An RFID Checkpoint system enables guards to log their movements around a site, providing security for the guard and peace of mind for the client. The reports generated can be tailored to suit the requirements of the site owner and the route tailored to focus on potential weak spots within the guarded premises.
What is an RFID Checkpoint System?
An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Checkpoint System, also known as a Diester, is a route monitoring device which allows security guards to ‘sign in’ at various pre-planned points throughout a site. There are multiple systems available commercially, we personally like the Vanguard 8 Patrol System by JWM due to its robustness in bad weather (To be expected in the UK) and the two switchable reading distance modes.
How Does it Work?
The RFID Checkpoint system will comprise of two components, a docking station and the handheld reader. A guard simply swipes the reader over the pre-installed checkpoints positioned around the site which then records the time, date and checkpoint number. At the end of a patrol this can be passed back to the office staff who will then download the recorded information in the form of an excel spreadsheet.
Checkpoint readers sometimes have adjustable range, the Vanguard 8 has both 2.4Ghz and 125Khz modes with the former providing a reading distance of up to 30 meters. The distance is controlled by the RFID tags and not the patrol reader which is a feature we particularly like, it means that guards can’t switch modes and record data from distances inappropriate to the site in question.
The number of checkpoints and the route itself can be extended and customized around the guards patrolling activities. The data collector will record each site by its unique number and the management software will use this to ensure the patrol is recorded in the correct order.
Benefits of a guard checkpoint patrol system
The benefits of a guard tour patrol system can be broken down into 3 main categories, clients, guards and security controllers.
The main benefit is for clients and why this system is important to us. It allows us to evidence each site visit and that certain areas of the business were physically inspected and checked. This is particularly important with Mobile patrols, often part of corporate concierge or access control contracts, where patrols can be random and not often validated by a member of staff on site. The benefit for the client is not just peace of mind that their site is secure, it also helps build trust and displays a high level of transparency which is key to building a lasting relationship.
A guard patrol system provides evidence for guards that they are doing as instructed and provides them an extra level of safety should there be any confusion over their login time and attendance. On larger sites, it helps with creating a memorable route, important when a guard can be attending over 10 sites per day.
Finally, for a security controller, it provides a back-up to logs and trackers (which often can’t accurately predict the location in bad coverage areas like a shopping centre) that both the guard is doing their job correctly and also protection should any legal issues arise following the worst case scenario of a security breach. As the data is stored locally and not over a mobile phone network you can rely on it even if other systems fail.
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The first step in training security staff is a realistic plan. You might have a great plan in mind, but in order to achieve success, you need a budget to match. The costs of any relevant courses, training activities and or exercises must be tailored for each individual job.
Once the budget has been agreed and is out of mind, set out your work plan. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish with your training and how you are going to go about achieving it; Do you need a venue? Is there a deadline? Are your trainees all on the same level of learning? Make sure you keep on track by including key events in your plan such as meetings and training events.
All Veritech Security Guards will be put through various courses, making sure it’s relevant for the job in hand.
First Aid Training
Fire Marshall Training
Traffic Marshall Training
If applicable to your training, ensure your trainees are ready for the process of applying for an SIA licence. Do they have the documents required? Are they prepared for their background checks? Do they have the right to work in the UK? If you or your trainees are concerned about the application process, point them in the direction of sia.homeoffice.gov.uk to help them get the information they require.
Now, the training. Train your staff using the training plan you have perfectly tailored to your company. It could be worth conducting realistic simulations of situations your new staff could find themselves in, to allow you to gage how they may react under stress or in a potentially dangerous situation. Make note of when things go wrong so you are able to learn from the experiences.
Once the training is complete, take time to reflect on how things went. Continuous improvement can be made from each training session you do, allowing the company and its employees to positively grow.
Veritech has trained 100’s of security guards over the years, deploying them to sites across Southampton and the wider Hampshire, Dorset areas. Learn more below. 
A little common sense might go a long way?
