15Dec
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...
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...
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...
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...
19Oct
Reducing the risk of burglary at your workplace: 5 tips for reducing the risk of workplace burglary
We’re heading into winter and unfortunately the longer dark evenings and nights can increase the risk of burglary. And securing your premises means more than having a burglar alarm. View your workplace through the eyes of a potential offender to identify vulnerable areas. Then follow...
02Oct
Technology Advances Places CCTV at Forefront of Commercial Security
Jackson Fire & Security’s installation and commissioning engineer is urging businesses in North Wales and Cheshire to install CCTV cameras, with advances in technology giving users extra peace of mind. Business owners can now monitor CCTV on mobile phones and tablets from anywhere in the...
13Mar