Tips on selecting the right video surveillance system for your business. This article came from the latest West Auckland Business magazine - Issue 53 We all know that video surveillance protects businesses from crime and vandalism. And it’s also vital for capturing evidence of a crime. However, there are several less well-known benefits. Video surveillance [...]
A member of the public who wants to remain anonymous, so we will name Barry, called in to express his gratitude for Patrick, whose heroic actions Barry described as having “almost certainly saved my life”. Barry was on his way to Shorecare to take care of a minor injury sustained while he was moving [...]
How you deal with intruders in your home is really up to you. You must be the judge of the situation. Try to use your common sense but don't put yourself in danger. It is a good idea to prepare a plan of what you would do in threatening situations and discuss that plan [...]
Your home and your possessions belong to you. No one has the right to enter your home to take your property without your permission. Two thirds of all crime reported to the police, including burglary and theft, involve dishonesty. Each year about 30,000 house burglaries are reported to the police. YOUR PROPERTY SECURE But [...]
Safety and security are top priorities for most companies, right? What executive or business owner doesn’t want to safeguard assets and people – it’s a no-brainer. But while most businesses have alarms in place, it's surprising how many try to go it alone when it comes to monitoring. Now, you may be thinking, a [...]
This second article in Matrix Security’s ‘Our People in Focus’ series, digs deeper into the journey of Operations Manager for Waitemata, Danial Walters. It follows on from Daniel’s initial step into the security workforce and his expectations – which he quickly dispelled, given the diverse and ever changing nature of the role and the [...]
Below, the third and final article in Matrix Security’s ‘Our People in Focus’ series, continues Daniel Walters’ story to-date of new beginnings in the security industry, initial expectations – and reality, and the ever-evolving nature of his work which provides opportunities to foster new skills, carve new career pathways and hone a people-centric focus. [...]
THE CEO’S MESSAGE Video surveillance is an essential part of the security toolkit. The advantages are well understood, from deterring would-be thieves and vandals through to protecting assets (and capturing the occasional funny moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHwFT6c0rQc). However, those grainy images that we are so familiar with from Police Ten 7 are now a thing of [...]
Our People in Focus The journeys of their people are something Matrix Security are proud to share, and something they hope will inspire others wanting a career change, fresh perspective or seeking anew. The ‘Our People in Focus’ series, begins with three articles on Matrix Security Operations Manager for Waitemata, Daniel Walters, sharing words [...]
The demand for Matrix Security mobile patrols in Auckland (for both business and residential) has increased significantly in the past 12 months. Mobile patrols are a security solution that helps to deter and prevent criminal activity and provides peace of mind for individuals working or living at the location. They provide a tailored and cost-effective [...]
