What is a burglar alarm?
A burglar alarm is a security system, also known as an intruder alarm, that detects unauthorised entry or suspicious activity in your business premises. These alarms can range from simple setups with door and window sensors to advanced systems with motion detectors, glass break sensors, and integration with CCTV cameras.
By linking your burglar alarm system with professional monitoring services, you ensure that any security breach triggers a swift and coordinated response.
How does a burglar alarm work?
Detection of intruders
Burglar alarms use a variety of sensors installed at entry points, such as doors and windows, or in high-risk areas within your property. These sensors are designed to detect movements, door openings, or glass breakage, immediately triggering the alarm if suspicious activity is detected.
Alarm activation
Once the sensors are triggered, the alarm system activates, emitting loud sirens and alerting anyone nearby. Some alarms can also send silent notifications directly to a central monitoring station.
Remote monitoring
With Securitas’ 24/7 monitoring, your burglar alarm system is connected to a state-of-the-art Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). When an alarm is triggered, the alarm will sound and make leaving the scene the intruder’s new top priority. If your alarm is connected to CCTV cameras, our operators are able to assess the situation by reviewing both live footage and the recorded video prior to the alarm activation. This allows us to determine whether it’s a real threat or a false alarm.
Immediate response
Depending on the situation, our operators can intervene in real-time. If you have opted for a CCTV system with audio capabilities, we can issue an audio warning to alert the intruder that they are being watched. This can often prevent a crime from escalating. In the event of an emergency, we can dispatch a mobile patrol team to your site immediately or notify the emergency services.
Verification and action
Once the alarm is activated, the monitoring team takes steps to verify the situation, ensuring that only real threats are escalated to emergency responders. This helps to reduce false alarms while ensuring a rapid response when needed.
Mobile patrols
Securitas offers additional services such as mobile patrols, where our officers can be sent to investigate on-site after an alarm.
Why burglar alarm monitoring matters
Prevention, not just detection
A monitored burglar alarm system doesn’t just record incidents after they happen – it helps prevent them. With real-time monitoring and the ability to issue audio warnings to intruders, your alarm system acts as a deterrent to would-be criminals.
24/7 surveillance
Whether you’re onsite or not, our 24/7 monitoring ensures that your business is always under careful watch. Any potential threats, such as break-ins or fires, are dealt with swiftly.
Tailored security solutions
At Securitas, we customise your security system to fit your business’s unique needs. We provide end-to-end services, from installation to monitoring, and offer a transparent pricing model so that you avoid large start-up costs and unexpected expenses.
Peace of mind with Securitas
Having a burglar alarm system is crucial for any business, but pairing it with a professional monitoring service adds an extra layer of security. Securitas provides real-time protection, quick response times, and experienced professionals to manage your security. From reducing theft and damage to offering round-the-clock support, our solutions ensure that your business remains secure at all times.
