who walk out without paying.

Choosing an integrated system means that all of your doors will work together seamlessly as one unit. This makes it easier for someone with a keycard to open multiple doors at once instead of having to go back through each one individually–and this can make all the difference when trying to get somewhere quickly!

What level of security do you need?

The level of security you need depends on the type of business, the number of people who will be using it, when they will be using it and what you need to protect. If you have valuable items that need to be protected, you may want to consider a higher level of security.

How much do you want to spend?
The cost of the system is a major factor in your decision. The cost will depend on how many doors you need to monitor and how many people will need access, as well as what type of system you choose.
It’s also important to consider what types of sensors will be required for each door: some types require just one sensor while others need two or more per doorframe; some use batteries while others require power cables; some are wireless while others must be hardwired into electrical outlets nearby–the list goes on!

How many areas need monitoring?
If you have multiple buildings, or if each floor of a single building is monitored separately, then this can be one of the most important factors in choosing an access control system. Some systems allow for multiple locations to be linked together into a single network. In these cases, it’s important that all locations are operating on the same network.

At ProSecurity, we have a team of experts who will be happy to discuss your needs and offer advice on which system would be best for your company. Contact us today for more information.

If you own a business in Galway, or any other part of Ireland, you may be looking for ways to make your business more secure. With thefts and burglaries on the rise, businesses need to use any measure available to protect their staff, their assets and their livelihoods. You may have installed an intruder alarm and CCTV but have you considered an access control system. Here are three reasons why your business would benefit your business.

Monitoring and reporting
With an access control system, you can track who accesses your business, who leaves and for how long. You can also monitor how many people are in the building at any one time. This is a great way to know if there are any extra people in the building that don’t belong there – or if someone has been missing for too long.
As the business owner, you can control who has access to your building or rooms at any point in the day, customising access to the needs of you and your staff.

Increased security
An access control system is a great way to increase your business’s security. Access control systems allow you to monitor who is coming and going, so it’s easy to see who is there at all times, preventing any unauthorised entry. If someone enters unexpectedly, the system will notify you right away so that you can take action before any damage is done or any theft can occur.

Save cost
A good access control solution can help you to reduce costs by reducing employee turnover. When employees feel more secure in their workplace, they’re more likely to stay and perform at peak levels. This reduces the time and money spent on replacing staff members.
It can also reduce maintenance costs. A properly designed access control system can help you maintain high levels of security without spending too much money on repairs or upgrades. You system can be integrated with other systems, such as your lighting system, to automatically control your lights, saving you money on your energy bills.

We hope that we’ve convinced you that an access control system is the perfect solution for your business. It will give you peace of mind, save money and make it easier to run your company. If you’re still not sure about whether or not an access control system is right for you, call ProSecurity today! We’ll be happy to answer any questions or arrange an appointment for one of our experienced staff to visit your premises and assess your needs.

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.

If you own a business in Galway, or in any other location, the security of your site is of paramount importance. A break-in could seriously affect your livelihood and disrupt your business. Therefore, having an intruder alarm installed is vital in securing your property and protecting your business.

The type of alarm you choose depends on the level of security you are looking for. A bells only (audible) alarm simply sounds an alarm when an intruder has been detected. This may deter the trespasser but no further action is taken. A dialler alarm will contact you when an intruder has been detected but any further action is down to you. A monitored system connects to a receiving centre when an intruder has been detected. The operator will then contact you (the keyholder) and the Garda if necessary.

There is a wealth of technology available to help you secure your business. Here are some of the key features of an intruder alarm.

PIR Motion sensors

The motion sensors are the ‘eyes’ of your system, detecting any movement from intruders inside your property. The placement of your sensors is key to making sure your property is fully covered. A security expert can identify how many you need and where you should place them.

Door Contacts

Door contacts can detect if a door has been opened and relay that information back to the control panel, triggering the alarm. A security expert can make sure that they are correctly aligned, hiding any wires so they go undetected by any intruder.

CCTV Cameras

More and more businesses opt to use CCTV cameras to monitor activity in and around their property. Cameras not only record any activity, which can help identify intruders, but they also act as a visual deterrent, warning trespassers that they are being monitored.

Security Lights

Intruders often operate under the cover of darkness, so security lights are an immediate deterrent for any would be intruders, flooding the area with bright light. This not only puts trespassers off, but security lights also work well alongside CCTV to capture any activity more clearly.

Control Panel

This is the brains of your system. The control panel receives messages from all of your components, deciding if an alarm needs to be triggered. Through the control panel, you can set zones, access codes and essentially tell the system what action to take should someone break in. With a monitored system, your control panel will relay any information to the ARC (alarm receiving centre).

Keypad

The keypad, which is hard-wired into your system, is your interface with the alarm system. Through the keypad, you activate and deactivate your alarm, and some keypads can tell you where the intrusion has occurred.

Are you considering an alarm for your business? If so, there are many options for you to choose from to keep your business safe and secure. Get in touch with us at ProSecurity and we can help you choose the right intruder alarm for your business.

As a business owner, you care about making sure your assets are completely protected from damage at all times. Whether you own a restaurant, bar, hotel, cafe, petrol station, or office block, the safety of your employees/customers from hazards like fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide is absolutely paramount. With all the other daily tasks you have to manage, fire safety should be something you shouldn’t have to be worried about. It just needs to be properly taken care of.

Having this level of fire safety is not just important for making sure your employees feel comfortable in the workplace; it is also the law. In Ireland, all fire systems in commercial spaces must be designed, installed, commissioned, certified, and maintained to IS3218 standard. There are also different levels of systems required depending on the building you own.

For example, hotels would need an L1 system, which means that all areas of the building are fitted with smoke/heat detectors, with all bedrooms fitted with smoke detectors and sounders, as well as break glass units at exit doors and corridors.

Not adhering to these standards doesn’t just endanger your employees/customers; failing to do so would result in increased insurance premiums and, as a result, an unnecessary loss of funds for your business.
At Pro Security, we have delivered commercial fire alarm installation and maintenance in Galway for many years, working with business owners in all sectors to ensure their fire alarm system suits the particular dimensions of their building. Our team completes a full survey of your premises and draws out a full specification of the units that need to be installed in order to meet legal standards for your premises, giving you complete peace of mind that your property is safe and in alignment with industry regulations.

On a day that is suitable for you, our team of professional installers will come to your commercial premises and undertake a full installation, taking care to ensure your property is completely covered. We will then offer a periodic maintenance service to guarantee that all equipment is working efficiently and continues to meet existing codes of practice for fire detection and alarm systems for businesses in Ireland.

If you are a business owner and require an efficient, professional fire alarm system installation and maintenance service in Galway, get in touch with Pro Security to ask any questions you might have and arrange an initial site survey.