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...
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...
Virtual Intruders – Why Hackers Love Cheap Home Security Cameras
Sadly, not all intruders are physical. Remember the film, Snowden? He puts a plaster over the camera on his laptop to stop the authorities from spying on him! Virtual intruders are becoming just as much of a problem. And using a cheap home security camera could allow...
Business Fire Protection: What Is Third Party Certification or Accreditation?
Checking that your Fire Protection provider has Third Party Certification or Accreditation is the best way to ensure you are working with a competent, experienced expert. And know that you can rely on them to protect your premises, your staff and your liability as the...Eye (Almost) In The Sky Security Cameras
Following on from our blog post about virtual trip wires that work with analytic cameras to identify different categories of security equipment on your property. Eye in the sky Sometimes CCTV installers are stuck for a way to get sufficient coverage from their...
Virtual Trip Wires For Home Security
I remember the first time I saw an article about ‘trip wires’. The image showed rays of light protecting an open patio door onto the balcony at a very expensive property. It allowed the owners to sleep in their bedroom with the door open on hot sultry...
Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September
I saw in the news recently that it is Fire Door Safety Week from 23 to 29 September 2019. It’s now in its seventh year! They are dedicated to raising awareness about fire doors, fire stopping and safety for the whole building industry and every property owner,...