UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
A 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AND INVESTMENT IN PROTECTION
Total Protective Services
Representing a security industry
first, a First Response capability was
implemented into the already successful
on-site security solution.
Protective Service Officers are now
equipped to respond and manage a wide
range of events such as small waste bin
fires, lift failures, environmental spillages,
vehicle collisions and fire alarm activations.
• Achieving significant annual cost
savings for the University of £500,000
whilst adding value through an
enhanced solution
• Delivering an improved student, staff
and visitor experience by maintaining
the professional image across all
Protective Services
• Ensuring reduced risk to property,
business continuity and reputation and
increasing safety by implementing a
‘First Response’ safety team – bringing
confidence that a structure and
strategy is in place to deal rapidly with
emergency situations and unplanned
disruption
• Delivering tangible improvements in all
aspects of security and safety by up-
skilling existing teams and optimising
deployment.
• Offering solutions to various school
departments which are non-security
related
The level of training given to the team equips
them with the competency of Fire Wardens
and First Person on Scene First Aiders.
A First Response vehicle – supplied by
Securitas UK, specifically designed and
equipped to support the wider University
operations – is a key part of ensuring
the resources available to the University
contribute to mitigating any risk, and
provide the tools to enable the teams on
the ground to positively intervene and
manage an incident.
Results
Securitas has delivered a risk-based
solution to the University of Hertfordshire
that is at the forefront of security and
safety within the UK education sector, with
the key benefits of:
•
Open access to new technologies that
enables a balance of manpower and
technology to enhance performance
and provide a smarter and more
efficient service
* According to the Times Higher Education 150 under
50 rankings 2016.