Security

CCTV security camera
21Jul

Do you need to improve workplace security to address new risks?

Businesses are well aware of the need to protect their people and premises from crimes such as theft, arson and vandalism. But the recent terrorist attacks have created an additional dimension for businesses and organisations to think about in their planning. It’s incumbent on us...
metal theft
17Mar

Could your business be at risk from metal thefts?

Is metal theft still an issue? Legislation passed in 2013 does seems to have gone some way towards reducing the number of incidents in the UK. But concerns are being expressed that levels are about to start rising again - something that will add to...
13Mar

Why burglars are reading what you’re saying online

Have you ever thought about the risk of displaying your whereabouts online? Many people do it without stopping to consider the dangers it could pose - including the fact that their online activity is giving burglars information they can use to target homes. It’s commonplace nowadays...
Retail CCTV systems
15Feb

How can you fight back against the retail criminals?

The latest figures on UK retail crime have just come out from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and they make pretty grim reading. With a direct cost to the industry of £613m for 2014-15, retail crime costs are at their highest levels since records began. There...
Commercial CCTV security systems for business
04Jan

Using CCTV security systems in the workplace: key points to consider

Are you considering using CCTV in your workplace?  You want to keep your business secure. You’re considering using CCTV because you know it’s widely recognised as an effective deterrent. But the last thing you want to do is to make people feel they’re being ‘spied on’....
03Dec

What can you do to keep your home secure?

Are burglaries more likely to be pre-planned or opportunistic? Undoubtedly many burglaries are committed by opportunists making a spur of the moment decision due to an easy target presenting itself. But burglars are becoming increasingly ‘professional’ and some will spend time planning and observing potential targets beforehand. Whether...
13Mar

Fire & Security Matters Issue 3: Workplace Security Tips

10 SECURITY TIPS FOR THE WORKPLACE We can’t spend every minute of every day worrying about security but unfortunately it is something every business (and individual) needs to pay some attention to. Many crimes take place simply because a criminal spots an opportunity and takes it...