5 Ways to Improve Security for Schools This Summer
Security for schools can be a big concern for school leaders as they prepare to break up for the summer holidays.
Thankfully ARM Secure are also getting ready for summer shutdown. We can provide a custom security solution to ensure that your school premises receives the best security this summer.
We provide fully accredited, expert security nationwide with the safety and happiness of our customers at the forefront of everything we do.
With school buildings left vacant for much of summer, ensuring that the site doesn’t fall victim to theft or criminal damage is vital. ARM Secure offer a range of options to help protect your school from criminals this summer.
To help guide you through the decision-making process, we have compiled the following list of 5 ways to improve security for schools this summer.
1. Alarm Response & Keyholding
ARM Secure’s network of accredited security providers allows us to offer nationwide alarm response and keyholding security for schools.
If an alarm is activated at your school then we can rapidly deploy fully trained security personnel to your site to assess the situation and escalate accordingly if required.
Whilst your school may have a dedicated member of staff assigned to deal with alarm activations, an active threat on site can involve real risk to staff. By having a professional keyholding company look after your site, you can have the peace of mind that should something happen at your school premises, an expert will be on site to handle the incident in a professional, safe manner.
2. CCTV Monitoring
Having a CCTV system installed on your school premises helps you collate evidence should an incident occur, but if you want to stop theft or criminal damage from happening, the best option is to have your CCTV monitored.
ARM Secure are one of the UK’s leading CCTV monitoring companies, with a team of experts delivering fantastic service to our customers from our NSI Gold Remote Video Response Centre.
With ARM Secure monitoring your CCTV, you can have confidence that you are properly protected. We use AI across our whole estate to make our offering more efficient. If your CCTV does spot a trespasser on site, we can escalate as required, including sounding an audible deterrent or alerting the emergency services.
3. Property Inspections
Another option to keep your school site safe is to schedule regular property inspections over the summer break.
ARM Secure use SIA Licensed contractors, to always ensure expert security for schools.
During a property inspection, we shall check all access points to ensure they are still secure, check for any graffiti or vandalism, look for any evidence of trespassers, and ensure no other damage to your property has taken place.
Whilst this cannot prevent incidents from occurring, it does stop you from returning to some unwelcome surprises when you reopen the site.
ARM Secure supply all our clients with a full report and photographic evidence once an inspection has taken place.
4. Guarding or Patrols
If you are concerned that your school site is particularly vulnerable this summer, ARM Secure’s manned guarding or mobile patrols may be the best solution for you.
This puts an SIA licensed guard on site to act as a physical deterrent against crime. Each guard is placed in locations and for times decided by the customer,
This allows for a real-time reaction to any incidents on site, limiting the chances of theft or damage.
5. Concrete Blocks
Unfortunately, there has been a notable rise in the number of unauthorised encampments on school sites across the UK, especially those premises with school fields.
ARM Secure can help keep your school safe from unwanted visitors, with our interlocking concrete blocks.
These blocks can be installed at access points on site and are an effective method of preventing vehicle access on site.
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