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Mistakes Your Company Is Making by Not Investing in Security Officers

If you and your business are relying solely on alarm and security systems, then you are endangering your business, site and employees. Although these high-tech alarms, CCTV or other new technological security advancements provide you with intruder alerts, monitoring and sirens, security officers are still an option you won’t regret investing in. 1. Most businesses believe their workplace is safe and free from intruders, criminals or suspicious activity. However, this puts your firm at a disadvantage, if an unexpected event does occur, most staff will not be prepared to handle the situation or deal with intruders effectively. G3 Security provide well trained and experienced security officers to suit your needs. We also dedicate a client manager who is wholly responsible for ensuring the highest level of service delivery is provided to your site. 2. Many firms allocate one of their own employees to act as a security personnel when the need arises. This is a big hazard, as employees are not sufficiently trained, nor equipped with full knowledge on how to deal with a threat. Security guards can help a business against intruders, loss prevention, or even against assault or violence. 3. Easy access for unauthorised individuals in buildings could become the norm. Security officers help ID people into a site, this deters unofficial people from entering a building and reduces the risk of any crimes occurring. Security officers will also be able to check entrants’ belongings for any suspicious articles. This therefore helps businesses relax and not worry about any security crisis taking place. G3 Security Services provide all clients with exceptional services to protect premises and personnel. Hiring security officers puts companies and individuals at an advantage. As officers can provide a physical presence, surveillance and on-going patrols on site. Overall this aids to deter intruders or criminals from acting out of line. G3 Security Services strongly stress the benefits of choosing manned guarding. Our officers are exceptionally experienced and G3 provide our clients with outstanding customer service. To discuss your requirements further do not hesitate to get in contact with us and speak to a member of our operations team. T: 02032880000 / 02032880011 F: 02089119546 E: info@g3security.co.uk W: www.g3security.co.uk Leave us a feedback: https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/about-us-security-company-london/leave-us-feedback/

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Diverse Needs. Diverse Security.

Increasing crime rates and threat levels have led to more diverse security options. Intruder alarms and high-tech security systems are not providing much help as they once used to. Individuals want more advanced security, cutting-edge safety methods and high levels of protection. This has led people to turn to security options such as mobile patrols, traffic marshals and key holding. The various security methods are explained in detail below: Manned Guarding: This is the most popular method employed by many companies and private parties. It entails having security officer(s) guarding premises against intruders, dealing with loss prevention or even guarding against assault or violence. Manned guarding is usually a need required by retail shops or buildings where unauthorised access is prohibited. Mobile Patrols:  This involves an officer patrolling on a specific site within a vehicle that has a security company logo. Vulnerable locations can be easily guarded and protected through this technique. This security option also dissuades potential thieves and offenders from breaking in or vandalising any property. Traffic Marshals: This is where officers are hired to ensure the safe movement of vehicles around a site. Allowing a good flow of automobiles and preventing accidents occurring in an area. Construction sites, car parks or theme parks for instance may require such services to manage the changing environment. G3 Security traffic marshals are fully competent and licensed to carry out their duties effectively. Key Holding: A security company can hold a set of keys to residential or commercial properties. This allows the company to gain access to a site, respond efficiently and take action to tackle a problem. This is a necessary precaution many people can take as break-ins can occur at any moment. In any event, where an issue arises, G3 will respond immediately by entering the site, taking necessary actions and providing a report to the client. G3 Security Services provide all clients with exceptional services to protect premises and personnel. Hiring security officers puts companies and individuals at an advantage. As officers can provide a physical presence, surveillance and on-going patrols on site. Overall this aids to deter intruders or criminals from acting out of line. Mobile patrols are also cost-effective because the officer only visits the site for a certain time period. G3 Security Services strongly stress the benefits of choosing any of these security measures. Our officers are exceptionally experienced and G3 provide our clients with outstanding customer service. To discuss your requirements further do not hesitate to get in contact with us and speak to a member of our operations team. T:  02032880000 / 02032880011 F: 02089119546 E: info@g3security.co.uk W: www.g3security.co.uk Leave us a feedback: https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/about-us-security-company-london/leave-us-feedback/

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5 things to look for when hiring a security service- G3 Security Ltd

