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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
