When you’re holding an event or running a business, you can never be too careful. Hiring a security company is one of the first steps you’re encouraged to take to protect your employees and your customers, as well as your premises and your equipment. Though security is a standard consideration and a normal expense, many myths around hiring a security company can make the decision overwhelming.
What can a security company handle? Is manned guarding or a mobile patrol necessary at every event? Here are all the myths around hiring a security company debunked.
You Only Need Security In Rough Areas
A common misconception is that security is only worth the investment if your business or event is located in a dangerous city or neighbourhood. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Any business owner is responsible for securing their premises and caring for any employees and customers on-site.
Vandalism, theft or some more serious crimes are still possible in quieter towns and villages, and you want to be sure that you’re doing everything in your power to protect your business.
Security Is Separate From Your Team
When you consider hiring a security company, your mind may immediately drift to the thought of bodyguards standing outside your building and ignoring your staff unless an issue arises. The truth is that firms like Clear Watch Security can be as involved in your everyday life as your employees!
Concierge security services combine the benefits of the front of house staff with manned guarding, with one courteous security professional operating from your reception alongside the rest of your team.
Only The Rich and Famous Need Bodyguards
You may believe that A-list celebrities are the only people who need to be closely monitored by bodyguards and security teams on wheels. However, mobile patrols are a sensible investment for any event security, as you’ll have a team constantly on rotation and checking every corner of your venue. Bodyguards are equally as necessary for queue management and to safely monitor speakers and guests at their tables.
Of course, any speakers at your event may not be recognised on a global red carpet, but close guarding can still be worth the cost for peace of mind and to display constant professionalism from your business.
Alarm Response Is Unnecessary
Yes, you can attend to triggered burglar and fire alarms on your premises for yourself! That being said, your ability to check your building on your own doesn’t render keyholding and alarm response services useless. A security company is trained and equipped to handle a potential break-in, and they’re much better versed in fire safety in the event of an emergency when an alarm has been triggered.
Suppose you don’t live near your business premises, and you don’t want to burden employees with the responsibility of keyholding and alarm response. In that case, a security company is certainly the best route to go down.
CCTV Is Spying On You
Any cynic would be the first to say that your CCTV system is spying on you, but that’s a total myth. You have complete control over any cameras installed on your business premises, and you’ll be able to access any footage whenever you’d like. As long as you’re serious about cybersecurity and keeping your control room locked, you’re unlikely even to be targeted for hacking. Other people’s CCTV cameras also can’t spy on you, as any recording must be disclosed for data protection.
Make the most of CCTV surveillance with drone security from a trusted local company, like Clear Watch Security. Contact us for manned guarding, mobile patrols and concierge security for your businesses or events throughout the UK.