I finally had time to read the majority of the new Criminal Finance Act introduced Last year.
The entire act is very impressive and especially the subject of tax. Businesses must show more diligence when recruiting / employing staff by asking for UTR numbers.
- Tax evasion costs the UK Government over £30 billion a year!
A recent observation that blew me away with absolute respect, it is a foreign policy introduced quite recently, by our good neighbours Ireland. I witnessed this first-hand. The banking systems in Ireland will refuse to give a bank account to any person without a PPS number (UTR number equivalent), giving the authorities complete transparency of earnings and savings should the need ever arise.
Given we are still in the EU and Ireland have managed to appease the new GDPR regulations with the EU Parliament, it might be a worthy exercise if the Inland Revenue takes a peek at Ireland’s policy on this.
Quite remarkable and ingenious, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners have undoubtably got it right with a little common sense.
Implementing this in the UK would produce astonishing changes in the way the Revenue police, monitor and collect Her Majesty’s taxes.
The number of police stations open to the public has almost halved in seven years, according to new figures.
Nearly 400 front counters have been shut across England and Wales, a Freedom of Information request by the Mail on Sunday found.
Figures from 31 out of 43 forces showed a fall from 901 open counters in 2010 to 510 as of March this year – a decrease of around 43 per cent. It comes amid political pressure on the Government over the reduction in the number of police officers and the rise in violent crime reported to forces.
A similar request last month found the Metropolitan Police sold off almost £1 billion in London property in the last five years, including 24 police stations.
The Met told the Mail on Sunday the number of London police stations, which it defines as operational buildings with a front counter, had halved from 148 in 2010 to 73 in 2017.
Other major forces cutting public counters include West Midlands Police, which closed 29 over the period, and Greater Manchester Police, which also slashed numbers in half from 22 to 11.
The paper also said Derbyshire Police saw the biggest reduction, with the number of front counters open to the public falling 84 per cent from 25 to four. It also cites Hertfordshire, a county with a population of nearly 1.2 million people, as having three fully operational police stations with front counters, compared with 10 seven years ago.
The force’s website shows there are three stations open to the public daily, two others with a reduced counter service and 15 with no public access. Stations with cells also closed at a rate of 45 per cent since 2010, falling from 282 to 155 across the 31 force areas.
A spokesman for the National Police Chiefs Council said: “Police are now far more accessible to the public online and by phone. “Chief constables and police and crime commissioners will take decisions together about the numbers and location of police stations and front counters to meet their communities’ needs balanced against force budgets and priorities.
“All forces ensure they have custody facilities to meet their levels of demand. In recent years, several forces have replaced and renewed their custody suites.” A Home Office spokeswoman said crime had fallen, according to the latest Crime Survey for England and Wales figures released last month. She added: “The Government has protected overall police spending in real terms since the 2015 Spending Review.
“Decisions on the operational deployment of resources and the size of the police workforce are rightly a matter for chief constables, in association with Police and Crime Commissioners, but police forces continue to have the resources they need to do their important work.”
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said in a statement: “The safety of Londoners is my top priority. Our police officers work incredibly hard often risking their own safety to keep us safe.
“Today’s Mail on Sunday investigation shows the devastating effects of government cuts on our police force. Years of under-investment and real-terms cuts have forced the closure of around four in ten police stations open to the public in the England and Wales at a time when reports of violent crime are on the rise.
“Since 2010, huge government cuts to the Metropolitan Police Service has meant drastic action being taken to protect frontline police officers in the capital.
“The Met has already had to find £600m of savings since 2010. That is why the number of police station front counters in London has already gone from 149 to 73 and thousands of police staff have been cut. “In the coming years, due to further Government cuts we will have to find another £400m of savings plus up to £700m more if the police funding formula changes. That is why we are now having to consult on closing up to half of London’s remaining police station front counters.
“Despite this drastic action, Government cuts are so severe that we may also be left with no alternative but to look at reducing frontline officers if ministers go ahead as planned.”
