Our alarm receiving centre (ARC) delivers a fully accredited alarm monitoring service for Kent businesses.
When an alarm is triggered at your premises, CSG’s team of professional responders stand ready 24/7 to analyse the cause and provide a swift, efficient response.
Alarm monitoring, a service tailored for Kent
Alarm monitoring, a service tailored for Kent
Our alarm monitoring service is designed to meet the security needs of Kent businesses.
Whether your site is urban or rural, vacant or occupied, our monitoring service is ready to detect, analyse and rapidly respond to any threat.
The service is flexible, delivered on your terms. For example, site monitoring could be:
- In operation 24/7, 365 days of the year
- Timed to cover your premises out of hours
- Targeted surveillance at periods of high risk
For a no-obligation conversation about your requirements, and the most cost-effective options, call us on 08445 610 578
Alarm monitoring in Kent — How it works
Used with intruder alarms, fire alarms and CCTV, our alarm monitoring service combines cutting-edge technology with human judgement and expertise.
When an alarm is triggered, trained responders immediately assess the cause. If confirmed as false, they’ll turn it off and notify the authorised keyholder.
There’s no risk of untrained staff attending to investigate, and no unnecessary attendance by the emergency services.
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If the alarm is genuine, our responders can:
- Liaise with your appointed representative
- Deploy a SIA-licensed mobile patrol unit to the premises
- Send an incident report, either immediately or the following day
- If requested, transmit real-time CCTV footage to your appointed individual and execute a response or,
- Implement a blue light response directly to the emergency services
The service is entirely bespoke. It’s delivered on your terms, as and when you need it.
Security insights for Kent businesses
Security insights for Hampshire businesses
In Kent, many security breaches are opportunistic, rather than the result of sophisticated criminal planning. Business losses often arise due to a lack of awareness that anything is amiss — particularly outside working hours.
Active monitoring saves valuable time from being wasted. It stops minor security breaches escalating into seriously costly business damage.
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Protecting Kent businesses since 1947
Protecting Kent businesses since 1947
At CSG, security is literally in our DNA. We’ve been a family-run commercial security provider since 1947 so if you have a security issue, we know how to solve it.
For honest, straightforward advice about your security needs, call us on 08445 610 578.
Frequently Asked Questions
When an alarm or CCTV activation is received at our Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), our highly trained operators immediately assess the situation by verifying the nature of the alert. Depending on the type of activation, we initiate the appropriate response, which can include contacting emergency services, notifying designated keyholders, or dispatching a security response team. Our operators follow strict protocols to ensure every alarm is handled swiftly and accurately, prioritising your safety, and minimising any potential risks. We also maintain detailed logs of each incident, providing you with a full report for your records.
Automated alarms are actioned immediately, while other types of alarms may have different response times depending on the nature of the alert.
Yes, all CSG operations are conducted in line with current British Standards and are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance.
An Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) is a facility that monitors various security systems. It is staffed by a team of highly trained monitoring operatives who provide continuous 24/7 monitoring, 365 days a year.
Yes, CSG can tailor escalation procedures to meet each client’s specific requirements.
All of our operators are fully trained and hold a valid SIA CCTV license.
Our ARC can monitor a wide range of systems, including fire alarms, CCTV cameras, and access control systems.
All alerts are thoroughly investigated. If an alert is found to be false, it is still reported to identify any potential underlying issues.
Commercial Security Services
Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every site and every situation is different.
These core services can be tailored to suit your site, risk level and operational needs.
We have a comprehensive range of security services at your disposal. Every situation has its individual requirements, so each service is bespoke and based on a security risk assessment. Our recommendations will always be the best fit for you, and the most cost-effective option.
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