It’s all too easy to believe that most crime takes place in the hours of the night when the wrongdoer is cloaked in darkness. And where this belief is taken to be fact, many people are tempted to raise their guard as the long nights of winter become a thing of the past (at least…
The idea of unexpected consequences is well known, perhaps the most famous being the one about a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon jungle, this causing a chain of events that in the end cause a major hurricane to develop in the Atlantic Ocean. One cannot blame the butterfly of course here, but perhaps…
Christmas is almost upon us all once again, bringing with it, of course, the darker nights and as there are lots of presents about, and businesses are closed for longer periods than normal, all the more opportunity for those of a light-fingered persuasion. The sad fact is that having those presents under your tree, or…
Not a day goes past without someone talking about how AI is going to change everything in the World, and to a degree that is true, but at the moment, and for some time to come, AI is not going to replace the need for security guards… That does not mean that technology cannot help,…
With costs rising across the board, many businesses are looking for ways to save cash. Only the very desperate will opt to drop their insurance cover, but what about a way that reduces insurance premiums and overall costs, whilst increasing security levels? It’s a win win situation, but how is it possible? It’s often overlooked,…
Any construction project represents significant investments of time, resources, and capital. Unfortunately, these sites are often targets for a range of criminal activities, particularly vandalism and theft, both of which can severely impact project timelines, budgets, and the safety of the site workers. The construction industry loses approximately £800 million annually due to such incidents,…
When managing property access becomes challenging, many homeowners and rental property managers turn to key safes as a convenient solution. These secure boxes mounted outside properties allow authorised individuals to retrieve keys without the property owner being present. But the question remains: just how reliable are these devices when it comes to protecting your property?…
It’s an old saying, but it is so very true and applicable to the world we live in today. The sad fact is that If you are a homeowner or business owner the chances are you have assets that you want and need to protect. With this in mind it is a sad fact that…
Few small businesses are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year, never closing and are hence are always manned and less likely to be attacked by an intruder or vandal. But for the vast majority of firms, they do close their doors, both at night, at weekends and during holiday…
It is no surprise that many businesses (and homeowners) employ a security firm to keep their premises or home safe. These companies offer peace of mind, providing a variety of services, ranging from guards that stay on the premises 24hrs a day, to mobile patrols that respond when any alarms, including fire alarms, are triggered….
