If you're thinking about improving your home security, we specialise in both CCTV supply and installation here at IDS Security. We work hard to keep you safe.

Your security is our utmost priority here at IDS security, which is why we supply and install a large range of different CCTV cameras to suit your requirements. Our trained engineers will help you find the right CCTV camera for your premises and will help to keep it maintained with our 24-hour call out monitoring and engineering service. 

What types of CCTV do IDS supply and install? 

We aim to always supply the latest CCTV technology and provide state-of-the-art security systems. Take a look at new CCTV systems we supply in our latest blog post. These systems include:

• PTZ Cameras
• IP Cameras & Surveillance
• External CCTV Detection Units
• Digital Video Recorder and NVR
• Hard Drive Recorders

Some of our CCTV security systems also allow you to remotely enable site facilities, like lights, doors and gates. This means our CCTV systems require less supervision. 

Why should I have CCTV?

Not only can CCTV provide you with a clear way of identifying any burglars or vandals within your area, it can also serve as a useful deterrence for would-be criminals. A large CCTV camera watching over your property is sure to make any potential criminals think twice. 

If you're someone who likes to go on holidays, CCTV is also a great way to reassure yourself that your home will be okay once you travel. It will provide a clear recording of all the ongoings around your property for you to review once you arrive home. 

Furthermore, CCTV systems are easy to monitor yourself but here at IDS security we also provide a 24-hour call out monitoring & engineering service along with our CCTV supply and installation. If you have a problem with your CCTV system, we will come out and find a solution to your problem as soon as possible as part of our maintenance contract. 

If you're interested in purchasing a CCTV system which our experts will install for you, you can get in touch with us today to request a quotation or call 02920 753 251. We're looking forward to hearing from you. 

Theft from farms is on the rise, with crime statistics showing crime levels have doubled since this time last year. With the increase of crime, there should be more focus on farm security systems. Do you have yours in place yet?  

In 2016, rural crime cost the UK £39.2 million and it doesn't seem to be improving in 2017. With agricultural vehicle theft being the most common (and expensive) form of crime, farm security systems are more important than ever before. Other items that are frequently stolen include:

• Tools & Garden equipment
• Livestock
• ATV/Quad
• 4X4s
• Trailers 
• Oil
• Tractors

This type of crime causes distress, loss of money and increased workload for many farmers. If you own a farm, you'll know it is difficult to keep your eye on all of your equipment and livestock at all times, which is why we've put together some tips to help you increase your farm security. 

Tips to Improve Your Farm Security

• Install CCTV Around Your Farm

Not only is CCTV an effective part of farm security systems, it can also help deter criminals. If a potential thief is looking to steal from your farm, the first thing they will do is look for any cameras that may incriminate them. If you have installed CCTV on your property, those watchful cameras may make them think twice. Furthermore, if they do not notice the cameras, you will have clear evidence to find the culprit. 

Take a look at our CCTV systems here > 

• Think About Intruder Alarms

Do you want to know when someone unauthorised enters your property? CCTV can show you when an intruder enters, but you will not know unless you are watching your CCTV cameras 24/7. The Intruder Alarms we stock here at IDS Security will alert the relevant emergency services if any of the following incidents occur. 

              - Unauthorised intruders

              - Personal attacks

              - Fires

              - Medical emergencies 

Click here to take a closer look at our intruder alarms > 

• Use Door Entry Systems to Prevent Breaking & Entering 

Many thieves gain access to places that are either unlocked or have a weak level of security. Cheap padlocks and chains can easily be broken, but a door entry system is harder to break through. Computerised door entry systems provide a much higher level of farm security, as not only are they harder to break into, the fob key is harder to replicate than a standard key. 

Our Door Entry Systems can be operated by contactless smart cards, key fobs or even biometrics. This allows you to have complete control over who enters the enclosed areas on your farm. 

Find out more about our Door Entry Systems here > 

We are dedicated to improving security across the UK here at IDS Security. If you think we could help you improve your farm security with our state-of-the-art security systems please get in touch on 02920 753 251. 

In the event of a fire, a fire alarm is usually one of the first indicators that there is something wrong. But are fire alarms required by law? 

Most households feel safer and more comfortable if their home is fitted with a working fire alarm, so it's hard to imagine a world without these helpful warnings. According to the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, you're twice as likely to die in a fire if you don't have a smoke alarm that works and 90 people die each year because their smoke alarm battery was flat or missing. 

Are fire alarms required by law?

If you're a landlord, yes. Fire alarms are required by law within all of your properties. In the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, all private sector landlords are required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their property.

Landlords must also ensure the fire alarms work at the start of each new tenancy. Furthermore, each room which contains a solid fuel burning appliance, like a wood burning stove or a coal fire, must be fitted with a carbon monoxide alarm. 

As it has past 1st of October 2015, all Landlords are now legally required to have working fire and carbon monoxide alarm systems installed in their rented accommodation. 

If you own a business, it is also stated in the UK fire alarm regulations that all business premises much have an appropriate fire detection system. If any Landlords or Business Owners do not comply with these rules, they will face a fine.

Read the full Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. 

Do you need a fire alarm in your own home?

Though it is not illegal to be without a fire alarm in your home, it could affect your home insurance. If you have a fire alarm, many home insurance plans may provide a small discount on the cost of your cover.

However, if you tell your insurer that you have working fire alarms and it is found that they were not working when the fire happened, your payout may be reduced. They may even turn your claim down altogether. 

Therefore, whether you're letting, working, renting or a homeowner, it is advisable to always have a working fire alarm fitted in your premises. 

Where can I get a fire alarm? 

Here at IDS Security Systems, we specialise in fitting and supplying to latest fire detection technology. We have 20+ years of experience with fire alarm systems, and we provide a call our engineering service that is available around-the-clock. 

Our alarm systems include the following.

• Conventional Fire Alarms
• Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
• Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

You can read more about our alarm systems here. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss our fire alarms further, you can contact us here or get in touch on 02920 753 251.