Activating CCTV cameras with functionality such as infrared, facial recognition, pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) and vehicle number plate detection to determine where and why the alarm has been activated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhile the risk of a live intrusion or criminal activity may be low, this diligence prevents false call-outs, which can provide cost efficiencies for businesses, especially those with large areas of land or in rural areas.<\/p>\n
Frequent false alarms caused by wind, trees, or wildlife can result in fines from the local emergency response services.<\/p>\n
It also ensures that responders responsible for attending alarm call-outs are never put in a position of danger or expected to deactivate an alarm in the early hours without knowing what is happening on the ground.<\/p>\n
Which Types of Alarms Can Be Included in an Alarm Monitoring Service?<\/h2>\n
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Alarm monitoring applies to every conceivable type of alarm or device you might use within your security controls \u2013 provided the device or system can trigger an alert and circulate an alarm via cellular transmissions.<\/p>\n
We often combine fire detection monitoring with CCTV surveillance and intruder alarm systems as a blanket coverage that ensures all devices and alerts are logged and investigated.<\/p>\n
This can also extend to panic alarms, automated fall detection devices, smoke alarms, temporary wireless alarms, and body-worn cameras.<\/p>\n
There are numerous advantages, in addition to the ability to dismiss false alarms, communicate information with emergency responders, and ensure that any live intrusions are dealt with quickly.<\/p>\n
Some businesses, for example, may find that 24\/7 alarm monitoring reduces their insurance costs or is a mandatory requirement if the workplace or premises has a particular risk or is at greater threat of criminal behaviour and trespass.<\/p>\n
Others choose alarm monitoring to protect the well-being of staff, relying on professional, trained responders rather than requiring personnel to attend empty premises when an alarm is activated. This incurs travelling costs and overtime expenditures and potentially could put staff in harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n
Putting Alarm Monitoring in Place for Your Business or Organisation<\/h2>\n
Monitored security services are always customised to your requirements, depending on the number of alarms and systems you have in place, the nature of the organisation, and the types of risks identified during your risk assessment process.<\/p>\n
Our skilled security teams can also advise on the right parameters and response protocols or suggest compatible alarms and cameras that provide the functionality to verify the cause of any alarm or alert before deciding on the right response.<\/p>\n
If you’d like to learn more about alarm monitoring and how it works, please contact us at any time to arrange a good time to talk or discover the quality assurances available when you appoint an accredited NSI Gold II Alarm Receiving Centre as your alarm monitoring partner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Whether an alert has been raised by an AI-enabled surveillance system, a physical entry alarm, a CCTV tower<\/a>, or a perimeter intrusion detection system<\/a>, the process is always to identify, where possible, the level of risk associated with the alarm.<\/p>\n