CCTV for Pubs, Bars & Night Clubs

CCTV cameras continue to provide a vital tool in the fight against crime and violence in bars, pubs and night clubs.

The advantages of having such a surveillance system in operation are fourfold.

• Staff and customers feel much safer;
• it enables staff and security to be directed immediately to a trouble spot;
• it produces tangible evidence to help find offenders and bring them to justice;
• because of all this, it acts as a deterrent to would-be offenders.

A CCTV system will also help in the carrying out of health and safety procedures; protect your employees, as well as spotting any in-house irregularities; and ensure the welfare of the customers.

Bar and public house CCTV camera systems are professionally designed, installed and tailor made for the precise needs of the licensed premises in question, using the latest digital recording technologies.

Remote internet access comes as standard.

If in doubt, call us and we will be only too pleased to give advice on which system will suit you best. It is also advisable to use CCTV in conjunction with other crime and violence prevention measures.

If you would like a system that enables you to view the images without actually being on the premises then that can be arranged using standard internet connection WI-FI or a mobile phone network.

Around the clock maintenance, training and customer support is also on offer so that there is  constant assurance that your CCTV system will always be there for you.

The benefits of using CCTV in your bar, pub or club

During recent years the popularity of CCTV cameras in public spaces has grown, helping to maintain safety on our streets. Shops and supermarkets use CCTV, but what about bars, pubs and clubs? Do we really need them? Well, the answer is yes and below we explain why.

A sense of safety
Any pub, club or bar that installs CCTV needs to tell customers of this fact. This is usually done via wall signs. What this means is that both customers and staff will feel much safer drinking in your establishment.

Stop trouble before it escalates
CCTV allows your security staff to quickly get to a disturbance or altercation. They can either stop any trouble before it escalates or alert the police.

Provides hard evidence
CCTV recordings produce hard evidence that can be used to help convict the guilty party.

A great deterrent
When people are aware that there is CCTV on your premises, they will be less likely to commit a crime. CCTV alone can create a less antagonistic environment.

Assist management with health and safety
CCTV can help with daily health and safety checks, and procedures. Overall it will help to maintain the welfare of all staff and customers. With a remote monitoring system, a close eye can be kept on both the inside and outside of your establishment.

Why use the services of a CCTV installer?
When installing a CCTV system, it is essential that the system is installed correctly. We use the very latest recording technology and specialise in the pub and club industry. Our systems meet the needs of your busy business.

It is also very important that the system is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

To learn more about our CCTV system installation for your pub, club or bar, then please contact us today!

CCTV for Boats, Yachts & Ships

Some people find themselves all at sea when it comes to deciding how to best protect their property, but for you, as a yacht owner, it should all be plain sailing.

What is there to consider? You want to keep you boat safe. You don’t want a thief in the night to snatch it from its moorings and glide silently off into the wide blue yonder; or an intruder to cause substantial damage; or, worse still, commit arson.

So you install a CCTV system. What could be more simple. And it need not be too expensive, either.

Here you have a first-class deterrent. Why would anyone want to risk being caught acting out any kind of crime in relation to your yacht when they can find others which lack such sensible security measures?

In fact, they are so effective that some people use dummy cameras, and these are obviously the cheapest form of equipment you can purchase.

The only draw-back is that if a criminal does decide to risk it there will be no footage available to help catch them.

It pays, therefore, to go the whole way, so that you know if anyone is foolish enough to go ahead with trespassing on your yacht you will have the evidence to identify them and bring them to book.

You will, therefore, have the peace of mind that a 24/7 surveillance facility can bring.

Call our team and we can quote for all types of boat CCTV systems – we also have install teams around the country, with experience of installing CCTV in all types of vessels

CCTV for Boats, Yachts, and Ships

Boats, yachts, and ships are, by their very nature, high value assets, and unfortunately, that makes them a prime target for theft and vandalism. Even kept in the safest and most secure location, determined criminals can and do get in, as exemplified by the growing number of ships being reported as stolen.

Unfortunately, the cost of hiring someone to protect your property around the clock is prohibitive, making this a less than ideal avenue to explore. Even sharing the expense with other boat or yacht owners, you would be looking at paying someone a living wage 365 days of the year.

Unless you consider alternatives such as the one we offer: the ability to monitor your vessel using a marine CCTV system. Ensuring that there is always someone watching over your ship without the need for you to hire a physical on-site presence, we can work with you to dramatically decrease the risk of theft.

Our products are perfectly designed for such a task. Offering high-quality visuals, we can position them so that they cover all possible entry points in the event of someone trying to enter your boat, ship, or yacht, so that even should the worst happen, the police and criminal justice services have plenty to assist them in their investigations.

Committed to providing a premier customer experience, we’ll treat you as an individual throughout the entirety of the installation process, talking you through every part of what we’re doing and taking your feedback on board throughout. We want you to feel fully involved in the decision-making so that we know your every need has been properly met by our team.

To learn more about installing CCTV for your boat, ship, or yacht, or any of the other services we offer, please get in contact with us today. We’re always happy to help with any questions or queries you might have.

CCTV for Building Sites

There is no doubt that CCTV security cameras are the best way to protect a building site which is always a target for thieves.

It is difficult for security guards to patrol such a site, especially if it is a particularly big one, but with cleverly and strategically placed CCTV cameras you can keep an eye on everything. They will, in effect, make it possible for you to be in more than one place at a time.

As well as acting as a deterrent, in the unlikely event of a crime being committed and items stolen, the cameras will provide you with such detailed footage that you have every chance of tracking down the perpetrators of the crime and recovering what has been taken away.

Just think, as your personnel leave the site, the CCTV camera system immediately  takes over, monitoring every inch of the site, while even if you are away from the site you will be able to view live footage which provides you with the means to notify any on-site security – or the police – if you spot anything suspicious.

A CCTV monitoring system on your building site will:

• deter theft or vandalism;
• reduce the need for on-site guards;
• reduce your insurance premiums;
• provide you with peace of mind.

And remember, there is always an effective system that is ideally suited to your particular requirements – Call our specialist team today!

