Feeling vulnerable in your own home is a deeply unpleasant experience. If you’re a resident of a high-value property that may be targeted by criminals, or your work means you’re at higher risk of criminal reprisals, you may feel particularly concerned. If your family lives at your address it can add to the worry. Break-ins and targeted burglaries can be terrifying experiences. With reduced police numbers and an overworked judicial system, it’s not surprising that incidents of knife crime, sexual assault, robberies, and vehicle theft have all increased over recent years.
Burglar alarms and CCTV can act as a deterrent, but they often don’t go far enough, particularly if you live in a high-profile property.
How do you ensure you feel secure enough in your own home to enjoy your life without nagging worries?
A residential security team could be the answer.
What is a residential security team?
A residential security team can consist of a single or number of officers providing extra security for high-value properties, offices, individuals, and their families. These are highly trained professionals who provide a flexible service to meet your individual security needs. They understand risk and provide an effective first line of defence. They ensure the client is protected at all times, that their home is kept safe whether occupied or vacant and they give their clients confidence that they can always return home safely.
What does a residential security team do?
When you first contact a residential security team (RST) provider they will carry out an initial site survey. This will assess the current levels of security at your residential property, and any potential weak spots it might have. They will then provide recommendations to minimise the risk of intrusion.
The RST provider may suggest a combination of different services depending on your individual circumstances. This may include:
- Security systems and technology – state of the art security systems can dramatically reduce your risk of being a victim of crime. A comprehensive residential security system might include video surveillance, keypad entry, motion detectors, panic alarms, thermal sensors, locks, and fences.
- Security procedures – they can develop a range of security procedures for your particular circumstances. They will then advise everyone living in your home the precautions to take and the procedures to be followed to keep everyone safe and minimise damage to property in the event of a security breach.
- Manned security systems – this could include around the clock monitoring of your security systems.
- On-site security & physical protection– for the ultimate peace of mind, on-site close protection officers can discretely patrol your property around the clock. This physical presence acts as a deterrent and means there’s someone on hand to respond to any incidents quickly.
As well as being an excellent deterrent and providing peace of mind, employing security experts to protect your property and your family brings with it a range of benefits. It can minimise the financial loss caused by theft, they can quickly spot potential security issues and advise how they can be addressed, they can prevent criminal damage, and ensure a vacant property is kept free of intruders. They will also ensure your security systems are working well, eliminate faults and ensure that you’re always using the most appropriate up-to-date technology.
What sort of people hire a residential security team?
Increasing numbers of people are seeking private security solutions to help keep them, their families and their property secure at a time of rising threat. They come from a range of different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all share a desire to feel more secure.
There’s no one type of person who hires a residential security team. They may own high-value property, or property that has a high-profile or perhaps a very prominent position. They may have multiple properties, some of which are left empty for large parts of the year. Vacant properties are always at extra risk of attracting criminals. They may have young families and frequently work away, with the RST giving everyone extra peace of mind during periods of absence.
Some people who hire a residential security team have high-profiles or public facing jobs that expose them to greater risk. These might include people in the public eye, decision makers, entrepreneurs, or business leaders.
Residential security teams are not just for celebrities. They are employed by growing numbers of people from a variety of backgrounds to address their specific security needs.
