What is a vacant property? In summary, a vacant property can be described as any property that isn’t occupied for any period of time but this can comprise of anything from an unoccupied residential property to a large disused commercial site made up of multiple units. Naturally, given that the properties are empty, this makes …
In a previous post, we gave you more detail on why working with a company that holds an SIA license is beneficial. In our latest post, we delve into this topic further, providing you with information on why an SIA licence is needed and who requires one. Firstly, SIA stands for Security Industry Authority; they …
The March 2019 retail survey from the British Retail Consortium, provides crime insights for retail businesses turning over £103 billion. The insights cover the period between 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. Members of the BRC found that 115 retail workers are attacked and many more threatened. Further to this, a huge £700 million …
With a rise in population typically comes a rise in crime. The population in Coventry as of 2019 is estimated to be 418,347. Crime statistics in Coventry have fluctuated over the years, with the types of crime being reported most frequently changing month on month. The head office of Umbrella Security Services is based in …
You will see security guards in many locations, some providing security for one-off events and others monitoring the vicinity of a nightclub or shopping centre. The role of security guards is long-standing and extremely important. In our latest post, we take a look at the reasons why many find this role an invaluable part of …
The latest crime statistics from Police.co.uk shows data on crimes between June 2018 and May 2019. Here at Umbrella Security Services, we provide our services across London and in our latest post, we discuss the most common crimes being carried out across London and the outcomes of these. Most Commonly Committed Crimes in London Statistics …
Rapid deployment CCTV cameras are cameras that can be quickly deployed and installed in an area they are required and then taken down once the requirement for them is up. Here at Umbrella Security Services, we have been providing rapid deployment CCTV as a popular security solution for a wide variety of locations. In our …
There are many breeds of dog which are used to help security officers and the police detect prohibited substances, including drugs, explosives, dead bodies and alcohol. Some of the breeds most widely used for searching a premises or person are German Shepherds and Malinois. However, Dobermanns, Springer Spaniels and Border Collies also often play an …
There are several measures business owners can take to ensure their commercial premises remains safe and free from the threat of vandalism and burglary. Here at Umbrella Security Services, we offer a wide variety of services to give you complete peace of mind whether your site is optimised or vacant, including security dog patrols. In …
Mobile security patrols are used by a wide variety of businesses to ensure the security of their business premises. Enlisting the support of a mobile security team is advantageous in many ways and in our latest post, we take a look at the many services provided by mobile security patrols and what they can do …
