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Mobile Patrol Units – what does the RAM tracking that RISK use do?

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Visibility is paramount with any security package you go with, and having eyes and ears on your property at any given time is essential. But static security guards, manned guarding and complicated alarm systems can get really expensive, really quick.  

Mobile Patrol Units

If you’re looking out for a great alternative to these solutions, look no further than a professional Mobile Patrol Unit from RISK Management Security. With our Mobile Patrol Units, you can be sure that our fully licenced guards have many purposes. They act as a visual deterrent against any potential misdemeanour. Their mobile nature also allows them to cover more square footage in a more cost-effective manner – great particularly if you have a large property.

We are proud of our Mobile Patrol Units and our teams stop at nothing to protect your business or property, providing an unrivalled deterrent. All our security vehicles are tracked using RAM tracking from our 24-hour control centre using the latest state of the art software that monitors and supports each patrol unit.

Vehicle Tracking System

Vehicle tracking technology allows the user to view the position of their mobile workforce through the use of a cloud-based software platform. Once the device has been fitted within your vehicle the GPS (Global Positioning System) will identify the GPS coordinates, which are then sent via a mobile network to our advanced control room.

By employing RAM tracking, RISK Management Security’s Mobile Patrol Units are well placed to secure your property by ensuring that all activity carried out by us is monitored. When you invest in our Mobile Patrol Unit services, the RAM tracking gives you the following benefits:

Control

RAM tracking provides us with real-time access to the activity of the tracker. By knowing every vehicle in the fleets location, speed and activity in real time, we can manage resources more effectively. If the unit requires backup, we can send it immediately without having to wait for anything to be phoned in.

Savings

The tracking system employed on RISK Management Security’s Mobile Patrol Units mean that there are no more wrong turns, inefficient cruising speed, wasted time or unauthorised detours. Communication from the control centre to the unit means that less money is wasted on fuel and unnecessary overtime bills. Money saved goes back on your bottom line. A more efficient operation means you can redistribute this money elsewhere in the organisation.

Success

The RAM tracking we use doesn’t just cut your costs, it gives us a competitive edge over other security firms who may be pitching for your business. Using our vehicles better means we are able to provide faster customer response. The fact that tracking allows us to provide you with detailed reports about our Mobile Patrol Units will improve our Service Level Agreement performance.

Innovation

The market-leading vehicle tracking devices that our tracking systems use have been invested in heavily for development and research, giving us the best vehicle trackers in the market. Using innovative technology to secure your location is a real reason to be cheerful and allows us both to blo our own trumpets!

Mobile Patrol Units from RISK

RAM tracking of this type is employed by companies in many sectors. Fleet managers use this system to keep track of their fleets, and haulage and distribution companies use them too. Using them to optimise the performance of our Mobile Patrol Units allows us to benefit from the same technology.

Are you looking to invest in a Mobile Patrol Unit? Risk Management Security Services have a completely hands-on approach to the security service provided and takes pride in the fact that all directors and senior management have an active role in delivering high-quality security services. Our operations team adopts a pro-active approach to each assignment maintaining good relationships with customers, security guards and Mobile Patrol Unit stakeholders.

Need a Mobile Patrol Unit with RAM tracking technology? Get in touch with RISK Management Security today on  (01494) 441 805, or email sales@riskmanagementsecruity.co.uk

Vacant Property Inspections from RISK Management Security – how is this beneficial to me?

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Vacant Property Inspections from RISK Management Security are there for you when you are faced with the following question: ‘What needs to be considered when you are faced with an empty property to manage?”

There is any number of reasons why a property may remain vacant. For example, if you are renovating an existing warehouse or other property, there is a period of time where it is not fit for habitation, but needs access. Your insurance company will be very keen to have a discussion with you about what you are doing to ensure that the property remains safe, and will lay out any requirements they have. They will also advise how to manage this moving forward.

Vacant Property Inspections for Insurance Purposes

They will usually ask two things. Firstly that the police and emergency services are informed of the vacant property so that they have a record of this should any incident occur. The second thing they ask for is for a Vacant Property Inspection to take place. Vacant Property Inspections allow you to satisfy the needs of your insurance company and keep your vacant property safe.

