Stage Security is a leading alarm response company. We will dispatch rapid alarm response units to your business premises to maintain a secure presence in the event of an alarm activation.
Alarms are one of the most obvious indicators that an active security situation exists at a location. Time is of the essence in ensuring the safety of the premises and alerting the emergency services if there are any signs of criminal activity. If no alarm system is in place or isn’t functioning as intended, this provides criminals with ample time to carry out their activity. Not having an effective alarm system can lead to the loss of valuable items and sensitive data, as well as a significant revenue loss.
Having an alarm installed and operating is only one critical step to securing your business. The visible presence of an alarm system can significantly discourage criminals. Still, many criminals operate on the calculated risk that no one will respond, or at least in a timely fashion. Installing an alarm system and utilising our visible security presence will serve as a deterrent to anyone attempting to unlawfully enter the premises, and prevent further damage to your business should a break-in occur. We can also assist with fire alarm response, where we will respond to a sounding alarm by attending the premises and investigating the situation.
We’re proud to offer one of the best regional response times for alarm activations, and we’re happy to provide prospective clients with our most recent alarm response data. With a 24-hour service, our guards can arrive in one of our eco-friendly vehicles at any time of day. Alarm response and key holding are essential services that complement each other, providing maximum support and protection for local businesses.
So what happens when an alarm is triggered at your premises? First of all, implementing a working alarm means that a sound will begin to ring out when it is activated by motion detection. The audible sound of an alarm will, in most cases, cause trespassers to scuttle and alert the attention of neighbours and people in the vicinity. However, it remains essential that someone turns up quickly to secure the area. Criminals may take a risk and continue behaving illegally until they are sure that a security team or police force has arrived at the premises. Similarly, an alarm activation may have been caused by an environmental hazard, rather than a human trespasser.
This is where we come in with our swift alarm response service. As soon as an alarm is triggered, our monitoring team is notified right away. We will locate the alarm and immediately dispatch the closest response team to investigate. Upon arrival at the premises, our team will identify the source of the activation and gain entry if we have access to the keys. Our priority will be to bring the situation under control as soon as possible and deactivate the alarm when appropriate, limiting the disruption to your neighbours. We will also liaise with local emergency services if required. We will keep you informed about the status of the situation, re-activate the alarm and secure the area when confident that risk has passed.
Alarm response can provide an efficient security solution for a wide range of businesses. Almost any company can benefit from alarm response, depending on its circumstances. Some premises, such as an office block with existing on-site 24-hour security, for example, may not require the service. Other sites without on-site security, however, would greatly benefit from it. Regardless of the size of the risk, we recommend alarm response as a cost-effective solution if your premises are left unattended at any point. The answer to whether you need alarm response or not largely depends on the likelihood of your business being targeted and how much you could potentially lose if an incident were to occur.
Generally speaking, alarm response is most suitable for premises containing valuable items, money, and sensitive data when they are left vacant. Retail stores, warehouses, banks, universities, restaurants, and leisure facilities are just a few examples of premises that may require alarm response. While most alarm activations tend to be false alarms, it's always a good idea to be well-prepared. In the event of a live incident, such as a burglary or fire, alarm response ensures that a professional team is on hand to respond swiftly. The security personnel will de-escalate the situation, preventing damage to your premises and revenue.