We’re often approached by businesses who’ve recently suffered a break-in and are looking for ways to protect their premises and prevent it happening again. Whilst hindsight is a wonderful thing, it really is less stressful and more cost effective to ensure your business has the protection it needs NOW, rather than waiting until after the worst has happened. With this in mind, forward planning is the best way make sure your business has adequate physical security protection.

FirstEye – your business security specialist in Leeds

Here at FirstEye we provide a wide range of physical security solutions for businesses in Leeds. Our systems include options for businesses of all shapes, sizes and budgets. We can help you find the solutions you need to prevent your business from falling victim to crime. Physical security doesn’t have to be expensive in order to get great results and we’ll use our expertise to plan and install products which are right for you.

Commercial and business security system installations Leeds

CCTV is ideal for protect both the inside and exterior of your business premises. CCTV systems are far more affordable than they used to be and we offer systems which range in price and complexity. It’s worth bearing in mind that CCTV cameras provide an excellent deterrent and are known to deter even the most determined of thieves from entering a property. In addition, CCTV also offers an effective way to prevent internal crime such as shoplifting or staff theft.

All businesses, regardless of size and type, should be protected by a reliable security alarm system. We install a range of security alarm systems specially designed for business and commercial use, ranging from systems designed to safeguard large, multi-site premises and warehouses, through to alarms for small offices and shops.

Alongside our CCTV and alarm installations in Leeds, we also a range of additional security systems, designed to provide enhanced protection. From security bollards and access control systems, through to security lighting and electric gates, we have the expertise to provide your business with comprehensive security protection.

Access control systems are designed to enable you to control who has access to your building, or particular areas of your building. In addition, access control systems provide a replacement for keys and locks which are easily lost or stolen.

Is access control right for my business?

The answer to this is yes! Access control is ideal for all types of businesses, regardless of whether your premises are open to the public or not. As already mentioned, access control can be used to safeguard particular areas of a building, such as a server room or stock room, for example, or to secure entry points such as a reception area, staff entrance or loading bay. Remember that all businesses have assets which need to be protected from theft, so installing an access control system provides a simple, cost-effective way to safeguard yours against external and internal crime.

Here’s an outline of some of the ways businesses like your are benefiting from access control:

• Lost or stolen keys (which are expensive to replace) become a thing of the past. Access control systems are controlled by one or multiple users who have the ability to reissue access codes or key cards. As such, costs are kept to a minimum and security is maintained.
• Access control systems can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of individual businesses, with the option to reconfigure the system at a later date if required.
• For your peace of mind, we only install systems made by leading manufacturers.
• Some access control systems can be integrated with CCTV and/or security alarm systems to provide a comprehensive approach to business security.
• The access control systems we provide are installed by our highly experienced and fully trained team of experts in security installations in Leeds.

Get in touch with FirstEye

To find out more about the benefits of access control for your business, or to obtain a free, no obligation quote, please get in touch.

If you run your own business, you’re probably well aware your responsibility to safety in the workplace. Although ‘workplace safety’ includes things like electrical safety etc., it’s important to give careful consideration for the personal safety of your employees and customers, whilst also ensuring your business assets are protected.

We have many years of experience in providing business in Leeds with a wide range of highly effective security solutions. We know that not all businesses have the big budgets – particularly in the current challenging climate – needed to afford the latest high-tech security systems. With this in mind, we provide solutions to suit all budgets.

We also understand that the security requirements of different businesses are very different as an office-based business is unlikely to need as much protection as a shop full of expensive stock, or factory used to house valuable equipment, for example. Security is important for all businesses – regardless of what they do or how large they are – and we work closely with business owners to find a system that’s just right for them.

Planning your businesses’ security

Many business owners fail to think about security on a regular basis, having no idea if they are adequately protected. Whilst a ‘head in the sand’ approach might work the majority of the time, it can prove extremely expensive and stressful if the worst happens and your suffer a break in. Taking an inventory of your existing security systems is a great way to begin and spending a little time checking your alarm is a good place to start. Here are a few things you might like to think about:

• Is your business protected by an alarm, and if it is, when was the last time it was serviced?

• Do you store sensitive information such as financial records?

