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Outside of the security industry, the terms ‘security guard’ and ‘security officer’ are sometimes used interchangeably. However, there are actually quite a few differences in the roles that officers and guards play in a security operation. In this blog, we will talk about these differences, and discuss the key roles and requirements that guards and …

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Why is security guard motivation important? It is important for several reasons and we’ll detail these below. We all know that when employees are motivated, they perform better at their job. Security guards are under a fair amount of pressure. They are constantly trying to prevent problematic situations, and if anything arises, they try and …

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Everybody wants to live in a home that is secure and provides safety for them, their family and their belongings. But, how can you reach this peaceful feeling, and better secure your Manchester home? Here are our top security tips for your Manchester-based property that you can put into practice right away. Follow these ideas …

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During the first UK lockdown, recorded crime dropped; presumably, due to mild panic and everyone’s lives being flipped upside down. Crimes such as burglaries, shoplifting could no longer take place as ‘normal’, because shops were closed and people were stuck at home. As we adapted to our new way of life, so did the types …

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December is here. The end of 2020 is nigh (hurray!). But, with darkness falling earlier, the police have issued advice to the public about household security in the run-up to Christmas. It is important to keep your Wolverhampton home securely locked at all times. Thieves who don’t have to break in at all, or gain …

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Recently, and according to the BBC, the national security threat level was raised from ‘Substantial’ to ‘Severe’, which means that a terrorist attack on the UK is highly likely.   Why was the threat level raised in the UK? While there is no specific intelligence of an imminent incident, the move from ‘substantial’ ‘severe’ was …

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What is hospitality security? Hospitality security is the management of security in hotels, lodging, entertainment facilities as well as in the tourism industry. This type of security involves using proven methods of preventing and resolving challenges faced by the hospitality sector.    Why is hotel security important? Security in a hotel, or within the hospitality …

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The coronavirus pandemic has forced lots of businesses across the world to work differently. Whether this is remotely working from home, using collaborative tools and data storing in the cloud, or perhaps it requires entirely rethinking how they conduct their business safely and in accordance with new government guidelines.  One of the main challenges that …

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Retail security guards are now more important than ever during these unprecedented and difficult times. In pre-covid days, retail security guards were solely part of an effective security strategy alongside CCTV cameras. With lockdown rules easing and businesses’ reopening with new social distancing measures in place, security guards must also help ensure social distancing is …

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