Protection
The security of people and their property is everyone's responsibility and alarm systems form only one part of integrated security. Other important basic and simple security functions are:
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Patrolling
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Awareness of personal safety and areas of risk
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Securing doors on exit and if remaining after hours
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Setting alarms on departure
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Having alarms suitable to user behaviours
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Awareness of surroundings
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Challenging strangers to your area in appropriate circumstances
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Availability of emergency numbers (Security/Police), locations of phones or emergency contact points
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Knowledge of others remaining in buildings after hours
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After hours lighting
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Location of transport, especially if working late
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Reporting any suspicious behaviour to Security