But what is a vacant property inspection, I hear you ask? At RISK Management Security, we take the following six steps:

Vacant Property Inspections – the 6 Steps

Survey

Ensure a full survey is completed to identify any areas of the site that are vulnerable and what measures can be taken to reduce the risk to the site. Particular consideration in any vacant property inspection should be given to the perimeter of the site and any means of access to the site and building, both entrances and exits and fence heights, etc.

Review the Environment

Consider the immediate area in which the property is located and look at surrounding buildings and the neighbourhood. If there are clear signs of building damage, vandalism and general criminal activity you might need to consider additional measures of security. Alternatively, there may be options to eliminate the disorder from the area by other means e.g. demolition of derelict buildings. A vacant property inspection should look at the number of other vacant properties in the immediate surrounding area and security measures taken in the area.

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Health and Safety

It is very important to remember that as the owner of a property you have a responsibility under the Occupiers Liability Act to ensure the site is safe for all persons entering the property. A regular vacant property inspection of all areas would ideally be undertaken to report any areas that may have become dangerous or present a hazard to anyone who may use the site.

Services

Conduct a thorough review of the services required and leave on only what is essential. This will always include electricity to support systems such as lighting and intruder alarms but consideration should be given to heating, air conditioning and other plants/maintenance systems as to whether they are absolutely necessary. Your M&E contractor will be able to advise of the best approach as some systems have different settings to cater for changes in building use as part of your vacant property inspection.

Keyholding

With an empty property, it is vital that access can be gained either in an emergency or if other parties need to conduct repairs or view the building. It is therefore advisable to employ a local security company, like us here at RISK Management Security, who can hold keys under BS7984 conditions and provide a response to site 24 hours a day.

On-Going Maintenance

To dramatically reduce the risk of a building being targeted by criminals or attracting anti-social behaviour it is important to keep the area in good condition. This can be easily achieved by having a contract with a maintenance company to keep the area clean and tidy and who will ensure the general appearance of the grounds and building do not encourage abuse.

The “Broken Window Theory” means that if one window is broken and is not repaired you will very quickly find that others are broken. This applies to litter and the accumulation of, graffiti and other building damage. Vacant Property Inspections will identify these faults and allow you to plan.

Vacant Property Inspections – A Final Thought

When managing a building that is vacant be sure to prepare and be organised. Very often the building may have been occupied 24 hours a day and there may be many adjustments and checks needed to the systems and facilities to ensure they meet the requirements of insurers and offer suitable protection to the property.

As an example to the above, we recently took over vacant property inspections for a building previously used as a corporate headquarters that had been occupied 24 hours a day by staff and security. Due to this, the alarm had never been set and required extensive work to, firstly mobilise it and secondly meet the requirements of the insurers.

Risk Management Security Services have a completely hands-on approach to the security service provided and takes pride in the fact that all directors and senior management have an active role in delivering high-quality security services. Our operations team adopts a pro-active approach to each assignment maintaining good relationships with customers, security guards and vacant property inspection stakeholders.

Need a Vacant Property Inspection? Get in touch with RISK Management Security today on  (01494) 441 805, or email sales@riskmanagementsecruity.co.uk

What is a Lock and Unlock Service? What are the benefits of this type of security?

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Unless you are a 24/7 operation, there will be a point at which one of your employees will shoulder the responsibility of arriving first and unlocking the property and someone will have to lock up every evening. This can be the most vulnerable part of the day for the business and for the individual involved as they are often on their own.
Lock and Unlock Solutions

Risk Management Security are proud to offer a Lock and Unlock Solution for your property or business. We will be the responsible key holder and go to the premises to lock and unlock the building at a pre-arranged time. Our team of highly-trained and professional, SIA-accredited Security Personnel are trained to deal with any eventuality that may arise.

We will work closely with you to ensure the correct procedures are followed as required by your insurance company. Our lock and unlock service allows you more flexibility in the hours you work without the responsibility of securing the building. Our security officers are highly trained and will lock and alarm your premises at specified times, following your individual company procedures.

