How To Keep Your Car Safe When It’s Parked Outside Your Business
If you're one of the many people who drive to work, there are several problems to be dealt with. An employee car park is like a gift from heaven. It is usually protected by a barrier that requires a pass to get in and out. But if you are not so fortunate, you will...
Wireless Outdoor Curtain Protection with RISCO
Wireless Outdoor Curtain Protection? So what's that then? A top piece of security advice involves using your indoor curtains to protect your home whilst you are away. Making sure a neighbour comes in to open the drapes in the morning and close them at night. So I was...
Myths About Burglary Disproved By Standup’s Intruder
Comedians often use myths about burglary to create skits and sketches. Sadly, the boot was on the other foot for one London comic when she discovered some unpleasant hometruths. In our most recent posts, we saw some very familiar faces laughing about burglary. But...
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[VIDEOS] Burglary is no joke but…
Burglary isn't funny. But here are some rib tickling observations about burglars from one of my favourite comedians. How do burglars choose Michael McIntyre talks about how some burglars choose their next victim. Rural Burglary Here's Michael again on why you need...
Landlords and Electrical Inspection Condition Reports
Landlords have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are safe and proper places for people to live. Many fires occur as a result of an electrical fault. And you may have PAT tested any and all electrical devices in your property. However, did you know that...
Landlords: Licensing HMOs
Becoming a landlord seems like such a good idea to provide you with an income. But hold your horses! There are a lot of gotchas for landlords - EICRs and the licensing of HMOs were both in the news this week. Landlords need to licence HMOs First up, is your property...
Mesh Routers Can Detect Intruders Using WiFi But Should We Let Them…
Many homeowners hate PIRs. Those little bits of white plastic that sit in the corner of the room flashing away aimlessly. And requiring the drilling of holes to fix them in place or reliance on double sided tape. But it looks like there are now ways to improve your...
Take Extra Care When Employing Security Staff To Protect Your Commercial Property and Personnel
When my daughter was in her late teens, she worked in one of the local nightclubs until the wee small hours. I was always worried about her getting to and from the club but I never really considered her safety whilst she was working inside. One evening, a punter took...
QUIZ: Can You Spot The Signs That Call To A Burglar As The Clocks Go Back?
Take a look at this The clocks fall back at 2am on Sunday 27 October. Which is right in the middle of half term for some areas. It's the ideal time for an autumn break. And it's also bonanza time for the local thief. Once it gets dark, there will be lots of family...
Why The Removal Of 62 Birmingham CCTV Cameras Chills Me To The Bone
Really sad to see this piece by the BBC on how 62 cameras in Birmingham will be removed at the end of November. It's because they no longer meet legal requirements. There was a flurry of activity on LinkedIn about the article too. Some CCTV experts blamed equipment...