Construction Site CCTV

When it comes to overseeing a building site and all of the plant machinery contained within it, you are responsible for a lot of very valuable equipment. Keeping a secure eye on all of that equipment and making sure nothing goes missing can be expensive, time-consuming and worrying. But hopefully, with CCTV, you should be able to overcome many of those worries. So here are three key benefits of using CCTV for your building site and plant machinery.

1. Save money
   Instead of having digital security systems in place, you will need to employ a number of different guards to monitor all aspects of your site at all hours of the day. Depending on the size of your site, the cost of this manual safeguarding can quickly become very expensive and amount to much more than the costs of installing CCTV equipment that is in place for the whole time the construction site is in operation.
2. Greater peace of mind
   Effective and advanced CCTV systems allow you to remotely access cameras and footage at any hour of the day from any location. This means that when you’re not around, you can easily check in and make sure everything is safe on site. This means no unexpected worries turning up one morning to find some equipment has gone missing.
3. Monitor employees
   Of course, no site manager would like to find that their employees have been stealing from them, but in the real world, these things happen. This could especially be the case if you are hiring in short term, unknown labour to fulfil demand. CCTV systems can help track and make sure that no one is taking supplies home which are bought for building use.

With ongoing yearly advances in state of the art CCTV security systems, it is cheaper than ever to monitor your building site and plant machinery. It is also quick to install and has surprising lifetime usage. If you think that some CCTV equipment is right for you and would like to find out more about the tailor-made solutions we have on offer, get in contact today and we will be happy to help.

CCTV for Driveways

At first glance, providing security for your driveway may not seem a major concern. But the more you think about it the more sensible it seems to have some kind of system installed to cover that area of your property.

For instance, very often you will leave your car parked there rather than putting it in the garage, especially if you know you will be going out in it again that day. If you do not have a garage it could be parked there all night.

Then again, you may be a workman with a van full of valuable tools, or you may have a caravan which is parked on some part of your driveway.

Think, too, of the advantages of being able to see who has been coming and going to your house while you have been out at work, or on holiday, even abroad.

Obviously you have to weigh up the pros and cons. Is the outlay in expense justified?

Many people obviously believe so, because the use of security cameras at a private residence is becoming much more common, partly as a result  of the increased need for security, but also advances in technology and the lowering costs of installation.

Therefore, proving driveway security using professional grade security camera equipment can be worthwhile. Bear in mind that this is pretty much the same equipment used in shops, bars, banks, factories and even government institutions – a scaled down version it is true, but one which does not lose the quality of its footage.

Ask our team for a free quote, it may be less than you think – and you have the total peace of mind that comes with a professional CCTV installation from us.

Why you should get CCTV security cameras for your home driveways and front of house

Security is a major consideration for any homeowner. Installing CCTV cameras gives you the opportunity to monitor what’s happening at your home remotely. There are many reasons why it’s important to install CCTV cameras in your home driveways and front of the house and here are some below:

Protection from unwanted visitors and intruders
A popular reason for the use of CCTV cameras is to protect your home against unwanted visitors and intrusions or attempted thieving of vehicles on your driveway. CCTV cameras will help you recognise the intrusion in your home and take the appropriate action necessary. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so make sure you are prepared.

Monitor your property remotely
CCTV cameras give you the power to monitor your property remotely. This is perfect for those who perhaps own a holiday home or are often away from home. You don’t need to be in at your property to know what’s happening.

Monitor the children and pets
Unfortunately, hazards at home that are dangerous to your children are everywhere, especially in gardens and driveways. If you have a CCTV camera installed, you’ll find ease and peace of mind in that you can watch your children play and take the necessary actions should they harm themselves or your vehicles – you may even be able to settle silly arguments with evidence of who started what!

Peace of mind
Having peace of mind is one of the top reasons why installing CCTV security cameras in driveways and at the front of the home is so popular. Life is already stressful enough without worrying about what’s going on at home or fears your cars or bikes may be stolen or damaged at night while you’re sleeping or even on holiday. Give yourself a break and enjoy life without fear.

These are just some of the reasons why CCTV for your home driveways and your front of the house are essential. We can help install your CCTV cameras today – get in touch for more information.

CCTV for Churches & Community Centres

It would be nice to think that it was not necessary to provide a security system for churches, chapels and other places of worship, but, sadly, in this day and age there is a growing demand for CCTV systems to be installed in places that used to be regarded as sacred.

Lead from the roof of such buildings is a prime target for thieves and such incidents have become commonplace in recent years, as have other forms of vandalism of church property.

Then, of course, there are the many valuable objects stored in churches – cathedrals in particular. Some house historic records and various artefacts as well as precious statues. Very often there is money which has been taken in collections or is as a result of some fund-raising project.

It is naïve in the extreme to think that churches are immune from incidents of vandalism and theft. In fact sometimes it is the very people that the church is seeking to help who are the guilty parties.

Therefore, such buildings need to be protected, just like any others, and a CCTV system is the ideal method with which to try to deter would-be vandals and thieves, using indoor and outdoor security cameras and a surveillance DVR.

Installing CCTV will not only act as a deterrent, it will also make it possible, should there be any theft or vandalism, to use the footage to bring the guilty parties to justice.

Contact our team to see if we can help you protect your church or community centre.

Church Security

Why CCTV & security is needed for churches and community centres

Both churches and community centres bring together a lot of people for a variety of reasons and activities. This number of people can raise a couple of security issues. In order to protect your church grounds and community centres, it’s essential a CCTV system is installed. Here are the top reasons why it’s a necessary precaution.

Deter vandalism and criminal damage
Vandalism is rife and can happen in the late hours of the night or the early hours of the morning. When vandals recognise there is a CCTV system in place and therefore a chance that they may be discovered, they tend to back away from committing the crime. Vandalism can cost an extensive amount of money, so it’s better to invest in a CCTV system than continually pay out to fix the surroundings.

Burglary happens
An unfortunate aspect of the current society we live in is that nothing seems to be sacred, and many will steal from churches and community centres in a poor effort to further their own material gains. Unfortunately, it’s naive to think that community centres and churches cannot be broken into. Having CCTV installed can help deter burglars or if the unfortunate does happen, then the CCTV footage can be used for evidence and to help identify the person or people in question.

