Many of us are familiar with the security measures that banks have in place - cameras, silent alarms, automatic shutters, security guards, ink dyes. What about security smoke? The use of security smoke devices is now an established tactic to protect banks, and is also widely used in the retail sector to safeguard in-store ATM machines.
These devices, typically linked to an alarm or a panic button, work by forcing a non-toxic fluid (normally glycol or glycerine mixed with water) under pressure through a heater block where it is vaporised and condenses on contact with cold air to form a dense white fog. The intention is to confront criminals and cause them to abandon their efforts and flee.
Originally, security smoke was mostly used in empty buildings for overnight protection, but as crime has become more violent, more places want to use them to protect their staff during working hours.
These daring daylight robberies are generally carried out by very organised, professional criminals, more than capable of bypassing all the security systems the banks have in place, all except one, the security smoke! Due to the high intensity of these situations Concept Smoke Screenpay a great deal of attention to machine placement. This ensures that, in line with the latest European standard EN50131:8, the smoke doesn't trap the criminal inside, thereby inducing panic and increasing risk. Instead the smoke is carefully designed to shepherd the bad guys back out of the building. |
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So, does it work? In short, yes. Concept Smoke Screen have achieved great success in loss prevention across all industries. Of particular note, Concept recently prevented a burglary in a high street bank in Northern Ireland; 2 accomplished thieves managed to break-in to the building, but were prevented from completing their plan by the last (and most effective) line of defence - security smoke! Can't see it? Can't steal it!
For more information contact Concept Smoke Screen on 01205 821111, email info@smoke-screen.co.uk or visit http://www.smoke-screen.co.uk/
