On D-Day in 1944, the Allies turned the tide of World War II and halted the advance of the Nazis. This feat was made possible by a combination of British, American and French factors and stratagems, and a good command centre, coordinating everything. In the same way, Securitas Direct has opened the largest alarm reception centre where handle more than 44 million signals a day and manage more than 20 million connected devices, protecting 7 million people in Spain.
This new command center is strategically located between Pozuelo de Alarcón and Madrid capital, in a 28,000 m² building that stands as a security tower, protecting more than seven million people in the country. From there they will coordinate the team.
The security of homes and establishments is one of the issues that most concern Spaniards. According to a study by the security company, 93% of Spaniards are worried about the security of their home. Robberies with force in homes and establishments increased by 14.6% between 2021 and 2022, according to the latest available data.
And according to the news verification agency Newtral, In 2022 there were 16,726 occupations throughout Spain. Even so, from the agency fact-checking They warn that the figures must be taken carefully because the official data They do not differentiate between trespass and usurpation.
It is not the same whether it is a first or second home, or whether it is inhabited or not. Thus, homes that are empty for a long period of time are the ones that commonly raise the most concern.
Taking an x-ray by communities, Catalonia is the community that registers the most occupations. Although they have decreased by 10.63% in 2023, it still adds up to more than Madrid, Andalusia and the Valencian Community combined.
In any case, according to data from the State Attorney General’s Office, collected in the institution’s report for the year 2022, it is reflected that only 0.16% of generic occupation crimes refer to trespass crimes. Crimes of gender violence or economic nature are more common.
The assurance that the home is a safe place is a peace of mind that everyone should have. In this effort, Securitas Direct has opened its new center that houses 4,000 of the 10,000 professionals that make up the company. It stands out for its high standards in quality, sustainability, connectivity and innovation. The building has been financed with Next Generation Funds for its energy efficiency. It has also earned AIS recognition for its inclusivity and accessibility. It has achieved LEED platinum certification, which guarantees its environmental sustainability.
The new headquarters also houses its Alarm Receiving Center (ARC), which, together with its counterpart in Cornellá de Llobregat, make up the largest and most modern in Europe. From there, 2,000 professionals manage hundreds of notices daily. with a response time of less than 20 seconds and remains active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every day it receives more than 44 million signals a day and manages more than 20 million connected devices.
In addition, the company is home to the largest R&D centre in Europe, together with its headquarters in Geneva and Malmö. At these centres, more than 600 engineers develop their own security solutions, serving the entire Verisure Group, to which Securitas Direct belongs. The company remains faithful to its constant innovation cycle to improve people’s safetymaking it the first security company to receive Next Generation EU Funds for the application of AI to alarm devices.
