Key control
Discuss secure storage, authorised use and records of key movements.
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Keyholder response
When an alarm sounds, the plan is already in place.
Arrange controlled keyholding, alarm attendance and access visits around the people, systems and risks at your property.
Controlled key recordsAgreed alarm responseAuthorised access visitsClear incident reports
Keyholder response
A response plan starts with the keys.
Know who can enter, what they should check and how findings reach you.
We can plan secure key custody and an agreed attendance procedure for alarm activations, access requests or periods when your premises are unoccupied. Monitoring and alarm signalling arrangements are confirmed separately where needed.
What this service covers
A clearer plan for access and attendance.
Select the elements appropriate to your site and agree the service area, hours and escalation route before work begins.
Alarm attendance
Agree who receives an activation and the circumstances for site attendance.
Discuss this areaEscorted access
Arrange for an officer to meet an authorised employee where suitable.
Discuss this areaIncident record
Set out what observations and follow-up details should be reported.
Discuss this areaPlan your service
Choose the right response arrangement.
The exact service and attendance terms are confirmed in a site-specific proposal.
Keyholding
- Controlled access arrangements
- Named contacts and instructions
- Movement records
Escorted response
- Agreed alarm attendance
- Employee escort where appropriate
- Observations and escalation
A considered approach
The right person, with the right instructions.
The response brief should define contacts, safe entry, alarm reset authority and when the client or emergency services should be called. Key movements and visit findings need a clear record.
- Contact chainKeep nominated contacts and escalation steps current.
- Entry instructionsRecord how an attending officer can enter safely.
- Close the loopAgree how findings and follow-up are shared.
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Related work in real settings.
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A clear way forward
From conversation to a practical plan.
We start with your requirements, then agree the right scope for your organisation.
Discuss the brief
Tell us about the premises, event or site and the outcomes you need.
Review the setting
Check access, existing systems, duties and practical constraints.
Agree the scope
Confirm the proposal, credentials, reporting and escalation route.
Good questions
Answers before we talk.
We will look at your situation in detail, but these answers are a useful starting point.
Will our employees have to attend alarm activations?
That depends on your agreed response plan. An officer may attend or escort a nominated person where suitable; coverage, access and escalation must be confirmed in the proposal.
Does keyholding include alarm monitoring?
Not automatically. The monitoring contract, signalling route and attendance instructions should be checked as separate parts of the arrangement.
Is the person holding keys licensed?
Keyholding is a licensable private security activity in relevant contracted circumstances. Check the appropriate individual SIA licence for the duties agreed.
Let’s talk
Let’s build the right security brief.
Tell Lansafe about your site and the service you have in mind. We can discuss a practical, site-specific scope and next steps.
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