Many people find it takes a long time to recover after being burgled. Even if little was taken, coming home to discover a break in can be a deeply traumatic experience. However, it’s doubly challenging when your business – your livelihood and the source of your income – is burgled. A bad break-in might lead […]
How cuts have hurt the police
The policies of austerity have seen cuts made to all manner of public institutions in the UK. Although budget cuts to the NHS have featured most prominently in the news, cuts to police budgets have had an impact all over the country. But how exactly are those cuts felt by the public? Writing for the […]
Maintenance and the message it sends
Burglars are always on the lookout for a possible opportunity. They’re looking for vulnerable properties: businesses with poor security protocols and out-of-date equipment, homes with dirty, disused alarm boxes and hidden points of entry. However, they also keep an eye on the maintenance of a property. It is a telltale sign of whether an owner […]
What to do if you discover a burglary in progress
The cost of a burglary is not just measured in the items stolen. A break-in can have a profound psychological impact; many people feel uncomfortable in their own homes for weeks or even months after the event. It is deeply unsettling to find that the safety of your home has been violated. Many of us […]
The top 5 best burglary deterrents
Burglaries are often crimes of opportunity. Thieves do not typically spend weeks ‘casing’ your home before they strike. Rather, they will be walking by and will take note of homes that look vulnerable. A lack of maintenance, or an obvious point of entry, or an area that is out of sight are all reasons why […]
How to secure street-facing businesses
Businesses are often targeted by burglars because they keep valuable stock on their premises. Unlike residential areas, thieves can be confident of finding something worth stealing when they break in. For this reason, many businesses invest in making sure their sites are secure on all sides, with fencing and security gates allowing them to easily […]
How remote monitoring works
Modern security systems consist of much more than a simple alarm. Nowadays, it’s possible to add a variety of technological innovations to your integrated security system, for home and business needs. You might consider perimeter monitoring, a way of alerting you to any intruder entering the bounds of your property. Others might prefer to invest […]
Customer Care Survey 2019
Our customers mean everything to us, and it shows. In the latest Customer Care Survey, respondents were glowing about all aspects of their experience with Lee Security. We scored 100% in almost every category, and we’re very grateful for the recognition. We will continue to aspire to top quality customer service.
Making Sure Burglars Get Caught
Suffering a break-in can be a deeply traumatic event, even if you weren’t there at the time. Although there are obvious concerns like the loss of personal items, damage done to your property, and a horrid mess to clean up, a burglary carries a psychological impact that can linger for months. Your home, your safe […]
Your home’s weak point
When you’ve lived at a property for a number of years, it becomes more than just a building – it is your home. You know every nook and cranny of the place, which taps don’t tighten properly, the secret method to closing the shed door and how to replace the bathroom light bulb. As homeowners, […]