Are you looking to hire a security company but are getting confused by the sheer amount of companies around? As a security service provider, we know first-hand that the market is currently flooded with security companies, from small scale companies to massive organisations, which each offering something different. This article will suggest some tips when selecting a security company which you will enable you to choose a company that will not just fulfil your expectations but also share your core values. Read below five tips on what to look for when selecting the best company and making the most out of your money. Do they have a dedicated account manager? At G3 Security we provide each client with a dedicated account manager. Most security companies manage their clients in a pool of others, however, we believe that creating a maintaining a strong relationship with our clients is key to quality security management. A operations manager is allocated to all new clients based on the client’s needs and expectations. This sole person oversees the smooth running of the site via constant consultation and feedback so that we can continuously improve our services. This feature sets us apart from the rest of the security companies as by focusing individually we provide a personal service, something which in the security industry is always rewarding for both us and our clients. Is the company you are considering experienced? Nowadays anybody can start a security company, therefore, we strongly suggest that when selecting a service provider to safeguard your facility and assets you are satisfied the art; they can handle the job. This is because in the security sector we cannot afford to have mishaps, literally. Therefore, the best solution is to select a security provider which has substantial experience. Here at G3 Security Limited, we have over ten years of experience providing service excellence. Do they provide a free consultation, security plan and risk assessment? The answer to the above question is will be an indicator of the professionalism of the security company. If they do not conduct the above refrain from selecting such a company despite the probable tempting price. G3 Security Services Ltd provides a free consultation, security plan and conducts a thorough risk assessment. Before we take on any new sites we like to prepare and organise ourselves to avoid any accidents. Do they have a 24-hour control room? Reliability and professionalism are key to a good security company and a good indicator of this is 24-hour service. When considering a security company, ensure that there is someone available to contact 24/7. This is because anything can take place at any time of day. A security company which only regulates during specific hours will be unaware and unresponsive to any issues that take place on the site during out of hours’ time. G3’s clients as well as guards’ benefit from our 24-hour control room service as if any issues were to arise on site we can respond immediately. We also have the provision of key holding and alarm response which requires our supervisors to respond within 20 mins. Our control room team monitor sign in, sign out’s as well as the hourly check calls of guards. This feature gives our clients peace of mind that their facility is in safe hands. What makes them different? G3 Security Ltd is among the 10 per cent of companies accredited nationwide by CCAS. We work in compliance with British standards BS-7400:2013, BS-7960:2016, BS-7884-1:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. Additionally, all our guards are recruited in compliance with BS 7858:2012. Moreover, all our suppliers have a quality management system and are in line with BSEN ISO 14001. They have health and safety accreditations and conduct due diligence to assess whether the supply chain is free from slavery servitude, forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking. G3 Security Ltd.’s accreditation is a clear indicator of the company’s core values as an ethically motivated company. For a quote today please call to speak to a member of our team on 020 3288 0000 or 020 3288 0011. F: 02089119546 E:info@g3security.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/G3Security Leave us Feedback: https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/about-us-security-company-london/leave-us-feedback/

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6 Reasons why you need to hire a Security guard for your business

Having a trained security personnel safeguarding your facility can prove to be a big benefit for your business as it actively prevents vandalism, theft and common misbehaviour from occurring at the site making it a safer place for everyone to be in and around. When one imagines a security guard scene from movies instantly appear large men in black wearing head pieces, holding walkie talkies and showing punching here and there. However, the real world unfortunately is not that vibrant and most likely such a scene will rarely occur. Rather the mere presence of a guard in uniform asserts enough authority to repel bad behaviour. Below I have listed 6 major ways in which hiring a guard or door supervisor will impact your business 1)      Creates a great impression.   The presence of a guard at your facility whether it be a corporate office, public building or small business creates a big impression. It tells the people within the type of business you are, that you care about the well fair of your employees or general public. 2)      Reduces stress Hiring a guard allows the client piece of mind that their property is being protected as all times therefore reducing their stress. A security guard has both the clients financial and physical back therefore they are free to focus on the efficient and effective running of their business. 3)      Ready and Alert Unlike the public security sector (police), hired security guards are required to respond immediately as they are on site. Here at G3 Security we discipline our guards through training thus they are always taught to be alert and respond quickly and in an appropriate manner to the situation at hand. 4)      Deterrent With the hiring of a guard shoplifting, nuisance behaviour, employee theft and crime at the site are all likely to reduce a significate amount with on-site security. 5)      Adaptable Security guards here at G3 Security are all adaptable to different roles therefore clients can use they’re for specific task when needed. For example, here at G3, a number of our guards adapt from the role of a door supervisor to concierge once the receptionist leaves. 6)      Management- Often during busy periods maintaining order an become difficult therefore having a guard at hand who is able do this whilst your staff remain busy in customer service duties. Here at G3 Security we provide top quality guards with the best training available in the business. We recruit only the most enthusiastic of candidates who we believe can get the job done and allocate them to sites which suit their individual personality. Likewise, we take into consideration specifications of our clients and allocate the best possible person. For a quote today please call to speak to a member of our team on 020 3288 0000 or 020 3288 0011. F: 02089119546 E:info@g3security.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/G3Security Leave us Feedback: https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/about-us-security-company-london/leave-us-feedback/

