Residential Estate Industry Journal 5 | Page 40

PROACTIVE SECURITY IS THE BEST PROTECTION FOR TODAY’S ESTATES Security is top of mind for people looking for estate living, so cutting-edge security systems such as CCTV surveillance, intercom systems and 24-hour security guards are the norm – much as they are on many existing residential estates. But, according to Edward van der Linde of JNCS Beyond • • Unbreachable perimeter security: The Thermal Perimeter Security, the best-of-breed security goes beyond these standard Defender option from Axis Communications (JNCS Beyond measures. Security (Pty) Ltd) is regarded as the world’s best in perimeter detection. Potential intruders are picked up on the perimeter ‘Developments are most often fully secured communities, with using thermal imagery that can see even in adverse weather generic security measures such as staffed 24-hour security conditions, requiring no lighting whatsoever. The audio and control room, guards patrolling the perimeter and the entrance, visual alerts are then relayed to the on-site security officers, infra-red CCTV surveillance, intercom systems, and some form reaction officers and estate management for quick and of access control. But state-of-the-art security also means precise action. optimal effectiveness in preventing a crime,’ says Van der Linde. • • Effective response teams rather than scheduled patrols: And that’s what JNCS Beyond Security supplies. Scheduled perimeter patrols are predictable in that they 40