“Whilst security is essential, too much of it is needless and, ultimately, a waste of money”
John Deere are fitting ‘CESAR’ tracking systems to some of their tractor range
over secured,” says Halliday, who also works for independent firm, SGW Security Consultants. “Companies will want to sell as many products as they can, so they tell clubs that their products are what they need. It’s important to get impartial advice from someone who has no vested interest in any one company’s products or services. Whilst security is essential, too much of it is needless and, ultimately, a waste of money.”
An assessment can be done on any size of open space, private building, residential building, university grounds or local authority sports pitches, she explains, and a list of security consultants can be found via the BSIA website on
www.bsia.co.uk.
Halliday explains what clubs can expect from their assessment. “We start by surveying the whole site, looking for any weak spots or vulnerabilities. Once completed, we consider the methods that might be best suited to guard against those weaknesses.”
“One of the main issues for security is guarding the perimeter, which is often the best access point for thieves as people can come and go freely throughout the day. Professional thieves will often know at what times a target site will be busy or quiet, so
the club needs to also know this information.”
“If CCTV is in operation you have to be careful of the blind spots and that cameras are targeting the right areas. People will often put cameras all over the place without thought for their
effectiveness. Unless they’re monitored regularly, they’re of little use.”
Another problem with cameras, explains Halliday, is that people aren’t scared of them anymore as they’re seen all the time. However, recently introduced software called Viseum is aiming to offer a new dimension to CCTV operation, and works by having an array of cameras grouped together with one major camera centrally positioned.
The smaller cameras survey the whole area, whilst the main camera will focus in on an individual, if needed, and follow him or her if something suspicious is detected.
Typically, a two-day in- depth assessment, including recommendations by a professional surveyor, would cost between £1,500 and £2,000, although surveyors wouldn’t generally recommend a specific installer, preferring to remain independent.
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