With Christmas fast approaching, businesses will soon be closed and unmanned for several days, presenting an opportunity for thieves to capitalise. Increased security measures to combat the threat of criminal activity against premises is therefore high on the agenda of many business owners. During seasonal breaks there is an increased risk that criminals may go unseen and stake out targets.
If companies do not invest in mobile patrol and keyholding services at these times, they are:
- Putting employees at risk
- Employees who are not trained to respond to alarms being raised could find themselves in danger if they are tasked with investigating an incident.
- Not considering employee welfare
Attending a property can come at expensive and unsociable times
Enlisting an appropriate service to handle these incidents ensures they are responded to by trained personnel who can undertake checks and address difficult situations. These services include:
- Mobile patrols
- Where licensed officers will attend, investigate and take appropriate action.
- Key holding
To ensure premises remain safe and secure without disruption to employees.
- Lock and unlock services
So that buildings remain accessible out of hours.
Beyond peace of mind, these services can
- Act as a deterrent that will significantly save on costs
- Improve the quality of life of stakeholders and/or residents
Ashridge Group's Chairman Mark Walker says, “We have certainly found anti-social behaviour to be more prevalent in colder months and as the daylight hours decline. The aim of these services is to provide a fast and effective response to all our customers, ensuring they remain safe and emergencies are handled by trained professionals”.