Peace of mind
Having peace of mind when it comes to your church or community centre is a necessity. Worrying and stressing about things before they happen can preoccupy your time. Having CCTV installed can give you this peace of mind that you will be aware of what’s happening remotely. You can view your CCTV from a convenient place for you.

If you are interested in CCTV installation for your community centre or church area, then get in contact with us today to see how we can assist you.

CCTV for the Elderly

CCTV cameras are being used more and more to help keep the elderly safe and secure, whether in private homes or in residential care. 

It particularly applies if you have a loved one living on their own.

You know you are only a phone call away, but sometimes that may not be enough. A CCTV system can enable you to keep a visual check on their well-being all the time, and will also make it possible for you to call for help if necessary.

 You can have the software you need on your computer to provide you with the ability to view and play back recordings.

Wireless CCTV cameras in the hallway, kitchen and living room and porch would allow monitoring 24 hours, seven days a week, without intruding too much on the privacy of the elderly relative, and it would provide you with peace of mind, and them with a sense of greater security. It might also be an idea to have a camera that allows the person in the house to see who is knocking at the door.

You could even have a system that enables you to keep a check while you are away on holiday. These days there is no limit to the possibilities. There are now affordable systems that allow you to log in from a computer or mobile phone.

Whatever system you decide upon – and professional advice is always available from us – remember that, above all, you are doing your best to ensure that the elderly people you love are safe and sound. Call our team today!

Benefits of CCTV for the elderly

When it comes to home security or protecting a business, the benefits of CCTV are obvious and overwhelming. However, when it comes to caring for an elderly loved one, many fail to realise the advantages on offer by using CCTV to, in various ways, protect them. So here are some of the underappreciated benefits of using CCTV for the elderly

• Ensure they are taking their medication
• Allows your elderly loved one to maintain their independence, but with a watchful eye in case an emergency was to arise
• If in a care home, you can see the sort of care they are receiving, and make sure they are not being mistreated
• Can help as a tool in prosecuting any caregivers who are found to either be mistreating or stealing from your vulnerable elderly loved one
• Allows you to immediately respond if a sudden accident or emergency were to occur
• Allows you to live and work away from the house or nearby for long periods of time, without fear something may go wrong
• Cuts back on costs of having to hire someone else to come in and provide basic monitoring
• Can indicate telltale signs of early stage illnesses or disabilities, such as regular falls, erratic behaviour or even dementia
• Can be used to help track someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s which may cause them, only sporadically, to try to attempt something dangerous, like leave hom

Allows you to track for any unwanted or prying individuals, such as burglars or others trying to guilt money out of your loved one

When it comes to installing CCTV for the elderly, there are a wide range of different options available. Some of them are more obvious and act as a deterrent to intruders, while others are much more subtle and can be hidden in places that potential burglars, untrustworthy care employees and even your loved one, if necessary, are unable to see them. To find out more about the range of options available for CCTV for the elderly, get in contact with us today.

CCTV for Factories and Warehouses

A CCTV system in a factory brings many benefits, not least of which is a positive effect on your business.

Most obviously, it acts as a deterrent to would-be thieves. Speak to anyone who has  installed surveillance cameras and they will tell you that the amount of thefts from the factory has declined significantly.

If a theft is perpetrated you have CCTV footage at hand to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.

Nor do you have to be on site. You can keep on eye on by means of systems which can be viewed and controlled remotely over the internet 24/7.

CCTV also has benefits with regard to a safer working environment, ensuring that health and safety guidelines are being adhered to, and you can ensure that your staff are working as they should.

It is also a good way of identifying equipment faults and any areas of production that could be improved.

There have been a growing number of compensation claims in all aspects of society and CCTV can eliminate any fraudulent claims concerning your factory premises.

CCTV for Warehouses

When you consider the huge quantity and variety of materials and goods which are stored in warehouses up and down the country it comes as no surprise to discover that CCTV surveillance systems are in common use in such situations.

As reports of theft and vandalism in warehouses escalated it became obvious that security guards required some assistance in their task, and CCTV was seen as an ideal means with which to help protect the property.

The obvious benefit is that you have surveillance 24/7 and if there is an incident you are able to refer to the video footage and take appropriate action.

The primary reason for installing CCTV is to provide security and that it does by acting as a deterrent to would-be thieves, who will instead target property which is lacking in security measures. If anyone is foolish enough to break in to your warehouse then you will have CCTV footage which will enable you to identify the culprit and bring the guilty party to justice.

Another aspect of the surveillance is that you will be able to keep an eye on the activities of your own employees, thus making sure that none of them is guilty of some malpractice.

Your staff can also benefit in that the use of CCTV helps to protect them from potential hazards and if there is an incident resulting in injury immediate assistance can be summoned.

Another benefit is that you can monitor your warehouse at any time and from anywhere by means of a remote surveillance feature which allows you to monitor your property, inventory, machinery and employees via the internet.

Call us today, and we can provide equipment and installation to the highest standards and, if necessary, we can set up the system at a time when it causes least disruption to your business.

CCTV for Factories & Warehouses

CCTV for factories and warehouses is essential in today’s day and age. With increased crime rates, being able to monitor large spaces easily is vital in modern factories.

Specialist CCTV systems provide around the clock surveillance helping to safeguard equipment, stock and staff. Unauthorised access can also be prevented without any extra costs. More sophisticated CCTV systems feature perimeter and intruder detection.

Surveillance cameras on factories and warehouses can act as a huge deterrent to potential thieves.

CCTV is also great for keeping an eye on employees. Helping to create a safer working environment for all workers, CCTV systems can help identify safety issues and ensure all health and safety guidelines are being adhered to. With a rise in insurance claims in the workplace, CCTV can help eliminate fraudulent claims. Cameras can also be placed in staff areas, helping to protect their valuables.

A cost-effective security solution, CCTV provides greater security for large areas. Security guards will be required to carry out fewer patrols and instead spend more time monitoring live footage, perfect for large warehouses and factories.