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Christchurch and the rise of terrorism-G3 Security

The tragic event which recently took place in the town of Christchurch, New Zealand, where fifty Muslim worshippers fell victim of terrorist Brenton Tarrant’s hate crime has considerably shaken the world. Unfortunately, however, the actual event was not the saddest part of this whole tragic ordeal rather the saddest part is that an event as horrendous as this does not come as a total shock. Recently, such events have become all too familiar. In Britain alone, hate crime figures have more than doubled in the last five years and rose by almost a fifth in 2017/2018 in comparison to the previous year. Police in England and Wales recorded a 17% rise in incidents in the latest period, with three quarters – 71,251 – recorded as race hate crimes. In total, there were 94,098 offences. Data from the Home Office showed 12% of hate crimes – 11,638 – targeted sexual orientation, 9%, or 8,336, were religious hate crimes, and 8%, or 7,226, targeted people living with a disability. Religious hate crime, however, saw the sharpest rise, with a 40% increase from 5,949 incidents in 2016/17. The incident at Christchurch has certainly proved itself to be a wakeup call for a world within which the seriousness of religious intolerance is not stressed enough when considering minority experiences. In the wake of the Christchurch massacre, mosques around the globe are being targeted, an example of this is the series of five mosques which were attacked in Birmingham England on the same day. Following the Christchurch attack, it has been reported that Islamophobic incidents have rocketed by almost 600% in Britain alone. Patrols have been increased around mosques and places of worship since the New Zealand attack, which struck on 15 March. Other incidents seeing Muslims targeted in recent days include an alleged hammer attack near a London mosque, the abuse of a taxi driver in Rochdale and online threats related to the Christchurch shooting. Places of worship are known for welcoming people with open doors, therefore, considering the rise in hate crime and terror attacks across Britain, I find myself asking myself if the places which provide is with the most peace in a chaotic world are being used into bloodied battlefields, is there anywhere where are safe. What a shame it is to see that humans are capable of such atrocious crimes as they remorselessly gun down defenceless innocent people within a place they were welcomed into with open doors and open arms. Hire a manned-guarding service provider It is crucial in times such as these places of worship are safeguarded from such threats. Manned guarding is an effective solution to prevent attempted attacks. The security officer enacts as both a physical deterrent as well as the first response. As they are always required to be alert and aware it is the guard’s duty to notice any suspicious behaviour. Additionally, the guard is the first point of contact if supervising the entrance therefore if there is a disturbance caused the issue is expected to be resolved by the door before getting out of control. All incidents are avoidable, but the right measures must be taken in order to prevent such horrific acts of terror. Take measures. Keep safe. Hire G3 Security. For enquires or quotations please get in touch today to speak to a member of our operations team on 020 3288 0000/020 3288 0011 E:info@g3security.co.uk W: www.g3security.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/G3Security Leave us Feedback: https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/about-us-security-company-london/leave-us-feedback/ https://www.g3security.co.uk/security-companies/security-industry-blog/

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Safer physical intervention for security personnel

