Advice on evading security measurements?

[newbienewt]

I'm fairly new to urbex. I've consumed media about it or containing it, though I've only recently decided that I want to try it out for myself. I've done plenties of research now, I want to be as prepared as possible since I'm aware that being reckless can lead to terrible consequences. One thing I wanted to have some deeper insight on is how to avoid security on whichever site I'll end up visiting. Does anybody know how to avoid security, avoid getting detected by/or seen by cameras, or any other things to watch out for, such as guard dogs, or any extra information on the subject? I'm not afraid of the physical dangers as much as I am of the legal dangers, so it would be useful if I could get as much information as I possibly can. Thank you in advance!

 

[Wastelandr]

Trespass is generally only a civil offence in the UK meaning it's unlikely to amount to any major consequences beyond at best an awkward conversation and at worst a telling off, dodgy security, or police coming and checking everythings kosher.

In terms of tips for avoiding security, keeping a low profile with only one or two other people helps. Aside from the occasional hidden camera or sensor, it's usually as simple as just keeping your eyes and ears open and playing hide and seek, trying to avoid being seen!

Good luck!

 

[Speed]

Don't do anything illegal and your most of the way there to not getting in trouble with the law. If you do get caught just explain what your doing, and don't be a dick.

Otherwise you could wrote a book on what your asking.. and people have!

 

[mookster]

1. Don't decide to blaze into somewhere without at least giving it a drive/walk past first from whichever public roads/paths are closest so you can covertly gauge if there's anything you need to be aware of such as cameras etc without giving the game away (protip if there is a security presence on site don't point at stuff in front of where they might be stationed).

2. Lots of places don't have a physical security guard on site, unless it's a place of high value/importance. Most of the more high profile locations now use those annoying CCTV towers or little dalek things which trigger an alarm in a remote monitoring centre who then dispatch a guard to throw you out. They can be a bastard and are usually placed in strategic locations to catch people out.

3. Even if it looks all fine and dandy, it pays to always be vigilant and to not get complacent. I've had surprise appearances from security in places you'd never expect them to be at before.

 

[KPUrban_]

One the subject of "How to Avoid Security", a lot of it is dependant on where you are. Places are often secured using various different security contractors, methods and often tight or excessive budgets.

Some places will have a small force of over-enthusiastic security staff walking around sites equipped with a myriad of top-notch cameras, sensors, dogs and so fourth.
On the other end of the scale, usually sites where the owner(s) have allocated very little in security, the most you'll find are a couple of cheap cameras (Similar to the smart doorbells you can get) dotted around which, are often linked up to the owners phone.

Generally the best way to avoid getting seen or caught is to take your time and think about things before trying.
The following questions apply:
- Can I see that camera or sensor and, am I far away enough that I won't be noticed?
- If i climb or go under this shutter or fence, will it make a load of noise?
- Is that security staff member looking in my direction?
- Will I injure myself doing this?
- What's that bolted to this wall, tree, fence ect.?
- Will any nosey neighbours or members of the public say anything?

On the other things to watch out for:
- Generally this hobby falls under the remit of Civil Trespass however, you're going to look dodgy, that part of the law generally applies to someone walking across a field or somewhere you'd expect a person to innocently wander. Climbing a fence or whatever else doesn't look normal, expect to be accused of something a little bit more sinister. It's also worth remembering some places fall under thier own acts and laws which can make trespass a criminal offence.

 

[Scoobysrt]

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Take up running, there aint many secca that coukld catch me if I really didnt want em too lol