In one form or another, home insurance has been around for hundreds of years. We’ve come a long way, however, since the ‘fire marks’ of the 18th century, when fires were much more common, and were the only thing most homes were covered against. Back then, it was seen as a luxury only afforded the […]
10 things to consider before purchasing a security system
With recent advances in technology, more and more people are discovering how affordable and positively life-changing a security system can be. Our modern fascination with being able to monitor and control everything all the time has worked in the security services industry’s favour, with almost a quarter of all British homes now utilising a home […]
Managing business security – making sense of the moving parts
Crime, in all of its various forms (from burglary right down to vandalism), costs businesses across the country millions on an annual basis. But in such a complicated age, security has never meant so many different things to so many different people, which can be especially confusing when you’re trying to run a business. One […]
How to make your home less attractive to burglars without making it ugly
Any burglary can be a devastating loss, not just in terms of the property you might lose but the invasion of privacy. Being a victim of a burglary can have a significant impact on your mental and physical wellbeing and could leave you feeling perpetually unsafe in your own home. Burglars, however, are rarely stupid […]
Lee family youngster scores top art prize celebrating 100 years of women in policing
The next generation at Lee Security is starting young. Recently, young Oliver Crowson, the son of Jackie Crowson and Wayne Lee, our Operations and Technical Directors, let his artistic chops loose on a competition celebrating 100 years of women in policing. For his efforts, the 7-year-old Oliver was awarded a runner-up certificate in the Metropolitan […]
What is the NSI and what does it mean?
In any industry, there needs to be a body that sits apart from the general throng, observing the members of the community and setting the best practices that will ensure a consistent service from accredited members. In the security system sector, that body is the NSI. The National Security Inspectorate is recognised as the leading […]
The importance of maintenance contracts in security
There is nothing in this world that’s quite as frustrating as having to fork out for something unnecessarily. How many times, however, have you been forced to call in the repairmen when something goes awry – only to be told it’ll cost almost as much to fix as it cost in the first place? That’s […]
When CCTV is no longer enough – a guide to perimeter protection systems
Crime rates in the UK are continuing to spiral, with domestic burglary up by 30% in the UK according to the latest figures by the ONS. With these figures continuing to rise and criminals devising increasingly advanced tactics for breaking and entry, it’s time to face up to the fact that sticking a CCTV camera […]
Which access control system is right for you?
Making any decision regarding business investment and expenditure always requires a certain amount of deliberation, but when it comes to security, those decisions are even more important. Any commercial property requires some form of security, but you also want to make sure that it’s safe and convenient for the tenants. That’s where access control systems […]
The difference between monitored and unmonitored security systems
For businesses and homeowners alike there are many more options available now when it comes to security. From intensive smart solutions hooked up to a secure cloud, to more subtle camera and control panel combinations, the options are varied enough that there should be a solution for most situations. However, the primary distinction to make […]
