CCTV

security systems

Why you need to have robust security installed for summer

Throughout the Summer season, small businesses should rethink their security systems as the chances of being targeted are increased. Not only does hot weather play a part, but so do staff holidays and increased business levels. So, why do you need better security this summer? Increased...
CCTV security camera

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...

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...
alarm monitoring

What are the benefits of monitoring alarm and CCTV systems?

An unmonitored alarm can act as a deterrent to intruders. If it’s triggered, it’s likely to reduce the amount of time they’ll be in your premises and it alerts other people to the fact there’s a problem. But to a large extent it does rely...
surveillance cameras

Using surveillance cameras responsibly – what are your views?

Camera surveillance. An effective and necessary way to protect people or an invasion of privacy? It’s probably fair to say the majority of people feel the truth lies somewhere in the middle; it’s a very effective tool that helps with crime reduction – but it...
Commercial CCTV system

Six ways a commercial CCTV system can help your business

Have you ever thought about installing a CCTV camera system at your business premises? Today’s systems are designed for maximum convenience and provide high resolution images that are so clear you can see even the smaller details well. Commercial CCTV systems can be an important way to...
Retail CCTV systems

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...