If the unthinkable does happen, then CCTV footage could provide vital information and evidence to help bring the perpetrators to justice. The latest surveillance systems feature clear, detailed images.

No matter how big or small, your factory or warehouse CCTV systems can be completely bespoke to meet your requirements. Hidden areas can be monitored with ease and specialist cameras can be installed for effective use in the dark. CCTV systems can be installed both indoors and out.

Remote surveillance allows users to control and monitor CCTV at any time, from anywhere via the internet. Computer and mobile apps provide 24/7 access to recorded and live footage without having to be at work. Independent monitoring is also available.

CCTV for Farms

With theft in rural areas on the increase it comes as no surprise to find more farmers turning to CCTV systems to protect their property and livestock.

They realise that such surveillance operations not only act as a deterrent by merely being in place, they can also help to identify and apprehend any thieves and intruders.

There is so much equipment on a farm, not to mention the animals, that you may have to set out your priorities, be entrances to yards, farm machinery, barns, diesel tanks, the farmhouse itself, or whatever.

 It will all depend, to a large extent, on what you can afford, but bear in mind that systems can always be upgraded at a later date.

For example CCTV is also an important addition in security to help protect and manage personnel. Such systems help ensure that the correct  actions are being undertaken by personnel in order to comply with health and safety legislation, particularly in the production of food. CCTV recordings can also provide invaluable in resolving issues concerning working hours and time-keeping.

You will be able to protect livestock, which will be under 24 hour surveillance, not to mention the fact that you can also keep an eye on your livestock during lambing and birthing seasons generally.

Whether you have a large, food production farm, or a small family farm with a lifetime of work and dreams, we can help you find the perfect CCTV system to provide security and peace of mind, call us today!

Farm Security Cameras

The importance of using CCTV to protect your farm

Security is extremely important for farms and other agricultural premises and environments. So how can CCTV help to keep your stock, livestock, and equipment safe from theft?

Monitor intruders to your premises
Strategically placed CCTV cameras can capture clear images of any intruders to your property, ensuring that only authorised workers gain access. In the event that would-be thieves target your farm, you will be able to provide the police with video evidence.

Protecting water and feed supplies
A well-protected water supply is essential for agricultural operations. Farm CCTV cameras can help to protect this highly sensitive area of your farm. Where feed is stored for livestock it is essential that it is not contaminated by rodents. CCTV cameras situated around feed stores and barn areas can be extremely useful in monitoring rodent activity, enabling you to direct pest control activities to the right place.

Protecting valuable livestock
Livestock, especially rare breeds, is very valuable. Farm security in the form of CCTV cameras to monitor areas such as stables and holding pens can help to keep thieves at bay. Used in conjunction with motion sensor activated security lighting and gate alarms, CCTV can prove invaluable in protecting your valuable assets.

Monitoring livestock during lambing and calving
In addition to the security implications of having your premises protected from intruders, farm CCTV can be used to monitor livestock during crucial times such as lambing, calving, and foaling.

Routine operations, such as milking, can also be monitored remotely via CCTV and you can keep an eye on staff to make sure that they are working correctly and efficiently.

In these days of increasing theft from farms and other agricultural premises, CCTV could be your first line of defence. You can also use CCTV to improve the day to day running of your farm and business.

CCTV for Flats and Apartments

Anyone moving into a flat or an apartment will be keen for there to be an adequate form of protection, especially if it is in a big block, which is more vulnerable to crime.

And the best method of providing that protection has been proved to be  CCTV cameras.

Very often the fact that a camera is there will be enough to deter potential thieves or vandals. They will simply move on to a property which has little or no protection. If the worst comes to the worst and a flat owner is robbed, then footage from the CCTV camera will enable the culprit to be identified and apprehended.

CCTV is also helpful in monitoring any groups of people who are behaving in a suspicious manner or seem likely to cause trouble in the vicinity of the flats.

It has also been known for the monitoring of a CCTV camera to become the difference between life and death when people have collapsed and only the swift intervention of those watching the on-screen images has saved them. This is a true example of health and safety.

There is, therefore, a sense of reassurance when CCTV cameras are around in that kind of environment, but one has to be careful to make the right kind of balance between genuine security factors and any suspicion of an invasion of privacy.

If you are considering CCTV cameras for your flat or apartment – call us first!

The benefits of CCTV for flats and apartments

CCTV (closed circuit television) is a very useful and effective security tool that can be fitted around flats and apartments.

Car parks
Theft of and from motor vehicles is on the rise, and because the car park that serves your flats or apartment block is remote from the accommodation itself, residents and visitors’ vehicles may be vulnerable. In the event of a crime, police will have access to the CCTV images, enabling them to identify and catch offenders.

In poorly lit areas, residents will feel safer and less vulnerable to criminals if they know that the car parking area is protected by CCTV cameras.

Stairwells and lifts
Some very large apartment complexes are accessed via stairwells, which can be disconcerting when negotiated at night. CCTV cameras can help to reassure residents that someone is watching over them at all times as they enter and exit the building and will also serve as a good deterrent to undesirables who may be considering committing a crime.

It’s also a good idea to fit CCTV cameras in lifts, partly for security reasons, and also to deter vandals. In addition, in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, CCTV can be checked remotely to make sure that no-one is trapped in the lifts.

Communal entrance monitoring
CCTV cameras fitted above communal entrance doors can allow residents of the flats or apartments to see who is calling. This can be extremely reassuring to the elderly or to females who live alone; CCTV allows them to view the caller before opening the door to allow them access to the building.

Deterring vandalism and anti-social behaviour
In some areas, vandalism and anti-social behaviour can be a problem. CCTV cameras can act as a useful deterrent here, as criminals are well aware that good-quality CCTV images of them committing an offence are all that’s required by the police to make an arrest.

CCTV for Garages

No doubt you offer a great deal of TLC to your car. You make sure there is enough oil to protect the engine. You get out the wax polish to protect the bodywork. You put covers on to protect the seats. And so on.

But all this protection is useless, isn’t it, if someone breaks into your garage when you are out for a walk, or in bed asleep, and drives off with your pride and joy?

