For many people, their pets are a part of the family. Keeping pets safe and secure is very important to owners. However, they can occasionally make proper security difficult. Cats often prefer cat-flaps, allowing them to come and go as they please, for instance. A pet outdoors can also have the unwanted effect of setting […]
Securing an unused property
If you’re a business owner with more than one premises or in the process of moving operations, it may be necessary to leave one of your properties unused. However, this may leave you vulnerable to break-ins. This can be the case even if the property is empty and contains nothing of value. Securing an unused […]
Winter security tips
We’ve made regular mention on this blog about the security challenges of summery weather. People are prone to leaving windows open overnight, failing to lock their doors and not tidying their tools away after garden work. Our behaviour changes with the season. Temperatures are dropping and winter is on its way, meaning you’re probably unlikely […]
Protecting an isolated property
Whether it’s a business or a home, people who own property in urban areas are often more concerned about security than those in rural areas. It makes sense, living in a city or larger town means an increased crime rate – the result of higher population densities and areas of poverty. However, the reverse is […]
Halloween and your business
It’s almost the time of year when carved pumpkins appear on every doorstep. More children every year are dressing up and copying their American cousins, heading out onto the streets in search of sweets. Writing for the Telegraph, Michael Hogan highlights this event’s surging popularity: “In terms of UK consumer spending, Halloween has now eclipsed Valentine’s […]
Proper maintenance of your security system
The decision to install a security system at your home or business will make a big difference. Studies have repeatedly shown that a visible system, diligence, and aesthetic maintenance all help to prevent burglaries, since thieves typically prefer easy targets. The more work they have to do in breaking in, the greater their chance of […]
Protecting your business from burglary
Burglars are a depressingly familiar problem for businesses, particularly enterprises selling high-value products. It’s a difficult problem to manage, since the higher the value, the more persistent thieves are likely to be. Whether it’s quality building materials or expensive electronics, it’s imperative to present your premises as being secure. Burglars aren’t looking for a challenge—they […]
When to Install a Fire Alarm
The need to install a fire alarm is greater than ever. It’s a problem backed up by statistics: 36 percent of all fire-related deaths occur in properties without an alarm. By itself, this number may not be shocking, but when taken in context it presents a serious picture. A laudable 90 percent of British homes have […]
An Emphasis on Deterrents
It doesn’t matter if you live in an area considered safe or crime ridden. No matter where you live, burglars don’t choose homes at random, they target specific properties for a reason. They look for a variety of signs, including obvious indicators of wealth or high-end products like expensive televisions, computers, and jewellery. But they […]
Helping students prevent burglary
As the autumn term begins, students will have moved into their new accommodation for the year. Many of them will be moving from a campus room into private flats and homes for the first time, and it can present something of a culture shock. University accommodation often comes with a variety of security features not […]
