Perimeter security applies to business operating sites within a large boundary. The purpose of a perimeter security system is to protect a business and its assets from theft, break-ins, and vandalism.

Security cameras and devices are installed in key positions to provide full visual coverage of a site’s perimeter. PTZ, high resolution, and thermal cameras coupled with advanced detection devices will help spot, deter and deal with a range of threats.

Often businesses with significant assets to protect will have internal and external CCTV camera systems installed to watch over their site.

A perimeter security system adds further protection to a business’s first line of defence – its perimeter

Depending on the objectives, there is a diverse range of options. The different types of perimeter security systems are:

• Perimeter protection

• Perimeter detection

• Perimeter CCTV

• Patrols

• CCTV monitoring

• ANPR cameras

Perimeter protection systems protect the boundary fence and wall. Perimeter detection solutions detect and deter threats. Perimeter CCTV systems usually included PTZ cameras to help zoom in on threats as they unfold.

Security patrols can offer a physical deterrent and CCTV monitoring can reduce the cost of deploying physical guards. Lastly, ANPR cameras can manage site access and can detect and store the number plates of suspicious vehicles.

If you are a business holding products, shipments, cash, or other valuable items the importance of perimeter security is significant.

Solar farms need to protect their site against panel theft and loss of revenue. Schools to protect their staff and pupils as well as IT and sports equipment.

Warehouse and logistics companies may have millions of pounds of product sitting in their units. Construction sites and farms need to protect valuable items such as plant machinery, tractors, and quad bikes.

This really depends on the objectives.

CCTV cameras will post threats and provide visual verification that a threat is unfolding. IR beams will trigger an alert if the beam is crossed.

Advanced AI-driven analytics will help reduce false alarms and accurately detect human presence.

This depends on numerous factors including:

• The cost of the hardware required and the brand of security equipment

• The size of the perimeter, and which devices are deployed

• The cost of the detection equipment

• Whether the system is integrated with any legacy security solutions

Before a quote can be provided, a full site survey and needs analysis should be conducted. Getting the system design right is of paramount importance. We would always recommend working with a security company that is SSIAB accredited and that has delivered and can evidence previous perimeter security systems.

For businesses operating sites with a boundary fence or wall, the benefits of perimeter security are clear. The four key benefits are:

• Protect assets and staff – the impact of theft and vandalism can be monumental to a business’s operations

• Maintaining operational continuity – dealing with theft will detract from the core efforts of a business and will impact revenue and potentially, client relationships

• Peace of mind – business owners, staff, and shareholders have enough worries to think about day in and day out. A perimeter security system can help them rest easy at night, knowing their assets are watched over

• Deterring and catching criminals in the act – PTZ cameras, audio intervention, and offsite CCTV monitoring systems can deter and detect crimes unfolding in real time

If you are in charge of security for a warehouse, solar farm, construction site, farm, school or car dealership we would strongly recommend investigating the benefits of a perimeter security system for your business.