So what you need is a little bit more protection. And a CCTV surveillance system is just the thing.

Set up in the right place and in the right way it can save you all the aggravation and despair that comes with car theft. Just by having a camera there for all to see is usually sufficient to send any would-be car thieves on their way. They much prefer a garage offering no protection. Makes life much easier for them.

It may well be that you have other items stored in your garage which would be a target for thieves, so it is not just your car which is at risk.

As a bonus, there are systems available which would enable you to keep watch on your garage, through the internet or mobile phone, if you decided to fly off to foreign climes for a well-earned break.

So no need to worry. Just relax and enjoy yourselves. Peace of mind. That’s what CCTV gives you.

Give car thieves the kick… call us for a free quotation for installing CCTV in your garage!

CCTV for garages: protect your car, van or lorry by using security cameras

When it comes to your car, van or lorry, you offer it a great deal of TLC, whether it’s making sure there’s enough oil in the engine or getting out the wax polish in order to properly protect the bodywork. You may even find yourself putting covers on to ensure your seats stay as good as new. Some of us are simply determined to keep our vehicles looking as good as the day we purchased them.

All of that protection is useless, however, if someone simply breaks into the garage and makes off with your pride and joy, while you’re out or asleep. In order to ensure your vehicle is properly protected, you’re going to need a little more than wax polish and seat covers. That’s where an effective CCTV surveillance system for your garage can help.

By setting up a CCTV system in just the right place and in the correct way, you could potentially be saving yourself from the unwanted aggravation that comes with discovering you’ve been the victim of vehicle theft. Having a camera on your garage is usually enough in itself to discourage thieves from stealing your vehicle. If they’re out to steal, they’re far more likely to steal from a garage that has no protection than one that has a CCTV system installed.

If you use your garage for storage, it’s highly likely that you will have items other than your vehicle that could be a target for thieves. So think about more than protecting your vehicle. What kind of valuables do you have in your garage? Can you afford to have them stolen? A CCTV system will make worrying about your vehicle and valuables a thing of the past, and with some systems, you can even keep a watch on your garage via the internet. Ultimately, it comes down to peace of mind. A CCTV system provides you with the knowledge that your vehicle and belongings are safe – and that can prove to be priceless.

Hotels are busy places which require expert security solutions.

Protecting your hotel against theft, damage and fraud is highly important. We provide specially designed Hotel CCTV Systems throughout the Cyprus.

Busy hotel reception areas need monitoring, and CCTV is a very cost effective way to protect your staff

CCTV Installation for Hotels
As the installation of a CCTV system can be complicated, it is always best to seek out professional advice on equipment, placement of cameras, digital storage and monitoring locations.

It is highly recommended that a proper assessment to determine how much security the hotel actually requires be done, as such systems can get expensive. Determining how many cameras you need, where they are to be positioned, what they will monitor, and for how long, are critical questions that should be answered.

Protect key areas with CCTV

• ENTRANCES: As a rule of thumb entrances and exits are classed as vital areas. A properly installed camera can identify, or at least give a good description of, anyone entering or leaving the hotel at any time.
• PARKING: The parking area should also have cameras at strategic points.
• RECEPTION: The reception area should also be monitored 24/7. Again it is an ideal location for keeping an eye on guests and visitors.
• POOL AREAS: Other places to consider are the various recreation areas, indoor pools or spas and the like.

In all this, however, it is important to maintain the correct balance between using CCTV camera technology for the safety of the hotel guests while at the same time making certain that there is no invasion of privacy.

CCTV for Stables

On the face of it there does not appear to be much difference between farms and stables when it comes to offering protection.

However, closer observation indicates one area where requirements do differ considerably, and that is with regard to animals.

When you think about it, on a farm a lot of animals are kept together in one place. Horses are an exception. They tend to be kept separately. For this reason, if you are thinking about installing a CCTV system in stables or in a stud, then you should look into the possibility of fitting individual cameras to each stable.

That suggestion no doubt raises your eyebrows and has you thinking glumly in terms of huge expense, but it need not be as costly as it sounds. An individual stable is comparatively small, so it should be possible to fit a cheaper fixed lens camera which, in this particular circumstance, would be just as efficient as a movable one.

Individual CCTV cameras in each stall not only help to deter and detect any malicious attacks, they also allow you to keep a close watch on the situation, from a monitor, when a mare is giving birth, and enable you to spot any erratic behaviour or symptoms of illness in the horses.

Apart from the actual stalls, other places where it is advisable to have CCTV in operation are tack rooms and storage areas, and you really must protect your horse-box or trailer. The latter, in particular, are common targets for thieves.

CCTV for Offices

A CCTV system in an office environment can be beneficial on two main counts. It can help to protect the property and also the people in it.

First of all, the property itself. A camera installed on an outside wall is the best deterrent to anyone who has thoughts of entering the building for illegal purposes, day or night. Few criminals are brave enough, or foolish enough, to break into a property when they know their visit will be recorded on camera and therefore identification and apprehension are almost inevitable.

 Cameras in any parking space belonging to the office is also recommended to keep a watch on people arriving by car, and another important area is reception.

All this is for the safety and protection of any visitors, as well as your own staff, and CCTV has further value as far as the latter are concerned.

It enables you to keep an eye on the work-force – their time-keeping, efficiency, honesty – and to be aware of any disagreements which may arise, so that they may be quickly nipped in the bud. If there are disputes or breaches of security you will be in a position to find ways of resolving the situation.

Used in the right way, and with the consensus of the workers in the office, CCTV can be a way of bringing people together rather than driving them apart.

Which is, of course, good for business. Advancing technology has helped in many ways and CCTV systems is one of them.

Call us today to get a free quote for CCTV installation in your office building

Many retail industries have come to the conclusion that there are great benefits to be had from the installation of CCTV systems.

For those who run restaurants, however, there are particular advantages to be considered.

The main one is as a counter to those people who sneak out without paying their bill. If cameras are employed at strategic parts of the dining area and a nearby monitor is constantly observed, then such a manoeuvre is very difficult to complete successfully. It provides the opportunity for an employee to step in and politely ask if the group has not forgotten something!

