4 Benefits Of A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

Jun. 30, 2025

4 Benefits Of A Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

There are several reasons why a perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) can offer an advantage to a site. This is partly due to the sophistication of the system, which can stop an intrusion in its tracks. It is also to do with criminal psychology, with thieves and trespassers being statistically much less likely to venture onto a property that they know is well protected. Here are some of the ways that a high-quality PIDS can benefit your site.

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1. Smart Safety

According to government figures, there are more than 18,000 burglaries every month in the UK. There are around 44,000 reports of arson and criminal damage, and the police have had to launch Operation Tremor to try to cut down on the on-going theft of cables and other copper wires. Thieves do not discriminate. Every business is vulnerable and keeping people out is the best way of keeping valuables safe.

As the statistics show, walls and fences are no barrier. Alarmed perimeter fences work, both as a deterrent and as a solution if there is an attempted intrusion.

2. Property Value

When it comes to increasing property value, being able to demonstrate the effectiveness of the system makes a difference. At Detection Technologies, our solutions undergo rigorous testing over many months, which gives any investor guarantees and peace of mind regarding quality, reliability, and integrity. Our Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) approval means that protected land is worth more. Everything inside the perimeter is secure, so is easier to insure.

When planning to sell or re-finance an asset protected by advanced technology, this on-going assurance matters.

3. Safety At Work

There is a strong statistical association between intruders and violent crime. The more lucrative the asset, the more likely it is that force will be involved. Not all intruders are caught, and police reporting has inconsistencies and inadequacies. However, around 1 in 4 intruders are thought to be armed in one way or another, with firearms numbers slowly creeping up. Your staff are most likely to find themselves facing a handgun, but an unlucky 10% will be on the wrong end of a shotgun.

To protect site staff a perimeter intrusion detection system can make a real difference.

4. Flexibility & Control

High-profile sites have different areas of risk, and these require different levels of perimeter control. For rural sites, footpaths are a regular hazard that are difficult to secure against. For urban sites, noise and foot traffic can make perimeter monitoring problematic. Advanced systems are designed to respond to the main issues that each area of industry is likely to experience, resulting in a tailored solution that meets the unique needs of each site.

What Next?

Fence-Mounted Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS)

A PIDS (Perimeter Intruder Detection System) is a security term for any system which provides advanced warning of an intruder or threat trying to gain access to a secured area.

One example of a PID system would be El-Far’s fence-mounted sensors which detect vibrations and identify the exact location of attempted breaks, cuts or scaling. Heavy impacts can also be monitored.

This data is fed back to a control box and PIDs software creates audio-visual alerts, alarms, notifications or live feeds which allow security personnel to take action before the threat escalates.

Generally, any metal fence will work well with PIDS.

All have different pros and cons with the system but the following fence types are recommended:

Wire Fencing
Mesh Fencing,
Palisade Fencing
Security Railings
Solid Metal Fencing

A single controller can monitor up to metres of fencing making it a cost-effective solution for large boundaries.

Our Fence-Mounted PIDS systems are able to detect intrusion attempts by climbing, cutting or lifting a perimeter fence, or even by tampering with the power/communication cabling.

The sensors can be attached to most types of existing physical boundaries including decorative, chain-link or welded mesh fences and also walls for maximum detection ability.

Having perimeter detection equipment installed allows the user or operator to have real-time information on the exact position of attempted intrusions along the entire property perimeter. The systems can be connected to CCTV systems, sirens, audible warning beacons and lights allowing advanced warning and correct live information of any potential threat.

El-Far understands that securing your assets is important.

If you’ve been facing security threats then financing a fully-reliable system to stop them may be a concern to you.

This is why El-Far and Safe Security Solutions have teamed up to provide flexible payment plans which can help you when you need it the most.

Feel free to discuss the options with us so you can install one of the most powerful perimeter security systems in the world around your property with the peace of mind that payments will be at a rate that is comfortable to you.

Money should never come before security and with El-Far products we’ll ensure your property is protected without affecting your bank balance.