The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2016 - Issue 47 | Page 76

Security INTRUDER ALARM SERVICES LTD. Telephone: 01262 678105 FARM CCTV SYSTEMS STRAIGHT TO YOUR SMART PHONE CCTV – AN EFFICIENT, FLEXIBLE WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FARM » IT IS ESSENTIAL not to underestimate the importance of effective security on your farm. As with other areas, the latest CCTV surveillance equipment offers an efficient and flexible way to help protect your farm and all your possessions. It is, however, crucial to choose a system that has been designed specifically for farms/ agricultural businesses. For example, CCTV and all security also need to be designed to withstand what are often challenging conditions on farms. Every farm is different in layout, size, functions and the surveillance you choose needs to reflect that. You may choose a combined CCTV and security system whereby the system will alert you to check your cameras if the need arises. Today’s technology means that you can connect to your cameras remotely using phones, tablets or laptops which is a great advantage and offers you some peace of mind wherever you are working on your farm. WORKING TOGETHER » FARMERS AND OTHER residents in rural areas do generally possess a strong sense of responsibility for their local communities. This is one of most effective tools at preventing crime and helping keeping rural areas safe. If you have a suspicion that a crime is being committed, or believe that something just isn’t right, then sharing that information could be FROM £499 +VAT INSTALLED & GUARANTEED CCTV FREE SURVEY KEEP YOUR FARM SAFE www.intruderalarms.com 76 Aug/Sep 2016 www.farmers-mart.co.uk ‘information could be the crucial piece of a jigsaw needed to catch those who threaten local homes and busineses’ the crucial piece of a jigsaw needed to catch those who threaten local homes and businesses. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SPOT A CRIME Crimes in progress - call Police on 999 All other information or reports to Police - call 101 Anonymous reporting - call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Anonymous reporting of insurance fraud - contact the Insurance Fraud Bureau cheatline on 0800 422 0421 Plant and agricultural vehicle related intelligence can be emailed direct to the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) or the Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit (PANIU)