We often talk about layered security. When this principal is applied to properties including homes, schools, offices and commercial premises, the outermost layer of physical security is the property perimeter. The right perimeter security solution provides the best protection against unwanted intruders and burglars. Its often an essential requirement for property and contents insurance and importantly, effective perimeter security provides peace of mind.
Here are 10 key reasons why paying attention to perimeter security for your home, workplace or elsewhere is vitally important.
1) Prevent Threats from Reaching Your Property
An effective perimeter security solution means any attempt to gain entry into your property is thwarted before they get to your door. Most break-in’s gain entry via doors and windows. So if burglars can be stopped at the property boundary there is far less chance of a break-in.
2) A Strong Crime Deterrent
Highly visible perimeter security such as CCTV cameras, anti climb protection, security lighting and security fencing tells any would-be intruder that the property is well protected, discouraging burglars, vandals and troublemakers.
3) Provide Peace of Mind
A robust, secure perimeter means families can feel safe in their home, employees can feel secure in their workplace and pupils can feel safe at school or college. Valuable assets and equipment is protected against theft or damage and the secure perimeter provides valuable peace of mind.
4) Reduce Risk and Liability
Damage caused by intruders and vandals is expensive. And losses to thieves, along with the damage they can cause, is also enormously expensive. A secure perimeter reduces the likelihood of these losses and avoid costly and inconvenient insurance claims and potential legal issues.
5) Maintain Privacy
An important function of a secure boundary is to not only keep people out but to also protect against prying, inquisitive eyes. People want to use their gardens without being spied on and commercial establishments often need to protect their intellectual property. A well maintained boundary can help ensure privacy.
6) Access Control
A robust perimeter with gates intercoms and an access control system helps ensure that only permitted individuals are ever allowed to enter a property. For many commercial and industrial premises reliable access control is essential in order to ensure there is always a record of exactly who is on a site at any given time.
7) Rapid Response to Intrusion
An effective perimeter security solution will not only deter and keep people out, it should also raise an alert if and intruder gains entry. Perimeter security sensors, alarms and CCTV systems can instantly alert you or designated security personnel, ensuring rapid action in an emergency.
8) Boost Property Value
When it comes to selling a property perimeter security is an important attribute. If potential buyers can see that a property is poorly secured they can be put-off. Investing in effective perimeter security not only provides peace of mind, it can also add value to a property.
9) Protect Against Environmental Risks
Modern perimeter security solutions can protect against and detect more than intruders. Some properties need to keep wildlife at bay, so appropriate animal proof fencing needs to be used. And some homes are bothered by neighbourhood cats coming into their gardens so effective anti-cat protection can be useful.
In some areas homes and other properties are vulnerable to flooding so early warning systems that detect when boundaries are breached by water can be very valuable.
10. 24 Hour Protection
Many properties, such as schools and industrial sites, have nobody on the premises at night. This absence immediately makes them far more vulnerable to intruders. Effective perimeter security provides protection even when a property is vacant.
