Fences surrounding facilities should be checked regularly for areas of weakness; these might include loose or falling rails, bulging mesh fabric, posts that lean or gates that do not close correctly. While many repairs on fences can be performed in-house, a fencing contractor should inspect the fence on a regular basis and address any areas of concern.
LIGHTING One of the greatest advancements in sport facilities had been the advent of LED lighting. In addition to providing better color rendition and eliminating glare, LED lights are more easily aimable, helping to eliminate light trespass.
Even better, LEDs can help win the security game. LED lighting systems( which also can be operated via a mobile app) can be dimmed when not in use but can be set to come on at full power when motion is detected. This can illuminate the whole field instantly, as well as other areas like walkways, parking lots and adjacent structures. In general, the brighter the light, the less likely it is that an intruder will want to stay onsite.
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SECURITY CAMERAS Outdoor security cameras— set wherever they may be needed but where they are unlikely to be tampered with— can be motion-activated or can be set to record on a continuing basis, depending upon the system. Signage around the facility, announcing that security cameras are present, can prove a deterrent as well.
The fact that many security systems can also be controlled by mobile apps has allowed field managers to receive an alert as soon as motion is detected in the area, to be able to see what is going on in real time and to notify authorities if needed.
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CREATING AWARENESS The more people know about the security measures being taken, the less likely you are to have problems. Create a culture of awareness and encourage facility users, particularly those at the youth level, to communicate with adults on staff if they hear about problems in the making.
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