is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your

Your premises is likely to be protected by an intruder alarm with a personal attack option and CCTV may be in operation internally and externally. It is possible that you may have received advice from your local crime reduction police officer, a security consultant or even your insurance company. However, identifying your needs is only step one of the solution and it is important to ensure that you system meets industry standards.

So how do you know an intruder alarm or CCTV system is fit for purpose? If it is a monitored intruder alarm, an essential for luxury goods retailers, will you choose one that is eligible for police response? Will the alarm activate when you want it to or will it regularly become a source of false alarms? The police will stop responding to monitored alarms with persistent false activations (other than 999 calls) and you or your staff will get fed up with those middle of the night calls to sort the problem out – which could put them and your business at risk.

Your insurance company will also have an interest in a high quality, fit-for-purpose alarm and will normally specify the type of system required. The cheaper alarm solution savings maybe more than offset by higher insurance premiums – if you can get insurance at all and of course, the costs resulting from an intrusion or robbery. And should you not fully comply with your insurer’s requirements – this could result in a reduced insurance payout following an incident.

CCTV is a growing security solution and is particularly beneficial to retailers. It can deter crime as well as provide evidence, which may help in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. However, to achieve this it is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your

ndards.

So how do you know an intruder alarm or CCTV system is fit for purpose? If it is a monitored intruder alarm, an essential for luxury goods retailers, will you choose one that is eligible for police response? Will the alarm activate when you want it to or will it regularly become a source of false alarms? The police will stop responding to monitored alarms with persistent false activations (other than 999 calls) and you or your staff will get fed up with those middle of the night calls to sort the problem out – which could put them and your business at risk.

Your insurance company will also have an interest in a high quality, fit-for-purpose alarm and will normally specify the type of system required. The cheaper alarm solution savings maybe more than offset by higher insurance premiums – if you can get insurance at all and of course, the costs resulting from an intrusion or robbery. And should you not fully comply with your insurer’s requirements – this could result in a reduced insurance payout following an incident.

CCTV is a growing security solution and is particularly beneficial to retailers. It can deter crime as well as provide evidence, which may help in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. However, to achieve this it is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your

) and you or your staff will get fed up with those middle of the night calls to sort the problem out – which could put them and your business at risk.

Your insurance company will also have an interest in a high quality, fit-for-purpose alarm and will normally specify the type of system required. The cheaper alarm solution savings maybe more than offset by higher insurance premiums – if you can get insurance at all and of course, the costs resulting from an intrusion or robbery. And should you not fully comply with your insurer’s requirements – this could result in a reduced insurance payout following an incident.

CCTV is a growing security solution and is particularly beneficial to retailers. It can deter crime as well as provide evidence, which may help in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. However, to achieve this it is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your

of course, the costs resulting from an intrusion or robbery. And should you not fully comply with your insurer’s requirements – this could result in a reduced insurance payout following an incident.

CCTV is a growing security solution and is particularly beneficial to retailers. It can deter crime as well as provide evidence, which may help in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals. However, to achieve this it is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your

is essential to ensure that the system meets the appropriate standards. For example, the system must cover the areas necessary and provide evidential picture quality. The recording and storing of data must also comply with the appropriate standards to be usable as evidence.

Before a system is installed, any good installer will conduct a risk assessment in line with agreed industry standards to properly identify your exact requirements. Failure to do this may result in under or over specification.

So how can you be confident that a system meets your businesses needs? Choose an NSI approved installer who you can trust to help you answer all the questions and supply a fit-for-purpose system. NSI is an independent, not-for-profit approvals body providing inspection services for the security and fire industries. You can be confident that your system is of the highest standard and complies with the requirements of the police and insurance companies.