Key Holding

Through our own resources, we are able to provide a centrally managed Key Holding Service with the major benefit of a local response vehicle to attend alarm activations.

If your alarm is going off, there is a number of reasons why it is not convenient or safe for you to attend. Is it safe? What will you be presented with upon your arrival? If it is the weekend, have you had a drink and unable to drive to the property? Risk Management Security Services will provide alarm response and keyholding services to deal with alarm activations so you and your staff don’t have to – no matter what time of day or night.

Benefits of employing a Keyholding Company:

+  Avoids driving to site when you may be over the legal drink drive limitAvoids being disturbed at inconvenient times e.g.. when asleep, Christmas Day and social events
+  Avoids anyone being exposed to potential danger either on route or once at site – Corporate Manslaughter Act
+  Avoids office staff remaining on site out of hours resulting in reduced productivity the next day
+  Avoids providing cover for your own or staff holidays
+  Avoids potential compensation claims from staff who may suffer an accident or are attacked and injured whilst acting as a key holder attending an alarm response
+  We will respond 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Our lock and unlock service, mobile patrol team and keyholding solutions are a highly effective, cost-efficient alternative to our more robust manned guarding services at securing and keeping your premises safe. Not only does it prevent staff members potentially forgetting to lock up the premises or keys being lost out of hours, but it also increases the safety of your staff, as they are more vulnerable when locking or unlocking a property. Risk Management Security’s mobile security teams specialise in protecting the people, property and assets of your business at a reasonable cost.

Get in Touch TODAY!

For further information and on our Keyholding and Alarm Response service please contact our office on 01494 535 830 or use the link to view our brochure on Keyholding & Alarm Response.

We can provide a police approved key safe for your property to ensure you are never locked out again. We can also provide locksmith services through our approved Lock & Key Centre.

Special offers and discounts are also available to Neighbourhood Watch Scheme members in the Wycombe District and those in the Thames Valley with multiple properties.

Security Team of the Quarter Award

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Security Team of the Quarter Award

Reward & Recognition

DAF Trucks

Having occupied premises in Thame for nearly thirty years DAF Trucks moved to a new purpose-built facility in the summer of 2018.

As their security provider, we were faced with the challenge of protecting both buildings during this period of transition. This involved effectively managing the security at both Thame and Haddenham during the various stages of change.

In addition to a team of dog handlers who were deployed at the new property to provide out of hours security, we relied on our team of Security Staff at DAF to work between both sites in order to manage the move. This involved working extra shifts and often travelling between the old and new site to ensure procedures were in place and that security levels remained effective.

By showing great commitment and a willingness to ensure the move went smoothly, our officers were instrumental in ensuring that security was upheld between both locations up to the final move date.

Their dedication and hard work has been recognised and the security staff have been awarded the team of the quarter and were presented this by senior management of both DAF and Risk Management Security.

The Finance Director and Facilities Manager personally expressed their sincere thanks for the hard work that was offered by our security staff during this challenging and exciting time for DAF Trucks.

Thank you to Tim Ward-Barber, Frank Dalton & Ian Chase

Security Officer of the Quarter Award

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Security Officer of the Quarter Award

Reward & Recognition

Security Officer Saves Life of Skateboarder.

Most of us conduct our days’ work undertaking the role required with little or no drama.  However, there are occasions when something happens that is not in the script.

Whilst on duty within a town centre office building, Security Officer Ajit Chopra (Jay), was presented with a huge challenge.  A member of the public who had been skateboarding fell on a broken bottle severely severing main arteries up his arm.  This occurred 150 meters from where Jay works and a friend of the skater rushed him over to the office with blood being lost at a frighteningly rapid rate.  Jay had to do something!  Without delay he took control of the situation and immediately applied pressure to the wound doing all he could to stem the bleeding whilst, at the same time, keeping the injured person calm and constantly re-assuring him that paramedics were on the way.

Paramedics did arrive and took over from Jay and after they had stabilised the patient, they made it very clear, that without the intervention and swift actions of our officer the young boy would have almost certainly died from the amount of blood he had already lost.

This is truly outstanding work and certainly deserves the recognition that Jay has received.

Go Karting!

