SECURITY
HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY DOESN’T HAVE TO COST THE EARTH
We hear from Director of OnGarde, Mike Fleck, on the most cost-effective approaches to securing large, temporary or remote sites, especially during busy winter months.
Choosing an appropriate security system can seem like a minefield. Striking the right balance between monitoring equipment and man- guarding can leave budgets stretched and could still fail to provide the protection you need.
By carrying out the few simple recommended steps you can ensure that you install the correct CCTV system that is both cost effective and preventative of theft and vandalism.
1. SURVEY
A key first step when choosing a security system is to have the entire site surveyed by a professional before any camera or system is delivered to site, to make sure it will meet your needs.
An on-site consultation should check all areas including the perimeters, weak access points, and areas hidden by trees, signs or machinery. This will determine the most appropriate combination of deterrence and monitoring to make sure that all collateral on a site is adequately protected.
Professional site surveys are often provided for free but it’s best to check so you don’t have any nasty surprises. If your security requirements are likely to change after the survey has been completed, then make sure you receive a copy of the full survey report along with recommendations.
48 | TOMORROW’S FM 2. VISIBLE DETERRENT
As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. When it comes to protecting sites, deterrence it is undoubtedly the most cost-effective approach. A highly visible CCTV tower acts as a powerful disincentive and serves as a first line of defence. With its highly visible markings and floodlights, for example, the OnGarde tower deters criminals before any crime is committed.
Richard Smith, Head of Infrastructure at Heathrow Airport said: “Last year we suffered theft of cabling and made use of OnGarde towers to safeguard the area whilst physical protection works were undertaken. I believe that these highly visible towers were a real deterrent to theft and allowed us time to put in place long term solutions.”
3. MONITORING
CCTV alone isn’t usually sufficient, and in the case of persistent criminals facilities managers should ensure their system incorporates advanced video content analysis (VCA), sometimes called intelligent video analytics technology to rapidly detect any intrusions. It is important to make sure that the tower’s recording facility is of high enough quality to be used as evidence if any crime has been committed against your facility.
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