1st Choice Security Systems

CAMESAFE Installers have the experience and knowledge gained from training to be able to offer the required security solutions and automation safety to any gates. Came can now award a level of competence to individuals who pass the module examinations. 1st Choice Security Systems attained CAMESAFE Installer status and are now entitled to use the CAMESAFE Installer badge to promote the highest level of safety in their automation installations.

Displaying visible CCTV security cameras can reduce crime against people, theft and vandalism, and when crime does occur CCTV footage can provide valuable evidence to improve the likelihood of a successful conviction. 1st Choice CCTV security cameras are based around the use of digital video recorders, which provide maintenance free, reliable and user friendly recording, monitoring and playback features at the touch of a button. Gone are the days of labour intensive video recorders, oversized cameras and traditional analogue tapes which required constant, costly maintenance.

An Automatic Gateisthe ideal way to keep track of who is coming in, and to keep out unwanted visitors. For residential properties, an automatic gate can give you peace of mind for the security of your property, and can be a deterrent to unwanted callers. Our installers have a wealth of experience in providing bespoke, secure automatic gates and access control systems for all types of factory, warehouse, offices and property. We are able to supply complete system upgrades, including upgrading manual gates with automation as required.

We specialise in the design, supply and installation of bespoke Electric Metal Gates, Swing Gates, Sliding Gates, Driveway Gates, Electric Wooden Gates & Electric Aluminium Gates for all domestic and commercial circumstances. Take a look at our latest news which will show our latest designs and installations. If you can't find the exact design you need, don't worry, we can produce customised CAD drawings of gate designs for your driveway entrance showing how the gates would look when installed. We regularly design and construct completely new driveway entrances.

Whilst high profile hacks of digital systems tend to grab the headlines, most business owners would still prioritise their physical assets and premises as a number one priority when it comes to security systems. At 1st Choice Security Systems we would always advise businesses that in order to achieve peace of mind when premises are left unattended, the intruder alarm system remains an effective staple in your security arsenal. Local police forces, who are often the first on the scene to deal with burglary incidents agree; intruder alarm systems remain an active deterrent to burglars.

What kinds of businesses invest in commercial CCTV installation in Bedfordshire? The first examples that spring to mind are shops, of course, and offices. Aside from these, though, the diverse business population of Bedfordshire is adopting this technology in a variety of locations. In this blog, 1st Choice offers an insight into 5 less obvious uses for commercial CCTV systems in the region. There are plenty of these scattered across Bedfordshire, and many of the county's independent garages provide specialist luxury car services.

Unfortunately, keeping your company 'under lock and key' isn't as secure as it used to be. Traditional keys are vulnerable; they can be lost or stolen, or even copied without consent, and the inconvenience and expense of changing locks and re-issuing keys can be considerable. Plus, with best intentions, it's common in buildings that are secured by locks and keys for doors to be left unlocked all day. This opens up the possibility of opportunist theft and malicious damage. Electronic access control systems provide far more efficient and convenient ways of securing your building and assets, and it means that you will never have to change a lock again.

1st Choice Security Systems Ltd offer a competitor-beating range of systems to manage your external site security, including electrical and manual sliding folding doors, roller shutters, overhead and insulated doors, high speed doors, PVC strip curtains, steel security doors and grilles. We also install electric swing and slide gates, including integrated monitoring and access control systems, and traffic barriers and bollards for complete external site security. Our CCTV systems are top-of-the-range, incorporating digital video recording software for user-friendly monitoring, recording and playback at a fraction of the cost of traditional, outdated analogue tape systems.

All of these are applicable to a number of scenarios including office parking, residential developments, commercial car parks and public locations such as shopping centres, schools, airports and leisure facilities. Parking bollards provide maximum protection to your shutters, shop fronts and doorways from attempted ram raids, and are an excellent visual safety device in public areas such as pedestrian-friendly roads, schools and leisure facility areas. Available in a choice of sizes, styles, colours and finishes, they can be adapted to suit your site or property decor.

1st Choice Security Systems can supply a vast range of secure garage doors to suit every home, keeping your possessions safe and your property and family secure. Our garage doors are automatic, and come with a standard motor which is safely encased within a canopy above the opening, which the door folds up into. Constructed from foam-filled aluminium, they provide a limited amount of insulation, and come complete with a weather strip across the bottom to keep rain out of your garage. With personal safety in mind, all our doors come complete with auto locks and safety brakes.

All of these are applicable to a number of scenarios including office parking, residential developments, commercial car parks and public locations such as shopping centres, schools, airports and leisure facilities. Our traffic barriers and bollards are available as both manual and automated systems, and come in a range of designs and colour options. As with all our automated systems, a number of safety measures come as standard to ensure your security measures are as safe as possible. Our traffic barriers and bollards feature anti-crush hydraulic safety devices and hydraulic locks.

These heavy duty doors are capable of withstanding 150mph gusts of wind, and are ideal for large openings up to 60 m wide by 12 m high. Each section is 230mm wide, ribbed and galvanised, and hinged vertically by a continuous hinge strip. Bespoke doors can accommodate cut outs for crane beams and monorails. Our manually operated roller shutters are ideally suited to individual applications, where the curtain door is manually raised via a continuous haul chain which drives a fully sprung counter-balanced barrel.

1st Choice Security Systems are able to offer a wide range of intruder alarm systems designed specifically to protect your premises and contents based on the risk level identified. Systems options range from simple bell-only systems, where localised internal/external alarms signal a warning, to fully monitored systems where any alarm event is communicated to an outside source, such as a monitoring station or the police who will take appropriate action. Setting and un-setting of the system can be via a standard keypad or proximity token allowing ease of access to authorised users while maintaining the highest level of security.

Access can be granted remotely (from a reception desk or check point) or via personal swipe cards, making turnstiles perfect for admitting large numbers of people quickly, whilst still providing a solid visual presence to your security measures. Our UK designed and manufactured turnstiles are available as single or double installations, in both half or full height options. Finishes can be chosen to suit your decor or branding, with stainless steel or a range of powder coated colours available. The majority of our turnstile access control systems are suitable for external use, including building sites and gate houses.