CCTV & Alarms

GSD Security Dogs Ltd utilises high technology systems to support and operate its security business to the greatest benefit for its clients. Over the years many television programmes have shown the advantage of CCTV footage, most of this is by having systems monitored by a person in a control room environment with access to good communications.However, the majority of CCTV systems in operation on business sites normally just record events and then these are dealt with later if a situation is known to have occurred. The main advantage of having a monitored system is that there is an operator watching over it at all times and able to react immediately to any incidents or suspicious activity. For example if an infrared beam is broken or an alarm is set off automatically the operator can alert security staff, client emergency contacts or the appropriate emergency services.

Once an alarm is raised and the pictures from security surveillance cameras are received into the modern high technology GSD Security Dogs Ltd Operations Control Room then the appropriate action can be taken without delay. This may be by dispatching a GSD Security Dogs Ltd mobile dog patrol via satellite tracking system, as well as contacting the local police. The operators can keep all interested parties informed in real time of what is happening on site, giving them a massive advantage of knowing what to expect or the likely dangers at the scene of the alert.

• Office Break-ins
• Computer Theft
• Arson
• Vandalism
• Retail Theft
• Home Burglary
• Intimidating Callers to Your Home
• Vehicle Theft
• Holiday Homes Broken Into

CCTV monitoring can supply all the necessary evidence in a court of law to convict the person or persons responsible for any of the above criminal and anti-social activities.

Manned Guarding

Having been involved in the manned guarding industry since 1998, we have seen the industry change, develop and diversifyRegular meetings are held with all clients at least monthly but should the need arise can be as frequent as weekly.

With this in mind as service providers we have developed with it. All of our practices are based on BS 7499 , the code of practice for static guarding and mobile patrols services.

Having BS 7499 in place allows us to provide a detailed and reliable service, taking manned guarding one step further turning the "what if" factor into a tried and tested process for operating a successful manned guarding contract.

Gatehouse duties can include not Just controlling vehicles in and out of premises, or booking people on and off. Vehicle damage sheets, vehicle refrigeration, blast freezer monitoring, as well as ordinary for patrols and general gatehouse duties to be performed.

G.S.D. Security Dogs Ltd do a multiple of static guarding jobs throughout industry and commerce.

At G.S.D. Security Dogs Ltd we offer a tailor made package for you and your requirements. In the initial stages we will complete a Health and Safety Risk Assessment which will highlight the areas we need to be aware of. Using this information we will be able to complete a set of site Assignment Instructions. These instructions will be discussed and agreed between ourselves and will include details of patrols, high risk areas and emergency contacts to name but a few.
Morse Watchman electronic timing system (Home Office approved through HM prisons) monitoring the guard’s movements throughout the shift.

G.S.D. Security Dogs Ltd has a wealth of experience in providing mobile security patrols. The mobile patrol is ideal for the company with perhaps a smaller budget or does not need static guarding on a constant basis. A mobile patrol also provides a back up for static guards, as police can not always attend quickly enough.
As well as random mobile patrols of premises, we also offer a scheduled lock and unlock service. The lock up will include switching off of all unnecessary electrical equipment, securing all windows and fire exits and locking and alarming the property.

A report will be sent directly to you e-mail box from the vehicle on board compute on a daily basis.

Operations Conrol Room

GSD Security Dogs Ltd has invested in state of the art broadband monitoring, mainly used for CCTV monitoring and Alarm activation. The significant investment in the new Operations Control Room has enabled us to comply with BS7499.2002 codes of practice for static guarding and mobile patrols. The system is capable of handling up to 2000 alarm activations an hour, with all incidents being reported directly to the Operations Control Room and being recorded onto the same software as used by police forces. The alarm and incident information can be sent to clients by post, fax or e-mail, on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, in accordance with client instructions. Interested clients are welcome to view the GSD Security Dogs Ltd Operations Control Room; however, please note that VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. (Click here to make an appointment through our online form)

The Morse Watchman key bank, which is Home Office approved for Government and military sites, prisons, police forces, and healthcare facilities. It is an electronic computerised key holding system which requires two access codes to operate, these being the authorising and identification codes which are unique to each authorised user. Only with both codes being used can client’s keys be removed. The procedures used comply with the BS7984.2001 codes of practice for keyholding and response services. In the event of the Operations Control Room being notified of an alarm, the nearest GSD Security Dogs Ltd mobile vehicle is located by satellite tracking and immediately despatched by control room staff to the client’s premises. Once there, a rigorous check of the property and surroundings is carried out and any findings reported to the Operations Control Room, where a decision to despatch keys or notify an emergency contact on our list of key holders will be made. However, if the incident is of a more serious nature the client is notified personally, immediately. GSD Security Dogs Ltd are the only security company in the East Midlands to use this Morse Watchman system.

Within the Operations Control Room the roster management system has three main functions: firstly, the system securely holds all client contact details; secondly, it allows GSD Security Dogs Ltd to electronically allocate individual security officers to each client site; thirdly, the system generates a set of preset check call times, which complies with health and safety requirements for lone workers. Caller identification, which requires a land line, can be programmed and is agreed in advance with the client. The security officer makes hourly check calls, that are cross referenced with the Morse Watchman Timing System. At the end of each month a job sheet is generated, identifying the security officer who was assigned to the premises, the start and finish times, and a total of all hours worked for the month.