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We are officially counting down the days until businesses close for the holidays. However, you need to know that although this is a joyous time, it is also a time that criminals can exploit. With little to no one visiting the offices over the break, the risk of burglary increases. Because of this, you need to prepare accordingly. This blog aims to tell you how to keep your office safe during the Christmas holidays.

First things first, what is it? Not everyone can be at their commercial property all the time, especially during the Christmas holidays when endless chocolate, pigs in blankets and family fun is going on. However, what if there is an emergency and there is nobody on site at the time? This is when key holding comes to benefit your business. By allowing a trustworthy third party security supplier to have access to your building, it will mean a qualified professional can check the premises with particular attention to anything that looks suspicious. Due to being a trained officer, they will be able to effectively check the building and can take appropriate action if needed.

We have previously discussed what key holding is, now it is time to discuss why you need a professional to hold your business property keys rather than a normal member of staff… or even yourself. When an alarm is activated it could most likely be a false alarm, but there is a small chance that a real emergency has occurred and requires a professional with experience to correctly handle the situation- could you face this risk?

What is Key Holding? There are going to be times when you are not able to be at your business' premises. This includes the night and perhaps if you are shut for the Christmas holidays. But what happens if there is an emergency, or an alarm activation that requires you to attend the property?

When it comes to your business premises, there is a good chance that you are going to want to make sure that they are secure. This could be to protect stock, protect equipment, protect employees and sometimes simply to protect the premises themselves.

Most assume that because you’re protecting your online presence that all of your security requirements are now handled… this could not be further from the truth. Your technology and sensitive information may be protected from criminals online, but this does not prevent criminals from physically entering the building and taking your valuables.