FGH Security ties up police deal

FGH Security is working in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary to prevent crime and make sure people in the region have a safer night out.

The trial proved so successful that following a consultation process Lancashire Constabulary helped to secure additional funding from Lancaster’s Community Alcohol Network. This means that now the majority of busy bars and nightclubs that FGH provides to use this technology.

He went on to explain that, “Once people realise that their actions are being recorded, they often calm down and leave as requested. This means that not only are police officers not required but more importantly, incidents are stopped from developing.” In effect this saves police being called to deal with incidents that are now preventable following the introduction of the cameras.

Sergeant Forshaw has also witnessed a similar effect in his area: “A review of incidents at the premises since the introduction of the cameras has been encouraging and there are several examples where situations have been resolved without the need for police involvement.” The company has successfully utilised the technology within its event and security guarding divisions with a similar impact on reducing crime. In 2015 the company is looking to utilise body worn CCTV even more with a view towards including it as part of standard uniform.