Your perimeter is your first line of defence against intruders, so why do so few businesses take the logical step and invest in a more secure perimeter security system? It’s true that perimeter security can look intimidating to employees and visitors, but it’s surprisingly cost-effective and disruption during installation can be kept to a minimum […]
What is a fire risk assessment and is it necessary?
With any business, the threat of fire is a perpetual worry as it not only puts your staff at risk but can devastate your offices and leave your company without a home. However, in order to mitigate these fears a little, it’s vital (not to mention a legal requirement) that a fire risk assessment is […]
The pros and cons of bringing the internet of things to work
Whether or not we would choose to admit it, many of us are already technically living our lives in ‘smart homes’. It started with the smartphones – those deceptively powerful devices that have become like extensions of ourselves in recent years. Then came the smart speakers. Before we knew it, our social and personal lives […]
Five shocking stats and facts about burglary
It’s not something any of us like to think about, but however safe we might think our neighbourhoods are, there is always the chance of a break-in. Indeed, it’s been theorised that a burglary takes place every 18 seconds, which highlights the fact that household burglary is not something to be taken lightly. It is […]
Ten surprising home insurance tips and facts
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 […]
