In today’s unpredictable environment, protecting your property and assets is essential. Keyholding and alarm response services provide a crucial solution for businesses facing threats like break-ins or emergencies. By entrusting a professional security provider with your keys and alarm monitoring, you ensure quick response times and expert incident management.
This service not only enhances security but also offers peace of mind, knowing that trained professionals are ready to act. In this article post, we will discuss how key holding and alarm response work, their benefits and the value they bring to your organisation.
Key holding and alarm response is a comprehensive security service commonly used by organisations to ensure your property’s security by responding rapidly to any alarm activations at your premises which could involve a break-in, vandalism or emergency.
This combined service provides 24/7 protection, professional incident management and peace of mind by entrusting security professionals to handle any issues within your organisation quickly and safely.
With key holding and alarm response, a professional security provider securely holds a set of your property’s keys, allowing them to respond immediately in case of an alarm activation or emergency.
When an alarm goes off, your security provider will take the following steps:
As soon as an alarm is triggered at your premises a notification is sent directly to your security provider. They will check their monitoring systems/security cameras to verify if it’s a genuine alarm.
Once an alarm is confirmed as genuine, a trained security officer will be dispatched to your premises, arriving within twenty minutes, to carry out a thorough inspection.
In the event of a security breach, your security officer will follow a set of predetermined protocols tailored to your specific needs and requirements. Upon arrival, your security officer will conduct a thorough inspection of your premises to assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
If a break-in or other unauthorised entry is identified, your officer will secure the site by locking down entry points, documenting any damages and preventing further access.
If necessary, your security officer will promptly contact emergency services, such as the police or fire service to ensure a quick and coordinated response.
After the incident, your security officer should compile a detailed report outlining the incident, actions taken and recommendations for any further action.
This approach ensures that every incident is managed efficiently, safely and according to your established security protocols, providing you with complete peace of mind and minimising any operational disruption.
Key holding and alarm response security services can provide a measurable return on your security investment by minimising risks, reducing potential losses and avoiding disruption to your operations.
Here’s how these services offer you value beyond just security:
Intruder alarms are designed to detect unauthorised entry or suspicious movement within your premises. They are essential for preventing theft, vandalism and unauthorised access.
This type of alarm is designed to detect fires, smoke, or dangerous heat levels, helping prevent fire-related damage and ensuring safety of your colleagues, employees, customers, partners and sub-contractors.
Panic alarms are designed for use in emergencies where immediate assistance is required, such as during a robbery or in a high-risk situation.
Together, these alarm systems create a robust security network that addresses different aspects of safety and risk within your organisation’s environment.
At Magenta Security, every site we protect is equipped with high-visibility warning signs as standard. Our signs send a clear message to potential intruders that your property is professionally secured and actively monitored, making your property a far less attractive target.
If your organisation is just starting out on reducing your carbon footprint or have an established programme of sustainable initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
Magenta Security has Carbon Neutral+ certification, ISO 14001 Environmental accreditation, so is well-placed to support your organisations’ sustainability goals. Please feel free to read our sustainability story.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no-obligation, comprehensive risk assessment and quotation. Please call 0800 772 3786 or contact us here.
