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Fastsource,
the Yorkshire based haulage business, had a major issue. It needed to protect
both its vehicles and large amounts of diesel fuel stored on site.
Director explains in more detail:
"Traditionally the company employed two night watchmen from 6pm to 6am to
cover the site. The introduction of new employment legislation, however, with
the resultant increase in costs meant we had to review our strategy. The
obvious solution was CCTV, but our initial assessment was that CCTV in itself
was not as effective as having guards on-site. Then a colleague suggested we
consider remote video monitoring, and through our installer Halon Bank
Security we were introduced to Remote Video Response (RVR)."
Fastsource is delighted with their investment in RVR, saving money and proving
more effective than employing security officers.
"In the age of league tables, the Police are keen to use their resources
in a manner that achieves a conviction," Jean says. "The beauty of
RVR is that the Police can be called while the criminals are still on site and
the video evidence makes it easier for the Police to gain a conviction."
"Since the installation, we have managed to secure an arrest and a
conviction for a man caught taking fuel from one of the vehicles. He was
prosecuted on the strength of the video evidence we were able to supply to the
Police."
Jean goes on to say:
"The operators use their skills and knowledge of the site to distinguish
between a false alarm and a real break in. This does wonders for our
relationship with the Police.”
"With all the success we have had since we opted for RVR other companies
in the area have seen how effective it is and are now looking into doing the
same.”
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