New Financial Year, New Security Goals: Enhancing Your Safety Measures
As FY25–26 begins, it’s the perfect moment to reset your security priorities. Whether you manage a civic precinct, operate a warehouse, or oversee retail properties across Perth, the new financial year offers a valuable window to refocus on safety, compliance, and smarter technology investments.
At Safer Community Security, we help WA-based businesses and councils align their security strategies with clear, cost-effective planning. Here’s how to make the most of this year’s security cycle.
1. Audit Before You Act
Jumping into upgrades without a baseline assessment can lead to costly missteps. Start with a full site security audit—looking not just at your technology, but your processes and real-world vulnerabilities.
Key audit checkpoints:
• Are all cameras recording clearly and positioned for maximum coverage?
• Is access control (cards, fobs, or mobile) being tracked and reviewed?
• Are lighting, gates, and signage deterring unauthorised entry?
• Have you seen any security breaches or near misses in the last 6 months?
Speak with frontline staff—they’ll often highlight risks missed in digital logs.
Need help with the audit? SCS offers complimentary walk-through assessments for clients in Perth metro and surrounds.
2. Set Clear Security Goals for the Year
Security works best when it’s tied to clear, achievable targets. This year, focus on 3–4 SMART goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Example Goal:
“Reduce unauthorised access to delivery zones by 50% before March 2026.”
Supporting actions might include:
- Installing motion-activated lights and cameras in low-visibility zones
- Switching to digital access logs
- Adding security signage and physical barriers
Well-defined goals help track performance, justify investment, and strengthen reporting to leadership or council bodies.
3. Budget-Friendly Wins With High Impact
Not all improvements require large capital outlay. Smart planning allows you to spread upgrades across quarters and invest in technology that pays off over time.
Top-value improvements for FY25–26:
🔹 Upgrade from analog to IP cameras — enable mobile monitoring and AI analytics
🔹 Replace lost-key systems with mobile-enabled access control
🔹 Centralise multi-site security via a cloud dashboard
🔹 Automate alerts for after-hours access or motion in restricted zones
We recommend phasing upgrades to reduce downtime and maintain business continuity.
Your FY25–26 Security Roadmap
Here’s a simple example of how to structure your security initiatives:
| Quarter | Focus | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Jul–Sep) | Audit & Fixes | Address blind spots, service gear |
| Q2 (Oct–Dec) | Access Control | Implement mobile or cloud solutions |
| Q3 (Jan–Mar) | Training & Compliance | Update protocols, train staff |
| Q4 (Apr–Jun) | Review & Reset | Assess progress, set FY26 goals |
Let’s Build a Safer Year Together
SCS helps businesses, councils, and property groups align their safety goals with proven, practical security solutions. If you’re planning this financial year’s upgrades or just want to assess your current setup, we offer complimentary on-site reviews to get you started.
Contact us today to schedule your FY25–26 security consultation.
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