Australian Govlink Vol 1 2014 | Page 73

SECURITY 1. Security System Security is a fundamental need that affects all areas of our personal/work lives and is instrumental to the quality of our life. For organisations to operate effectively it is essential that they safeguard against a wide range of threats. Alarm systems provide early detection of potential burglars and hold-up protection for the employees and customers. Alarm systems use sensors which detect and trigger an alarm at the control panel, the sensors used could include, passive infrared movement sensors (PIR) vibration sensors, glass break sensors, magnetic contacts and hold up buttons. In the event of an alarm being activated the alarm system is typically attached to a telephone line, or other methods such as wired IP and wireless GPRS monitoring paths to provide in built redundancy. If one path is down, the other continues to transmit alarms, which is then used to send signals from the alarm control panel to a monitoring centre. The operators check what type of alarm is coming through and then take action by calling key holders, a patrol response or the police. Monitoring Centres monitor when the alarm is being armed and disarmed, indicating open and close times of your business. 2. Access Control System Access control systems are designed to provide the ability to control, monitor and restrict the movement of people, assets in and out of the customer’s premises, whilst helping manage known or anticipated threats. Access Control is essential for businesses to protect people and assets and can be scalable from a single entrance door to a large integrated security network. These systems have the potential to integrate other systems such as time and attendance, visitor manag