• Does your business have a reception area? Is it protected by CCTV?

• Does your business have a car park and is it protected from unauthorised vehicles?

Thinking about business security is a great way to pinpoint any areas which are vulnerable and could benefit from extra protection. Reception areas, for example, can really benefit from the protection offered by CCTV, whilst an access control system is a cost-effective way to control who has access to your business premises. Car parks often benefit from the enhanced security provided by barriers, whilst security lighting offers a way to help staff feel more secure and deter potential intruders. Last and by no means least, ensuring your security alarm is in good working order, or installing an alarm if you don’t already have one is an unbeatable way to increase the security of your business.

Contact FirstEye to arrange for your free security survey

Here at FirstEye we take great pride in providing businesses in Leeds with a wide range of high-quality, affordable security solutions. From alarm installations and maintenance, through to CCTV, access control and security lighting, we have the expertise to ensure you, your staff and your business are safe, secure and protected from crime.

Please get in touch by calling 0113 228 8599 to arrange for your free, no-obligation security survey.

The Easter holidays are almost here and after the challenges of the last couple of years, many of us are looking forward to getting away for a week or so. Home security is important and if you’re looking for a cost effective way to protect your home from theft whilst you’re on holiday, look no further than our ‘eggcellent’ (sorry!) security systems available at cracking prices!

Regardless of whether you’re going away this Easter or not, now is the ideal time to ensure your home is fully secure before the holiday season begins in earnest. It’s worth bearing in mind that the sight of a security system alone – whether a burglar alarm or CCTV system – is usually enough to deter the majority of thieves. In addition, it’s much less stressful and cheaper to protect your home before the worst happens, rather than installing a security system after you’ve been broken into.

At FirstEye we work closely with our clients to install a wide range of security solutions, with options to suit all budgets and requirements:

• Security alarms: an essential piece of security kit, an alarm will protect your home whilst deterring potential thieves.

• CCTV: increasingly popular with homeowners, CCTV offers unbeatable protection 24/7.

• Smart doorbells: these work in a similar way to access control systems and will enable you to ‘answer’ the door even when you’re not at home. A great way to avoid missed deliveries and verify callers, a smart doorbell offers a cost effective way to enhance security.

• Access control: particularly suited to elderly vulnerable homeowners, the latest access control systems offer the capability to check who’s at the door without having to answer it.

Get in touch for more information on our security installations in Leeds

We’re experts in installing a wide range of cost-effective security systems for homeowners in Leeds. We provide free security surveys and are happy to offer advice on the best solutions to suit your home and lifestyle. Get in touch by calling 0113 2288599.

There’s no doubt that installing CCTV offers a great way to improve the security of your home. However, before you install a system, there are a number of important points you need to consider first, as protecting your home with a CCTV system comes with a set of responsibilities such as the privacy of your neighbours, for example. Here are a few ways to ensure you make the most of CCTV technology whilst also meeting privacy regulations:

• Before installing CCTV system, spend a little time considering whether it is the best solution for you and your property. At FirstEye we work with homeowners throughout Leeds and will use our expertise to help you find the most appropriate privacy system. For some properties, for example, motion sensor security lighting may be sufficient.

• If your CCTV cameras do happen to capture part of a neighbouring property, or a property across the road, you must ensure you comply with data protection regulations.

• You should always make sure that the date and time on your system are correct and that images aren’t stored for longer than necessary. This means that footage must be deleted once it is no longer required. In addition, the information recorded should only be used for the purposes for which the system was installed.

• External cameras should be carefully positioned to ensure that they don’t invade your neighbour’s privacy or the privacy of passers by.

• In order to comply with data protection regulations you’ll need to display signage to let other people know that CCTV cameras are in operation, only provide access to the footage to those who need it (e.g. the police) and select a system which enables you to choose what to record.

This list covers the main points to consider but for further information on how to ensure you’re using your system correctly, please get in touch with us or see the latest government guidance.

CCTV systems installed in Leeds by FirstEye

Here at FirstEye we have many years of experience of installing CCTV and security systems for residential and business customers throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire. If you would like to find out more about CCTV and security, please get in touch.