Our Accreditations

We are proud to be Certified

Macaw Security Solutions Ltd are proud to announce that we are now accredited to British Standard for detector activated remotely monitored CCTV systems – BS 8418:2015 Installation and remote monitoring of detector-activated CCTV systems. Macaw has the expertise to design, install, service, and monitor a BS 8418 system that will fit unique business or domestic needs.

Why install BS 8418 compliant CCTV system?
A well planned and designed BS 8418 system will enable the constant and efficient security monitoring of your premises / residence. It is important to identify the “operational requirements” of the security system, i.e. what do you want the system to do? Macaw Security Solutions Ltd are market leaders in providing comprehensive security packages based on client specific threat assessment and risk analysis.

Having an approved BS 8418 system installed will provide you with:

  • A guaranteed LEVEL 1 response from the police or other responding authority
  • A benchmark level of security that could reduce your insurance liability
  • Reduced risk of theft and vandalism.
  • Reduce loss
  • Document events and improve employee safety
  • Gain visibility
  • Ensure optimum system performance
  • Add value in such areas as health and safety monitoring or building management
  • Electronic enhancement to conventional on-site security guarding services

Some of the reasons you may should be looking for a BS 8418 system could include:

  • Protect your assets 24/7
  • Predominantly BS 8418 systems are purchased to protect expensive goods which are stored outside – These may include, for example: cars, lorries, trailers, or building products.
  • Ability to respond to a live alarm event
  • Ability to challenge persons on site using live audio
  • Situational awareness from a remote location
  • Focussing attention on areas of high risk
  • Storage of event data off site
  • Improve effectiveness and safety of security guarding personnel by changing working practices.

Gaining visibility and insight into your business or home whilst at work can be a challenge. Whether you manage one location or 1,000, an effective video surveillance system serves as an effective crime deterrent as well as a key method to capture and document security events on your premises / home.

With a Macaw Security Solutions BS 8418 compliant security system installed, allows us to keep an eye on your key assets so you can focus on what matters most: running and getting on with your day to day business.