How to Protect your business from Crime

Recent studies show that crime against business makes up 20% of all recorded crime in the UK. As some of us are now working from home again, our business is closed, empty and vulnerable. So how can you keep buildings safe and secure during this period?

Here are some good reminders from CSGUK:

The first step is to identify where you are most vulnerable, this can be done by carrying out a risk assessment of the premises. This is because most burglaries are unplanned and criminals usually look for a lack of preventative measures and procedures. By strengthening doors, fitting locks, shutters, grilles, security lighting, Access Control, CCTV, Intelligent safes or an intruder alarm you can deter burglars.

Secondly, it is also advisable to install signs warning the public that CCTV is in operation. Why? Well, it is a good deterrent but will also help with data protection, should you ever have a situation where you need to provide footage. CCTV can provide vital evidence to the police, or insurance company whilst allowing you to monitor who is accessing your premises. Taking extra measures to secure your premises will help reduce insurance costs too - in fact,

most insurers will ask if your property is covered by CCTV.

Third, you should also ensure that your security systems are being maintained, serviced and checked regularly by site qualified people, they will have polices and procedures that are documented, regularly maintaining your equipment can reduce potential faults and increase the lifespan of your system.

Fourth, It is also worth making sure your staff have received awareness training and are able to identify suspicious behaviour and know how to report it.

And Finally, carrying out a regular stock or inventory audit is a good way to find anomalies before it's too late. Remember, if you do have an incident, involve the police and your insurance company immediately, and ensure any broken entry points are secure as you are more at risk immediately after a break-in or a theft.

So keep your business safe and look out for your community. If you have any concerns or want to check your security, CSGUK offers a free security consultative service where we will happily visit your premises and a perform a complete security check, provide you with an estimate and help define what you need at no obligation.

If you’d like to talk to us about specific security products or ask a question about any of our services, please email sales@csguk.com or call us +44 (0) 844 8000 448.

and we'll be more than happy to help...

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Keep them Safe!

With protection now more important than ever, CSGUK has solutions for your premises that give you complete control, whether letting visitors in or locking visitors out!

In these unprecedented times, there's a lot of talk about getting a grip on this pandemic, about getting it under control. Doing this successfully depends heavily on the system we have in place to address the safety of our staff, customers and premises.

What sort of measures are we talking about? It's certainly worth asking questions such as: "Where required, are my staff and customers wearing adequate personal protective equipment?"; "How do we know if someone has a high temperature, one of the symptoms of Covid-19, meaning a potential hazard for others in their vicinity"? and finally "How do I address the implementation of a system that addresses these issues?"

We're not suggesting deploying an army of individuals to do door checks to make sure they comply - that's just not practical on a number of levels, whether it be financial or efficient accessibility. Fortunately, technology and know-how are there to help out! Whether it's retail, commercial or industrial, our tailor-made access control and door entry solutions help increase security and make environments safer. How does it work, I hear you say?

Well before people move freely around the building, you can monitor and approve access, make sure they are wearing adequate personal protective equipment and even take a temperature check. And if you have bespoke requirements, CSGUK will provide the right access control solutions for your premises.

The benefits of Access Control Systems

• Access control systems give you ultimate control and monitoring

• Replacing locks and keys with electronic access control enables your staff and visitors to move around the premises without having to physically touch a door

• Contactless entry/exit systems reduce physical contact, are hygienic and help stop the spread of germs

• On arrival, visitors will receive a QR code instead of an access card

• Temperature checks monitor staff well-being

• Supports social distancing and comply's with capacity regulations

• Increase ease of access for staff and visitors

• Protect against unwanted visitors

Contact our sales team today for more help in keeping your staff, customers and premises safe: Email us on sales@csguk.com or call us on +44 (0) 844 8000 448.

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Did you smile today?

We're all aware that face-covering has been mandatory across the retail industry and public transport sector since July this year. With hefty fines now enforceable for not adhering to the rules, how can you be sure that your customers and staff are?

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It's become our new normal! Before we leave the house now, not only do we check that we've got our phones and wallets - we also check that we've got our face masks! And with good reason too - over and above playing our part in helping to protect the lives of others, with heavy fines now enforceable to business owners who are already feeling the added financial burden of COVID-19, it's important to make sure the rules are followed by all in our care.

Following the new guidelines for businesses to be COVID-19 secure, The Prime Minister has announced new measures for businesses in entertainment, leisure and close-contact centres who must now follow COVID-19 secure guidelines or face fines of up to £10,000! These days we rarely see people's smiles, and a fine of that size certainly wouldn't make seeing them any sooner any easier!

Would you like something to smile about?

At CSG UK, we are committed to keeping you, your staff and your business safe by supplying and installing mask detection systems which now identify and notify when a person is not wearing a face covering. This brand-new technology is designed to increase operational efficiencies, deliver a quick return on investment, and ultimately, protect customers and employees.

Contact CSG UK today for a quick and easy solution to help you keep your staff and business COVID-19 secure - because even though we can't see your smile, WE STILL WANT YOU TO SMILE! Email us on sales@csguk.com or call us on +44 (0) 844 8000 448.

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