Security's 7 Vital Tips

Source: SCP Security

We have narrowed it down to 7 Steps/Upgrades Required for you to take and invest in once off:

1. You need to have Electric Fencing and it needs to be in GOOD working order, connected to your alarm companies’ transmitter and tested so that your response company gets the signal! 80% of houses display electric fences and 70% of them DON'T work. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to test if your fence is on or off.

2. Your Gate needs to be fitted with an ANTI-LIFT bracket with a tolerance of no more than 3mm. any gap bigger than this is deemed to be a risk and your gate can be lifted using a crowbar or pick handle.

3. Your Gates rail that runs on the motor needs to have a GUARD RAIL fitted. this precaution is to avoid a suspect breaking the rail and freewheeling the gate open.

4. PEDESTRIAN GATES are a BIG NO-NO! weld them up or take them out but these are one of the main access points used in House breakings when available.

5. Invest in a GATE BUDDY - this device is attached to your gate and wired into your gate motor with some ultra-cool technology. It is programmed to be armed 24 hours a day on a 24Hr Panic Zone on your alarm and is only disarmed when you press your gate remote to open your gate. the gate buddy connects wirelessly to your alarm panel inside and works like a charm! If your gate is opened without your gate remote it immediately sends a panic signal to your alarm provider and the response vehicles have a VERY GOOD chance of catching the criminals in the act. this is one of our favourite devices as the technology is cutting edge and catches the suspects at the gate before they gain entry to your house! The gate buddy works completely independently from your alarm system where it is Armed 24Hrs a day irrespective of the state of your alarm.

6. Make sure your alarm is armed when you are not home and make sure it is linked to a reputable armed response company who has vehicles in the area 24hrs a day who can respond to the activation within seconds if not minutes.

7. Do not have a delay on your alarm panel for when you open the front door, so you got time to disarm it with your code. Remember - When a suspect breaks into your home he is given more time to grab your items as the signal will not be sent to your alarm company until the delay is up, Rather get your alarm technicians to give you a remote for arming and disarming.