A construction site alarm system is essential for preventing trespassers or vandals from damaging your property and delaying the completion of your project. Often these alarm systems are wireless and offer advanced features in order to allow for the deterring, alarming and response against criminals. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of construction site security systems.
Deter with a construction site alarm system
First and foremostly, an alarm system for your construction site acts as a great deterrent for vandals and trespassers. Trespassers, vandals or thieves can set your project back considerably. An alarm system in plain sight allows you to deter criminals from entering your property in the first place.
Alarm with a construction site alarm system
As many alarm systems are battery powered, they resist being tampered with by would-be criminals. This also means that even if the electricity and phone lines are turned off on the site, the alarm system will still sound.
When the alarm does sound, signals will be sent to Veritech, the keyholder, and the site owner. These alarms are often silent to not disturb neighbours and also the criminals before they can be caught.
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React and respond quickly with construction site alarm system
A wireless alarm system is easily coupled with a CCTV system and other professional monitoring solutions, to ensure a quick presence on-site from security guards or police. It also means that your security solutions are operational 24 hours a day, so no matter when your construction site’s security is compromised, your security company will be taking care of it.
With all of these security systems combined, your site stays safe and your project doesn’t experience any setbacks. For more information about a construction site alarm system or any of our other security solutions, get in touch. We’d be happy to hear from you for a free site security survey.
A human presence on your vacant property, construction site or business premises is an ideal way to deter any would-be intruders and de-escalate situations. Manned guarding is crucial for a number of reasons. This post will explore some of the facts about manned guarding.
What is Manned Guarding?
Manned guarding simply means that you have humans (and dog handlers if required) patrolling and monitoring your property in case of criminal activity. Manned guarding is proven to prevent a lot of break-ins, vandalism and theft.
It also offers a heightened feeling of security for your staff and customers. Having a trained professional on hand in case of an emergency can be extremely comforting.
Are There Different Types of Manned Guarding?
In short, yes. You can opt for a guard who will be present from 9-5 each day, during working hours, or a highly trained guard that’s on site 24 hours a day. The type of manned guarding you opt for depends on your business’ needs.
What Can Manned Guards Do?
While manned guards are highly trained in de-escalating situations and will monitor your business, it is important to remember that they are not the police. If your business is a shop, for example, and a guard catches a shoplifter, they are allowed to use a reasonable amount of force to detain the person. Arresting that person, however, is up to the police.
Security guards in the United Kingdom are required to have been licensed by the Security Industry Authority. Ensure that any guards you hire are registered with this authority.
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For more information about our manned guarding, or any of our other security solutions, please get in touch. We are always willing to help you to better protect your business.
Southampton Vacant Property Security
Unfortunately, Southampton has its fair share of criminals. Theft and vandalism are rife in the area, and these can be major setbacks for a business. Securing your vacant property in Southampton is vital to ensure that you’re protected against break-ins, vandalism and theft. Find out more about securing your vacant property in Southampton.
Securing windows and doors
At Veritech we offer a number of solutions for securing your vacant property in Southampton. Windows and doors can be boarded up with chipboard and ply to prevent potential thieves from smashing a window and getting into the premises. We also offer galvanised steel, which is naturally much stronger than chipboard and ply and offers a much stronger security solution.
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CCTV security for your vacant property in Southampton
Investing in CCTV for your vacant property is an ideal way to keep track of people trying to access your building. With wireless CCTV technology, you can check on your vacant property in Southampton from anywhere in the world, just using your phone. If the CCTV system is coupled with an alarm, any unwanted guests will likely be deterred. For the more tenacious criminal who breaks in regardless, the CCTV footage will act as evidence if you decide to prosecute.
Nightly mobile patrols for your vacant property in Southampton
A human presence is one of the most effective deterrents for would-be criminals. Mobile patrols can patrol parts of your vacant property in Southampton that CCTV cameras can’t see. In addition to this, mobile patrol guards are experts in diffusing situations before they have a chance to escalate. This means that they’ll be able to keep your building safe from intruders and save you time and money.