 A CCTV system is also a good way to discover how and where you are losing money because of employee errors, inefficiency or deliberate theft. The cash savings alone can  pay for the security camera within a very short space of time.

When designing a CCTV system for your restaurant – and you would be well advised to consult an expert in the field – it is important to be aware of the need for some privacy, both with regard to your customers and the people who work for you.

By all means install cameras in such areas as the foyer and entrance, dining rooms, bars, stockrooms and kitchens, but keep them out of areas where it could be argued that there was an invasion of personal privacy, as it could leave you facing an expensive lawsuit.

If you would like a free quote for CCTV in your restaurant, please contact us immediately for a free quote.

CCTV for Shops

CCTV cameras are now a common sight in shops, whether the convenience store in the village or one of the superstores in, or on the edges of, the big cities.

This is hardly surprising, in view of the excellent work they do as a deterrent to crime, and also as a means of identifying and bringing any wrong-doers to justice.

Would-be thieves are often put off by the presence of strategically-placed and visible CCTV cameras, which is step number one in the fight against crime, and those who take the risk are usually caught quite clearly in the recorded footage so that they are either seen and apprehended at the time, or identified and tracked down by the police later on.

CCTV also offers protection for the staff and acts as a security measure for the owner, who is able to monitor any irregularities involving the work force. If staff know they are being watched there will be far less chance of them doing anything underhand and hey will be far more likely to give a good day’s work for a good day’s pay.

Shoplifting, vandalism and malpractice by employees are all, therefore, subject to the all-seeing eye of the camera with the result that safety, security and protection is offered all round.

There are many technological advances in recent years which have been of great benefit to shopkeepers and CCTV is certainly one of the most important.

Call us for a free quote – our teams can work around normal retail hours if necessary, and our quotes are very competitive.

CCTV for Traffic

There have been complaints about the use of CCTV cameras with regard to motorists, but there can surely be no doubt that they have been of immense benefit in a great number of areas.

First and foremost figures suggest that CCTV cameras help reduce accidents – and that has to be a primary consideration. If it helps bring down the number of people being killed and badly injured on our roads, then it is worth any minor inconvenience.

CCTV is also used in another way to help save lives. Video surveillance is employed to provide information for emergency services on the way to accidents, at the scene of accidents, and then in getting any injured people back to hospital as quickly as possible.

Those, then, are life and death circumstances where CCTV is playing a vital role.

Strategically placed cameras also reduce traffic congestion, which is such an important consideration, particularly at rush-hour when the patience of drivers is wearing thin, and it is at this time that CCTV also helps to keep bus lanes clear in order to prevent delays for those hard-pressed commuters.

The use of ANPR is no longer restricted to the Police – in fact, many car parks and other restricted zones are now using ANPR technology to protect and monitor their property.

The ANPR camera detects movement of a vehicle and reads the number plate using ANPR technology.

• Number plate data is received by the ANPR recognition engine which identifies the vehicle.
• Many ANPR systems record for a set time after the vehicle is detected, recording in full colour the occupants of the vehicle.
• ANPR is especially useful in traffic control environments, where you need to monitor and in certain cases identify a vehicle and it’s occupants – such as Scrap Yards, Car Parks and such.

Where it is necessary to record occupants – the camera needs to be positioned carefully and will need a polarising filter to combat windscreen glare. Light conditions are important – so usually a site inspection is necessary before a quotation can be given.

Ask us about how Automatic Number Plate Recognition can help you and about installation in your commercial premises.

CCTV Installation Only

We specialise in installing branded CCTV Cameras and Systems. If you have already bought, or plan to buy an off the shelf CCTV package from a retailer, but need us to do the hard work – then please contact us for a quote – often not as much as you might think!

• Expert installation of branded CCTV kits
• Discreet wiring, advice on camera placement and training
• Remote viewing setup on iPhones, iPads, PC and Macs

Once you have bought your own CCTV system, all you have to do is simply call us or complete our contact form for a callback. We will then talk with you to agree a time and date for your CCTV installation as well as agreeing the price.

Our CCTV engineer will install your CCTV system and show you how to use your system effectively, efficiently and with confidence. As part of your install only package, you will receive:

• Full site survey before installation to ensure that all of your CCTV cameras are placed in their optimal positions for the safety of your home/business.
• The full routing of cables from cameras to their power points and then back to the DVR (if using a wired system).
• Installation of cameras regardless of type
• Connection of the DVR to your WiFi/internet network
• Full installation of viewing and storage equipment
• Full demo of how the system works and training on how to use it effectively and to its full capacity
• Answers to any questions that you may have about your CCTV system, cameras or use.

Book a Free Quote Today

Act now and call +357 955 000 95 or complete our contact form to start the process of getting your CCTV system installed. Our install only services are priced very competitively and you will ensure that your CCTV system is fully working and protecting you and your family, 24 hours a day.

We are the Cyprus premier provider of install CCTV services and can provide these services across the Cyprus for all types of CCTV system. Many people like to do their own research and source their own CCTV systems, deciding to purchase their own system on the high street or more often now on the internet. This then leads to the problem of who is going to install your home CCTV system?

Why Installing Your Own CCTV System Can Be a Bad Idea

We understand that in today’s financial climate, installing your own CCTV system is very tempting as there are obvious cost benefits to this. Indeed, it is possible to install your own CCTV system but we would suggest that this is only the case if you are a CCTV engineer or a qualified and experienced electrician who is confident with such equipment. Even then however, whilst you may get a system that is technically correctly installed, you are missing out on the advice of a CCTV professional. There are other reasons not to fir your own CCTV system too:

It’s Not As Easy As It Looks
We know that CCTV systems may seem really easy to install but the fact is that they aren’t. It’s not just about putting cameras up, it’s working out a strategy to ensure there are no blind spots, ensuring that your WiFi network is compatible and hooking up the best viewing, monitoring and storage options for your system.