If you are currently working as a security officer, door supervisory or bouncer you should be trained to handle every kind of difficult situation that may arise whilst on duty. As a security personnel it is inevitable that you will at some point need to use force to resolve a situation which can get dangerous. For security personnel physical intervention should only ever be used as a last resort. This is because physical intervention can- Increase the risk of harm to staff and customers Result in prosecution if the physical intervention was unnecessary Lead to allegations against staff and potential loss of licence/employment Examples of last resort situations include Where necessary to prevent harm When other options have failed, or are likely to fail When it is not possible or appropriate to withdraw Alternative to physical intervention Primary controls Following employer’s safety and security policy, procedures and working practices Use of safety and security equipment and technology Secondary Controls Positive and effective interpersonal communication and the knowledge and skills of conflict management to de-escalate conflict situations and reduce the need of physical intervention Your responsibility during the physical intervention All staff involved in physical intervention have a responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone involved When more than one member of staff is involved in the physical intervention one of them must take charge of the situation Use the least forceful option Maintain duty of care subject to the subject following restraint You should respect the dignity of people being restraint wherever possible Provide appropriate medical attention to any person who appears to be injured or at risk Challenge unnecessary and excessive use of force by colleagues Your responsibility immediately after a physical intervention De-escalate a restraint at the earliest opportunity Maintain duty of care to the subject following use of force/restraint Provide appropriate medical attention who appears to be injured or at risk Tell the emergency services about the circumstances, position, duration of any difficulties experienced in a restraint event Preserve evidence and secure witnesses Staff involved must fully report and account individually for their actions Reducing the risk of physical intervention Choose the least forceful intervention practicable: The physical intervention with the least force and potential to cause injury to the subject in achieving the legitimate objective Avoid high-risk positions including ground restrains Avoid high-risk methods of restraining, such as neck holds and other holds that can adversely affect breathing or circulation Keep up communication between staff and subject during the following restraint Monitor the wellbeing of the subject of intervention for adverse reactions Ensure that leadership and teamwork happen, including the importance of someone taking a lead role and for others to support a team member Ensure practice follows the procedures taught De-escalate physical intervention at the earliest opportunity Follow emergency procedures: Immediately release and assist subject if he or she complains of, or demonstrates signs of, breathlessness or other adverse reactions Record and report restraints in line with employer and venue procedures Positional (or restraint) asphyxia – what is it? Positional asphyxia occurs mostly during ground restraints, although can also occur in other positions. This is where a person is held forcefully, face down or face up, on the floor. Many people have died as a result of positional asphyxia during forceful restraint. Others have suffered permanent brain damage linked to oxygen deprivation. You should avoid restraints that carry a heightened risk of positional asphyxia. Positional asphyxia kills – be aware of the sign What can cause positional asphyxia? Method of restraint: Positional asphyxia typically occurs during forceful restraint involving weight or pressure on the torso. All forceful restraints on the ground carry heightened risk. Position: Forceful holds in certain positions increase risks of positional asphyxia. These positions include face up or face down restraint, either on the ground or another surface such as a bed or bar/counter. Also seated or standing positions where breathing and/or circulation are compromised e.g. by being bent forward. Duration: The longer a person is held in a position and/or by a method carrying a heightened risk of positional asphyxia, the longer their exposure to risk and subsequently potential for harm and death. What to do in a medical emergency Follow your emergency procedures and training which can include: Immediately cease the restraint (if restraint was being applied) • Check Airway – Breathing – Circulation (A-B-C) Place in the recovery position Call appropriate emergency services Commence CPR/defibrillator if necessary Provide emergency services with a briefing that includes anything known about the person affected that may help their assessment and treatment. Include details of any restraint including the method, position and duration Recognising Acute Behavioural Disturbance/ Excited Delirium/Psychosis This is a term used to cover a combination of physical and psychological factors including: High temperature Bizarre behaviour Sustained mental and physical exhaustion and metabolic acidosis Psychosis, which can result from mental illness and/or be drug induced. Signs include hallucinations, paranoia and extreme fear This combination of circumstances can result in sudden death, and signs should be treated as a medical emergency. Act on ‘red flags’ during or following a restraint Effort with breathing Blocked airway and/or vomiting Passivity or reduced consciousness Passivity or reduced consciousness Signs of head or spinal injury Facial swelling Evidence of alcohol or drug overdose Blueness around lips, face or nails Individual held complaining of difficulty breathing High body temperature, profuse sweating/hot skin Exhaustion Confusion, disorientation and incoherence Hallucinations, delusions, mania, paranoia Bizarre behaviour Extreme fear High resistance and abnormal strength Don’t forget to refresh your training! It is crucial that you keep your physical intervention knowledge and skills current, for two principal reasons: Legislation and guidance around physical intervention can change Your proficiency in physical skills, if not practised, will decrease over time. This could reduce your ability to intervene appropriately and effectively, and increase the risks to you and others www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk (Reference) https://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/Documents/sia-safer-physical-intervention-for-door-supervisors.pdf

