DeterTech
the local employer feared by criminals
If we asked you to name an international business operating out of Prestwick your first thought would probably be the airport. Yet in its shadow lies DeterTech’s Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), a state-of-the-art facility that protects people and communities, every day. It provides real-time monitoring for sites across the UK and Europe and is rightfully feared by organised criminal gangs.
Delivering Greater Peace of Mind in Ayrshire and Beyond
“We’re proud to call Prestwick home,” says Mark Fitzpatrick, Director of Group Operations at DeterTech. “From this site we visually verify every single suspicious alarm activation that comes in from across the UK, Ireland and Central Europe. Some months that can mean responding to over 600,000 activations.”
DeterTech is perhaps best known for its PID360 security device, which is commonly seen on construction sites and shown to deter up to 80% of unwanted intrusions. As well as for its SmartWater forensic marking solutions that have a 100% conviction in contested court cases. Yet behind-the-scenes, it’s the ARC in Prestwick that gives the company its unrivalled real-time response capabilities.
Unlike competitors who outsource their monitoring services, DeterTech has invested significantly in its in-house capabilities and in its working relationships with the police. That means it can review, verify and escalate a site intrusion in less than a minute. And so when the alarm is raised, mobile security teams and police know exactly how to respond.
A Local Investment with Global Reach
Thanks to continued growth the ARC has just undergone a substantial upgrade and expansion, supporting high quality jobs across Ayrshire and contributing to the region’s economic performance. That includes a series of specialist modifications for its high-security monitoring room which will handle critical national infrastructure assignments. For example, it has been kitted out with bomb-proof glass and its own off-grid power supply.
“We have invested significantly in our facility, creating high-quality local jobs and partnering with local suppliers wherever possible,” adds Tamzin Stobbs, Head of ARC Services. “We believe that being part of the Ayrshire community means supporting it – not just through the services we provide, but by actively contributing to the local economy and engaging with local initiatives. As a business we work hard to give greater peace of mind to people and communities every day.”
The Gold Standard in Monitoring
DeterTech’s ARC is accredited to the BSEN50518 standard, ensuring it meets the highest benchmarks for security monitoring. It is staffed 24/7 by a team of Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensed operatives who specialise in predicting, deterring and detecting crime across a wide array of locations, from construction sites and retail premises to solar farms and critical national infrastructure.
The dedicated team can claim responsibility for putting numerous dangerous criminals behind bars. Even better, they can take pride in helping to deter countless more from even trying their luck in the first place.
So, there you have it. DeterTech and Ayrshire more than pull their weight in protecting communities across the UK and Europe. To every employee devoted to bringing greater peace of mind to people and communities every day, we salute you!