CCTV Training
Once your CCTV is installed and uiip and running, that’s not the end of the story! Now comes the next bit, learning how to use it. If you’ve installed your own CCTV system this may involve countless hours poring through the manual and trying to learn that way. Much better is to have a professional CCTV engineer run through it with you, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions.

Peace of Mind
You’ve bought CCTV to keep you family or your business safe. If you have installed it yourself, do you know that it is functioning correctly? Are you confident in your skills as a CCTV installer and can you trust your skill that they will ensure the system is working to its full capacity? Would it not be better to have your system installed by a professional CCTV engineer giving you that peace of mind?

Many homeowners consider an intruder alarm installation to be essential in making sure their families and loved ones are protected from harm.

Figures show that homes without burglar alarm installations are five times more likely to suffer from a break-in and that dwellings burgled once are three times more likely to be burgled again.

The staff at ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus understand what it takes to protect your home against intruders.

Recent advances in technology now bring sophisticated home alarm security systems well within reach of average households. Modern wireless security alarm systems installed in the home, for example, are reliable, flexible, unobtrusive and economic.

Home burglar alarm systems can be designed not only to sound an audible alarm, but they can be configured to contact you automatically by phone, text or even through a smartphone app to warn you of any suspicious activity in or around your home no matter where you are.

Users of home wireless alarm systems can turn alerts on or off remotely using key fobs or smartphones while affordable cameras can be equipped with smart sensors that can record and transmit images of your home should an intruder attempt to break in.

For even greater safety and security monitored home alarm systems can be installed to offer fully controlled protection 24/7 so that police or nominated keyholders can be alerted immediately in the event of alarm activation.

Only a few years ago, such sophisticated intruder alarm devices would have cost thousands of euros to install. The rate of technological development, the expansion of the internet and the rise in smartphone usage now mean that high levels of home security are available at a fraction of the cost.

Security-vetted engineers at ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus can carry out a FREE assessment of your home and give advice on the security system to install that best matches your security needs to your budget.

Skilled staff can install a home security system that is entirely unobtrusive, without damaging your home or décor. If you choose a wireless-only system, remember that, should you move house, you can take your wireless security system with you when you go.

A regular maintenance contract gives even more peace of mind as systems can be regularly checked either physically or remotely. A wireless network has the added advantage of natural expansion or upgrades at a future date.

Police studies show a well-maintained intruder alarm system makes you far less likely to become a victim of burglary and, with the low costs involved in installing even a highly sophisticated home burglar alarm system.

Call +357 955 000 95 for a free consultation.

Office security systems present some unique challenges when it comes to the installation of burglar alarms, access entry systems and other watchful measures.

Offices can be targeted for theft, illegal entry, even forced occupation and, as the most likely victims will be offices that have little or no security in place it makes sense to take precautions to reduce the threat or incidence of crime in your offices.

The first step is to conduct a professional assessment of your safekeeping office needs. That will require taking stock of your current safety measures and assessing the robust and the weak points.

A professional crime prevention survey should include an analysis of the current security measures, how these measures are implemented and enforced, how often they are overhauled and who is responsible for them.

Offices present unique problems for security alarm professionals. Many offices will have significant numbers of staff, some probably working in large open-plan environments.

Some offices may have areas that invite open access to the public while other sectors are strictly private or reserved for individual members of staff and not others.

Taking steps to protect your offices

Here are just a few of the safeguarding measures to consider when protecting offices and staff from unwanted intrusion or illegal entry.

Parking areas could have good lighting with CCTV cameras situated at strategic points to deter potential burglars. Even a barrier entry system in and out of the car park should not be ruled out.

Key cards or other door entry system can be installed in sensitive areas, and staff can be issued with access control badges to prevent unauthorised access.

When offices are open to the public, it is sensible to have a single public entrance for customer service, to install access control locks to doors that lead to private areas and to have CCTV monitoring of public rooms.

Arrange offices and access entry points so that unescorted visitors cannot go unnoticed, and issue visitors with temporary identification badges.

Other sound security measures include encouraging staff to keep work and personal items safe at all times, and this could mean having the capacity to lock computers, lockable cabinets within easy reach and to auto lock door mechanisms to ensure offices are not left empty inadvertently where confidential papers can be within easy reach.

Even simple measures such as labelling or security marking office equipment can help encourage staff to be more alert to office safety procedures.

And if office staff stay late it is most advisable that they do not work alone while placing great emphasis on the importance of keeping doors closed and locked.

Latest gadgets to help protect your offices

Recent advances in electronics, wi-fi, and wireless technology have given security firms like ProtoCrypt Securities a whole new set of tools to fight crime and to keep premises safe from intruders.

The most common of these are closed circuit CCTV surveillance systems and door access control systems.

CCTV camera can monitor specific areas of a company's workspace and signal any unusual activity both during business hours and when the office is empty.

Access control systems can ensure that all staff and visitors can be routed through a predetermined control area before admittance is authorised and once admitted their movements can be monitored.

Control points can be as high-tech as required, from simple manual keypads to fingerprint or even retina scans. The latest versions of 'swipe cards include video imaging where an employee's photo can include data such as work hours, contact numbers, car license plates and other information.

Other electronic systems increasingly used by security-conscious firms include miniature hidden cameras that can be concealed in a clock face or table lamp and be virtually undetectable.

Burglar alarm systems are another traditional office security measure. Intruder alert systems can range in complexity and price, but any alarm response system should cover all main doors and windows to be fully effective.

Most common are motion sensors that detect movement and window sensors that are activated when the glass is broken or if they are forced open.

Video monitors can be automatically activated with any unusual activity and cameras can be configured to begin recording automatically when a disturbance is detected.

As with all intruder alert systems, a key component is the monitoring. If an alarm goes off and no one is there to notice, or if it is ignored, then office security goes out of the window, along with the stolen goods.

ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus serves the needs of commercial and industrial owners for office security alarm systems across all Cyprus.

Call +357 955 000 95 for a free consultation.

Farms present unique security problems, depending on the type, size and layout of buildings.

Although rural crime is much less prevalent than urban crime, farmyards, barns and sheds are much easier targets for burglars, thieves, and other intruders.