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A vacant property can, unfortunately, often be a target for unwanted visitors. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to secure your property until it’s ready to be used again. Here are some of the best methods for securing a vacant property.
Perimeter Security
Perimeter security can refer to physical barriers to stop people from getting onto your vacant property, or more modern, electronic barriers. Electronic methods mean that intruders will set off an alarm once they trespass onto the property so that security teams or police are notified and can quickly deal with the situation.
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Chipboard and Ply
Chipboard and ply can be used to board up windows and doors on a vacant property. You’ve probably seen boarded up buildings before. Chipboard and ply are used to make it more difficult for intruders to get into the building via broken windows or open doors.
Steel Sheets
Galvanised steel sheets are the next progression from chipboard and ply. Naturally, steel sheets are stronger and harder to pry off than their chipboard cousins. At Veritech, all of our steel sheets are secured with security screws which can only be removed by our team of specialists. This makes it a lot harder for intruders to gain access to your vacant property.
Mobile Patrols
Regular mobile patrols are a great way to keep unwanted visitors off of your property. Travelling either by foot or by car, mobile patrols can survey areas that might not be covered by CCTV, and deal with intruders quickly and efficiently before a situation has a chance to escalate. They also act as an incredible deterrent, as intruders are less likely to make their way onto a vacant lot if they know that mobile patrols are active in the area.
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Vacant Property CCTV
Another great criminal deterrent, CCTV is a great addition to your vacant property. If intruders do trespass on your land, CCTV allows you the opportunity to catch those responsible for the act and count as evidence if you decide to prosecute in the future. Ensure, however, that you are using actual CCTV cameras rather than dummy cameras – dummy cameras are nowhere near as effective.
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If you would like a professional approach to securing your vacant property, get in touch today. We offer a range of plans to suit any business and budget and will keep your property secure until you are ready to use it again.
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Unlike alarms or security cameras, mobile patrols offer a physical presence, making them great at deterring potential criminals. In this post, we discuss the advantages of mobile patrols and how they can save your business money and time. In 2017, we have seen the largest annual increase in crime in a decade – there has never been a better time to invest in the proper security for your business.
Incredibly Flexible Security
One of the key features of these patrols is how quickly and frequently they can be changed to suit your convenience. Mobile patrols without strict routines and patterns help to deter criminals, as they cannot plan their trespassing to suit a time when the guards will not be around. If criminals are unable to plan their activities around the routines of security guards, it makes it much more difficult for them to trespass and most will not take the risk.
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Mobile Patrols Let You Keep an Eye on An Area
Ideal for the business owner with a number of properties, mobile patrols will offer protection to an entire area. As a business owner, you can team up with other nearby business owners to ensure that everyone’s buildings are protected.
Move Quickly
By combining patrols, alarms, cameras and other security measures, you can ensure an immediate and comprehensive response to any emergency. Guards can move either by foot or by car, meaning that they will arrive at an emergency situation in time to catch the people involved and stop the situation from escalating further.
A Range of Checks
Unlike cameras or alarms, mobile patrols are not limited to their senses. Guards are able to carry out a range of checks, ensuring that everything is locked up properly, and patrolling areas that cannot be reached by CCTV systems alone.
Deter Future Crimes
Mobile patrols are highly effective at deterring any future crimes. The continued presence of trained security guards on a premises makes it unlikely that criminals will try to trespass. Manned security guards will not just respond to emergencies, they will prevent them from happening.
Cost-Effective
Guards patrolling your buildings means that you’re unlikely to incur surprise costs as a result of vandalism and theft. Also, as mobile patrols are so flexible, you can tailor your security guards to suit your business’ budget.
Community Spirit
As mobile patrols consist of human beings, a physical security presence will likely make your neighbours feel secure as well. Therefore, a manned security presence can benefit not just your business but the wider community as well.
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