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The importance of manned guarding for retail loss prevention

Within the retail sector loss prevention is the key for success. Having previously worked in retail I am aware of the drastic difference manned guarding makes to loss prevention. Losses that are influenced by theft can majorly impact monthly and annual sales figures. I understand that for larger businesses loss prevention is vital store managers are responsible for their stock and are required to have a justification for any losses that take place to those in higher authority. However, there is no reasonable justification for losses if they could be prevented. Therefore, I cannot stress enough the investment of manned guarding for your store. Deterrent- Security guards act as a major deterrent for thieves. The simple thought of being watched can throw most thieves as they are aware of the risk they are taking whilst attempting to commit the crime of theft in a store in which a security guard is present. Therefore, thieves are more likely to target stores that do not have security cover. In order to get the best turnover at the end of the day and reach their individual sales targets store staff must keep themselves busy by serving as many customers as they can therefore it is not possible for them to do so and keep an eye on each person that walks through the door. Crowd control- Often during busy periods maintaining order an become difficult therefore having a guard at hand who is able do this whilst your staff remain busy in customer service duties. During peak times of the day stores can get extremely busy and it is during these times that opportunistic thieves choose to strike. Therefore, it will be beneficial to your business to consider hiring guard for these periods as well as season sales when your store gets very busy. Evacuation procedures- Security guards are also trained to deal with evacuation procedures when a fire alarm is activated. They are responsible for getting all customers out of the store quickly and efficiently. Police Liaison- To avoid dealing with the stress of liaising with the police when a shop lifter is caught it is useful to have someone at hand who can do this for you whilst you focus on your other duties. CCTV monitoring- Managers are unable to put their work off just to monitor the CCTV therefore, it is important to recruit someone who can do that for you. Often stores have a CCTV system installed but there is nobody to monitor it making it a waste on an investment. Therefore, if you have CCTV installed in your store to enact as a deterrent it will also be beneficial to you to have a security officer monitor it to prevent as much theft as possible. G3 Security Ltd is responsible for providing many large UK high street and private retailors with Security officers. Our guards are based in stores all throughout London including sites like Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Lakeside, Blue Water, Westfield and many more. If you require a responsible, reliable and professional security officer do not hesitate to get in contact with us. You can either email us on info@g3security.co.uk or call us on 02032880000/02032880011

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Why you should choose an ACS approved security company

In recent years the security sector has exploded and when searching for a security company the market is wider than ever before. Though there is a lot of competition out there, here at G3 Security Ltd we are confident in the quality of service we provide. A signifier of this is our ACS accreditations and approval. Most security companies nowadays are regulating on their own terms however we are proud to say that we as an employer of guards and a supplier to clients, are proud to have high ethical and moral standards and codes of conduct that ensure that we are working in accordance with the law and additionally going the extra mile for our clients and employees. Down below is a little bit on information that clients should know when considering the differences between an ACS proved security company and a regular security company. Using an Approved Contractor Choosing an ACS accredited supplier for the provision of your contract security services will help you to meet your security obligations to your staff, shareholders and other stakeholders. Approved contractors are demonstrably committed to customer service and the compulsory licensing of their staff. This means their customers can rest assured that every private security operative deployed on their premises will be working within the law. The benefits of using an Approved Contractor are wide-ranging and briefly summarised below   Continuity of Service Suppliers of security services who are not Approved Contractors are only able to deploy staff that physically hold a valid SIA licence; to do otherwise is a criminal offence. Approved Contractors could be given special dispensation to deploy staff who have completed their training and are waiting for their SIA licence application to be processed. Approved Contractors will therefore be able to offer greater flexibility and operational effectiveness when supplying security services. Best Practice and Continuity of Quality You can be confident that the employment practices of the supplier have been extensively assessed in respect of quality and best practice. Should the Approved Contractor sub-contract, you can be assured that they will only do so to other SIA Approved Contractors, thereby maintaining the integrity of your security supply. Clear Customer Focus and Increased Flexibility You can expect effective customer-focused procedures in place to overcome any issues that arise in service delivery. The ACS Standard encourages service customisation, rather than ‘off-the-shelf’ packages. This will help ensure that the services delivered more closely reflect your precise requirements. Leadership and Innovation The ACS is a progressive quality initiative. It’s also a voluntary scheme. You can expect accredited providers to be highly responsive to change and swift to adopt new methods and best practices. The Extended Police Family The status of the ACS is recognised by the police and offers the potential for enhanced working relationships. The aim is to provide practical benefits through ‘joined-up’ police, business and community initiatives. ACS approved companies have a quality standard chain of supply. This ensures that everything that they buy has been through quality management regulations by their suppliers for ethical purposes. ACS approved businesses have good payment records to both their suppliers and their employees. ACS approval also ensures that all the guards that are provided to clients are screed thoroughly as according to B57858/2012 standards. G3 Security Ltd hold very high standards of work hence why we have been awarded major contracts by businesses that share our moral and ethical interests. If you would like more information on the benefits of working with an ACS approved company, I have linked below a handbook you are able to read through. Additionally, if you would like to enquire about out services, please do not hesitate to get in contact either via out website on www.G3security.co.uk or have a chat with one of our customer service advisers on 02032880000 or 02032880011.      