Farms buildings are also often full of valuable equipment such as tractors, trailers, farm implements and fuel.

Farms are also relatively isolated and remote so intruders are far less likely to be spotted by passers-by.

Buildings, such as sheds and barns, are often scattered over a wide area and poorly lit at night, offering thieves plenty of cover to remain undetected.

Designing a farm security system that can protect all area of a farm can be quite a challenge and it takes someone with experience to make sure that all the primary sightlines are covered and that the right sort of system is in place.

Security response systems can be employed not only to detect intruders but also for other useful farm activities such as monitoring water levels in troughs, feed levels in hoppers, the temperature in livestock sheds or to ensure that vital gates and doors are properly closed and secured at night.

Camera systems can be usefully deployed in calving sheds, sheep pens and even horse boxes while miniature GPS systems can be installed in plant and equipment to ensure you know where it is at any time, day or night.

On farms where valuable mobile equipment can be driven away, it may make better sense to install security gates or automated entry barriers.

Farm security alarm systems come in as many shapes and sizes as farms themselves. For farms that only need to monitor and protect one or two entry and exit points, a simple GSM or GPRS system may be the answer.

These standalone security systems can be placed in any location and linked to one or many mobile phones with no need for a base station or control panel.

GSM alarm systems are the choice for farmers who only need to send alerts to mobile phones and are ideal when the farmers and farm staff are close at hand to respond to messages.

On farms where there are few people about it can be a real bonus to get a text alert when a forgotten feed delivery arrives or a contractor turns up early to start work.

GPRS farm security systems are usually better for more complex sites that need to be monitored through a central receiving centre. For multiple farm sites spread over a large area, there are more sophisticated security systems that offer extra functionality and greater flexibility.

Whatever the security system installed on the farm, detectors must be sophisticated enough to avoid unnecessary activation by animals such as dog and cats and to be robust enough to withstand the daily comings and goings of farm activity.

There is now a huge and ever-growing choice of components and integrated systems for farmers wishing to make their premises more secure so it is vital that you get some expert advice before opting for any particular system.

The rapid development of reliable wireless technology has brought down the cost of security installations while improved batteries and solar power gives added versatility to the design of flexible and robust systems for the agricultural industry.

ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus serves the needs of Farms and industrial owners for office security alarm systems across all Cyprus.

Call +357 955 000 95 for a free consultation.

Security lighting for home and business

Security lighting systems for home and business can play a significant role in making and keeping your property and premises safe.

Although it is no substitute for a comprehensive security alarm solution, external lighting at strategic points on your property can be both an effective deterrent to criminals and can also enhance other fitted safety measures such a burglar alarm network.

ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus can install external lighting networks to maximise protection of your property, especially in vulnerable spots around the home such as sheds and gardens and on our business premises in places such as car parks and outdoor compounds.

Good security lighting systems can give you reassurance as well as providing extra safety in all sorts of environments.

Domestic and commercial external lighting solutions can be highly effective in deterring illegal entry into the premises by illuminating dark corners and, when linked to a configured response alarm system, add enhanced security to a property.

There are a number of external lighting solutions that may suit your needs. They range from dusk to dawn lighting to timer switch systems and motion or heat sensor detectors.

Installing a CCTV camera alongside an external light will often prove the best deterrent as a potential intruder won't like the idea of being filmed in a floodlit area.

When designing and fitting security lighting systems, the expert staff at ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus will take several factors into consideration.

Wall mounted floodlights will need to illuminate as much as possible and are best placed high above the ground and angled downwards.

Care must be taken over the power of the bulb. It is not always the case that the more powerful the light, the better. High light levels can produce glare and dark shadows which, especially if you have a CCTV camera fitted, may actually make things harder to see.

Low-powered sodium lights are not only less obtrusive; they do not create much glare and so may be far better than bulbs that emit high-powered white light.

Lights fitted with an infrared PIR detector are activated by any suspicious movement and any change in background radiation can be used to trigger a light switch.

Lights also need to be sensibly placed. PIR systems can be very sensitive, and you will not want to dazzle your neighbours each time they open their backdoors. It can not only be annoying, but it also has the potential to cause accidents.

Lights can also be activated by a photoelectric cell, and this system is used to switch lights on automatically when it gets dark.

At outdoor places where an electricity supply is not available, our staff might consider new solar-powered systems that are getting increasingly efficient even on darker winter days.

You can see that there is a range of issues to consider when designing and installing security lighting systems, so it pays to have lights fitted by professionals.

All security lighting should be installed by a qualified electrician and comply with the Cyprus building regulations.

ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus can install security lighting for domestic and commercial properties across Cyprus.

Call +357 955 000 95 for a free consultation.

Emergency Alarm Callout Repairs to Security Systems

RESPONSE ALARM 24-HOUR EMERGENCY REPAIRS.
NO CONTRACT REQUIRED. FAST RESPONSE.

ProtoCrypt Securities Cyprus offers a full 24-hour 365 days-a-year emergency call-out service for all burglar alarm systems.

If your intruder alarm system develops a fault and is causing nuisance or annoyance during the day or night, the answer is just a phone call away.

An engineer can be with you in under an hour, but times may vary depending on your location. You do NOT need to have a maintenance contract with ProtoCrypt Securities to get help with a broken alarm.

Our engineer will need your name, address, postcode and any information you may have about the faulty security alarm system.

It makes no difference which company installed the alarm system or the make, model of the alarms installed. We can solve the problem.

We respond to emergency callouts, day or night, within a maximum of four hours, but we typically attend much quicker than that.

An emergency call-out engineer will attend promptly and silence the alarm to avoid further nuisance or annoyance before investigating the nature of the fault.

Our technicians carry an extensive range of spare parts and will attempt to reinstate your alarm system to full working order. Where this is not possible, your system will be safely shut down, and you may arrange a visit to repair the problem later.

All work is guaranteed and following the repair customers get a written report detailing any repair work carried out and a VAT receipt for any payment made.

It is crucial that you maintain your alarm system and always keep it in good working order. We can make regular checks on your security systems and carry out any necessary work to keep you and your property safe. Give us a call for a free quote.