New Year, New Resolutions: How to safeguard and secure your properties and assets as we head into 2025

It is new years’ resolutions time again and there is no better time to re look at how to help protect your property and assets to reduce unnecessary and unforeseen costs in the future.

Sadly, 2024 was a tough year for most New Zealanders, with the cost-of-living increase, recession, and the general economic landscape making it hard for Kiwis to get by financially. Recent statistics from the 2023/2024 year has also seen a spike in crime related incidents – with an increase of 41% in court charges for young people for theft, robbery and burglaries (NZ Herald).

Here at FIRST Security we have a dedicated team that can help, but as a starter, here are some top areas of focus for 2025!

1. Update your alarms and cameras

While this may be a no-brainer, it’s amazing what a simple alarm check can do to safeguard your properties and businesses in the event of a break-in or fire. Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade? FIRST Security are here to provide a range of recommendations, from cameras to alarms, to set you up for success for the year ahead. It may just be the one thing that could prevent serious damage or loss of possessions.

2. Download our Responda app

Here at FIRST Security, we find that the ultimate peace of mind is knowing there is security available 24/7. That’s why we recommend downloading the Responda app ahead of time, so if you notice any suspicious activity, you know you will have a trusted security officer there in minutes at just the click of a button. You can read more on why Responda may be right for you here: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/products/responda/

3. Mobile Patrols

One of our top services here at FIRST Security, Mobile Patrols gives you that additional layer of protection when you need it the most. With 120 patrol vehicles, the service protects an array of businesses right throughout New Zealand (big or small) conducting scheduled and random patrols each night to deter wrongful conduct. It could include external or internal property checks, visitor and staff escorts, alarm response and more. You can read more about Mobile Patrols here: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/services/mobile-patrols/

4. WelfareFirst

Wanting to prioritise team safety this year? WelfareFirst could be the perfect option for your business. This smart technology provides automated welfare checks, panic and silent alerts, along with GPS tracking – backed up by our 24/7 welfare monitoring team. Lone workers in particular are exposed to additional health and safety risks because they work by themselves, often at night, and because the nature or location of their work means they cannot readily summon help if injury, illness, violence or another emergency occurs. Interested in WelfareFirst? Read more about this service here: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/services/welfarefirst/

5. VirtualGuard

Concerned about the increasing burglaries in your area? We would recommend VirtualGuard! Our hi-tech camera system is monitored 24/7 by a local control centre, giving you early warning of a potential threat and allowing for rapid response to minimise the threat or damage. You can read more on VirtualGuard here: https://www.firstsecurity.co.nz/products/virtualguard/

Need some help making your plan for 2025? Then get in touch by emailing sales@firstsecurity.co.nz