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The importance of a detailed site risk assessment in the security industry

Site risk assessment before commencement of any new sites Risk assessment is a logical as well as consistent method of assessing the assets, their vulnerabilities, associated risks and their impact. By conducting a detailed site risk assessment, you can reduce the damage from any potential risks to an acceptable cost. To understand the importance of a detailed site risk assessment in the security industry, we need to familiarise ourselves with a few terms: Risk – It is the potential of loss or damage to an asset. Asset – It can be a person or property, information or activity; anything with value to it’s owner. Impact – It is the amount of damage or loss that could be caused by an adversary. Threat – It is the potential to cause damage or loss to the asset. Adversary – It can be anyone – a group or an individual, that wants to cause damage to an asset. Vulnerability – It is any weakness that can be used by the adversary to access the asset. Countermeasures – These are actions on the part of the owner, taken to reduce vulnerabilities. Cost-Benefit Analysis – It is part of the decision making process where the management considers the costs and benefits of each proposed alternative and selects the most viable option available. What can a professional Risk Manager do for you? While identifying potential security risks for your site, the Risk Manager would look for ways to: Reduce damage to your business Eliminate or control any indicators Utilise your security budget in a cost-effective way Minimise intelligence collection by any adversaries They will then formulate a strategy to – Identify vulnerabilities in security Manipulate indicators to deceive your adversaries Apply countermeasures Modify countermeasures from time to time The strategy they develop would depend on the needs of your organisation, the current laws and policies in place, expected risks to your site as well as your security budget. With a professional risk assessment of your new site, we will assess your assets, threats to them and  any vulnerabilities that can be exploited. We will then go on to assess risks and devise countermeasure options for you to implement, and at each step of the way we will advise you with the costs and benefits, so you would always know what to expect and decide on what is necessary. For a FREE site risk assessment call us now on 020 3288 0000/0011 or email  info@g3security.co.uk. Powered by Colm

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Why security automation can never replace security guards

With the advent of sophisticated technology in the security industry, many private and public sectors have turned towards it for their security solutions. This has resulted in creating the conception that there is no more need of security guards. Which is an extremely dangerous idea, both for the companies and the security industry. Here are a few points why technology can never replace security guards Flexibility: Unlike technology which can be installed only at particular set points and have limited scanning perspective which can create blind spots, security guards provide the advantage of movement. Decision-making: Programmed systems can handle only a set of problems. Security guards are versatile decision-makers and capable of adapting themselves to any unexpected situations. Real-time response: Quick response is an important aspect when it comes to security. Compared to automated systems which only prompt police officials during emergencies, security guards respond and can tackle emergencies in a very short period. Cannot be hacked: In today’s world, where every system is prone to hacking, trained security guards provide a reliable solution. A human element: Having security guards taking care of you provides a sense of assurance which no amount of technology can. Also, unlike technology, the interaction is more direct and rich. Human barrier: From a thief’s point of view, it is extremely easy for him to plan and overcome technology than a security guard. The reasons being the unexpectedness and emotional elements which come with a security guard. An intruder will think twice before attacking a security personal rather than technology for the fear of an undesired outcome. Having stated the above, there is no intent of devaluing technology in any way. It’s just to showcase how some aspects covered by security guards are irreplaceable. In-fact, with proper training and knowledge, if we could couple guards with technology, it could prove to be the ultimate security solution.

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