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Team Go-Karting Event

See how we got on…

We were delighted to qualify to take part in the Teamsport indoor karting championship for the 200cc category.

This event is hotly contested and whilst we didn’t make the podiums we did register the second fastest lap with Matt from IT recording a truly exceptional time.  In fact, so fast, the number of his kart came off!

Katie was a true superstar behind the wheel and clearly has a heavy right foot whilst Beth was overcome, on many occasions, with “red mist” whilst she carved her way through the field.

Atif was a man possessed behind the wheel and many times forgot where the break was, but still made it around every corner, although he must have been pulling about 2G!

Jez approached the event with vigour and clocked some excellent times, managing to gain us many places during the race.  Did we really give him a company car!

It was a great event and thank you to our team of racers who did so well.

We Have Joined Sedex

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We Have Joined Sedex

The global membership organisation…

Sedex is a global membership organisation that prides itself on making it simpler to do business that’s good for everyone.

They are home to one of the world’s largest collaborative platforms for sharing responsible sourcing data on supply chains, used by more than 50,000 members in over 150 countries.

Tens of thousands of companies use Sedex to manage their performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.

We are now a Sedex Supplier Member making it simpler to share information with our customers who require to identify important ethical, social and environmental issues with their suppliers. As a member, we make our data available to multiple organisations, in an industry-standard format that makes sense to everyone.

Based on industry best practice

Sedex does not set policy or have its own code. The Sedex scheme is based on the following codes:

ETI Base Code: 2014 (Ethical Trading Initiative)

SA8000:2014 – Social Accountability (SAI – Social Accountability International)

ISO 14001:2015 – Environment Management System (International Organization for Standardization)

OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety management system (Occupational Health & Safety Advisory Services)

Four key pillars

There are four key areas that the Sedex assessment focuses on, these are:

Labour standards: including wages, working hours, children and young employees, freedom of association, non-discrimination, forced labour and human rights

Health & safety: including management, training, emergency and fire safety and worker health

Environment: including environmental management, waste, raw materials, water, energy and pollution

Business ethics: including bribery and corruption

Security Officer of the Quarter Award

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Security Officer of the Quarter Award

Reward & Recognition

Here is why Bob Bamford won…

Whilst summer is now here it is easy to forget the volume of snow that hit us in the lead up to Christmas 2017.

Many businesses can simply send staff home and work remotely or close the office and make snowmen with the family.

In the world of security, services continue and, in many cases, requirements increase due to increased risk and lack of staff in buildings.

This year was particularly tough and at Westcott Business Park and the surrounding area, the weather took hold and made it extremely difficult for people to either enter or leave the site.  Bob Bamford is part our team on site and took it upon himself to go over and above the call of duty to work extra hours, ensuring the site was fully manned and protected at all times.  Security was uninterrupted due to the sterling efforts of Bob and both we and our client recognise this through the award.

Thank you, Bob!

Armed Forces Day 2017

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ARMED FORCES DAY

Celebrate Our Nations Heroes

Once again we were delighted to be proud sponsors of the Armed Forces Day 2017. The Event took place at Aylesbury Rugby Club and was packed with attractions that included displays from the Red Arrows and various other iconic planes.

The aim of the event welcomes not only the wider Armed Forces Family working and living in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes but to all residents in the area.

It is an opportunity to show our support for the Armed Forces Community, from Serving Personnel to Forces Families and Cadets. It is also an opportunity to raise public awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who serve and who have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.

The county is rich with Armed Forces heritage and both Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes have signed an Armed Forces Covenant that aims to recognise, remember, integrate and support our Armed Forces Community.

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital

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The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital

Providing Professional Security For Visitors And Employees

We are delighted to be working with The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital to provide professional security services.

Our security staff are used to enhance and complement the existing security measures at the Hospital and ensure all visitors and employees can enjoy a safe working environment. We have developed a team of well trained and motivated security officers who undergo regular external tests to ensure they are delivering the most effective levels of security.

The contract has enabled us to offer local employment to people in Aylesbury and enhances our existing portfolio of prestigious customers in the town and throughout the county of Buckinghamshire.

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