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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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One of the most common and important security measures that can be used with fencing is CCTV. CCTV cameras are an efficient way to deter criminals and protect your business.  We’ve often discussed the merits of having a CCTV system at your commercial or residential premises. But, here we’d like to provide some useful tips …

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CCTV cameras are an effective security measure in preventing theft and vandalism. If you’re a commercial business or residential property and you’re looking to install security cameras, then one of the top things you need to know is where to place them.  CCTV surveillance systems with remote monitoring services allow businesses to have peace of …

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Whether you have CCTV installed in your home or commercial premises one of the top priorities is making sure that the footage doesn’t become damaged or can be stolen easily. There are several steps that you can take to ensure the security of your security camera footage.   3 Steps you can take to protect …

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Since the UK went in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic mid-March, police have reported a big fall in crimes such as burglary, rape and assault, but a 3% rise in domestic violence. It is expected that online fraud is likely to surge during this time, alongside new offences such as malicious coughing. The initial …

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One of the constant battles retailers face up and down the country is trying to prevent shoplifting. For UK retail businesses, it is estimated that theft cost them £4,821 million. With crime costing retailers this much, it is imperative that retail security is tightened to ensure that this amount is reduced. Retailers need, more than …

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A 2016 survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building found that 92% of respondents had been affected by theft. Perhaps rather more shocking was the fact that 21% stated they are affected by theft on a weekly basis. Why Does Theft Happen So Regularly? Whilst each building site will be managed slightly differently, it …

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Security dogs are one of the more traditional options for security and they are used for a variety of reasons; Quick reactions/Intelligence Protection Loyalty With a plethora of digital solutions out there, it is telling that security dogs are still used in many capacities. Reactions You probably already know of a dog that will react …

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Crime rates fluctuate across the country, depending on a wide variety of factors. According to Legal Beagle, there are some common factors that go hand in hand with areas that have high crime rate; poverty levels job availability police policy The average age of the population We take a look at statistics provided by police.uk …

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Imagine this, it’s Christmas day, you’re just about to sit down and tuck into your Christmas dinner, you’ve already had a couple of glasses of bucks fizz, you’re surrounded by your close friends and family, Christmas is well and truly in full flow. Then, you get a phone call from your alarm monitoring company, they …

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