Business security and the safety of sites are a constant worry for many companies and businesses. Not only are businesses often a target for crime, due to housing expensive equipment, technology and cash on-site, but employees can also become caught up in intrusions or are victims of hate crimes. With recent data recording a 54% increase in the robbery of business property, the threat level for commercial sites remains persistently high, demanding proactive and professional solutions. We’ve put together a guide on the top ways to improve your business’ security as well as that of your clients, ensuring you have access to robust and tailored, high-quality security monitoring services.
- 6 ways to improve business security
- Risk Assessments
- High-Quality Security Systems
- Alarm Monitoring
- Lone Worker Monitoring
- Remote Patrols
- Remote Arm/Disarm
- Get in touch
6 ways to improve business security
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are a great way to identify the key areas that are imposing a security risk on a business. This information can then be used to help guide you to the right solution and the best way to improve business security. Crucially, a thorough risk assessment extends beyond just intruder threats. It must encompass all potential vulnerabilities, including those related to safety and environmental factors. For instance, ensuring your fire alarm monitoring systems meet the required standards is just as vital as deterring intruders.
By taking a holistic view, you can identify single points of failure, address regulatory requirements, and establish protocols that not only enhance security but also drastically improve efficiency in facility management.
High-Quality Security Systems
A high-quality security system, with multiple components and features and sub-systems, will definitely work to improve the security of a business if they are not already in place. CCTV systems and intruder alarms are all great systems to install in order to both deter criminal activity and your business or client becoming a target of crime, as well as add that extra layer of protection to a site. Modern security systems go far beyond traditional cameras and sensors, now incorporating sophisticated video analytics and intelligent network capabilities to offer better detection and verification.
While installing equipment is essential, relying on self-monitoring can represent a high risk, as key incidents can be easily missed. Integrating systems with dedicated professional proactive CCTV monitoring ensures that this technology is utilised effectively, converting raw data into immediate, actionable responses.
Alarm Monitoring
Professional alarm monitoring is an instant way to improve business security. This is because the monitoring provider will be notified whenever an alarm has been activated, whatever the day of the week or time of day, allowing for total 24/7 monitoring of the alarm system. This verification capability has become vital for modern business security, particularly since the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) updated its Police Operational Advice and Security Industry Requirements for Response to Security Systems in 2025, which strictly governs police attendance. Police response is now almost exclusively reserved for systems monitored by an NSI Gold accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) that can provide genuine confirmation of an event. By relying on a professional ARC, you ensure compliance and maintain your Level 1 police response status, which is withdrawn after three false activations.
The use of advanced video analytics and confirmation technology, detailed in our guide on how AI is reducing false alarms, is critical for rapid verification. They will also carry out a rapid response in the event of an emergency, such as contacting the police in the event of an intrusion. This means you can have total peace of mind that there is a dedicated team looking over the security of a site. In addition, alarm monitoring also allows for the reduction of false alarms, an add-on benefit for both business and end-user.
Lone Worker Monitoring
Lone workers provide a high-risk situation for many businesses. This is because working alone, often out of hours, leaves the individual in a very vulnerable position, with the possibility of being outnumbered if an incident did occur. Lone worker monitoring is, therefore, an easy way to protect lone workers and improve site security. It involves a monitoring company using a site’s CCTV system to remotely monitor and regularly check-in with lone workers around the clock. If something doesn’t seem right, the monitoring operatives will carry out the necessary response to aid the lone worker.
Remote Patrols
Many businesses don’t have the available resources to have security personnel physically check and patrol a site throughout the day and night. It can be costly and time-consuming but without it, can decrease a site’s level of security. Professional remote patrol services carried out by a professional monitoring company can therefore help to improve your business security by the team using a site’s CCTV system to carry out the patrol. How often the patrol is carried out can be set, as well as bespoke situations or events to look out for.
Remote Arm/Disarm
If numerous individuals access a site first thing it means that numerous people hold vital security information for a site, which imposes a potential security risk. To improve this and reduce the risk, remote arm/disarm can be put in place so that a remote monitoring company are responsible for arming and disarming a site’s secure remote site access and security systems every day. This ensures a high level of security is kept, even during out of hours, and also reduces employee responsibility.
This service is a key component of operational security, helping managers streamline end-of-day procedures and providing crucial support, especially when consulting our guide to out-of-hours call handling.
Get in touch
At RMS, we provide NSI Gold approved, high-quality solutions to improve overall business security, whilst providing a 5* honest and transparent service that you can trust. We understand the critical nature of monitoring compliance for safety-critical environments, ensuring your business meets all necessary regulations, particularly as we see retail and wholesale environments experiencing the highest prevalence of crime according to the Commercial Victimisation Survey.
Speak to the team today to see how we can support you in improving your business’ security as well as that of your clients. Call us on 0330 002 1149 for a free quote today.
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