Free Home Security Equipment For UK Police Forces
It’s all over the news this week. Amazon Ring have teamed up with some UK constabularies to give away free home security equipment. The tech in question is video doorbells. These HD devices monitor your home day and night (using infrared vision). You will...
Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week 2019
The National Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week is a chance for Fire & Rescue services to help raise awareness of the support available for the Responsible Person at any business. It runs from 9-15 September 2019. The main goals are reducing false alarms...
How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Earthed
One of the most common faults in British homes is inadequate or no earthing/bonding. It’s not something that is top of mind for most homeowners. And having plugs with earth wires in them is not the same thing at all! Here’s how I first learned about the...
Maslow’s Hierarchy For Home Security & Burglars
In 1943, a psychologist by the name of Abraham Maslow established a hierarchy of human needs. But “what’s that got to do with Home Security?”, I hear you ask! Well, personal security is included in Safety. Which comes second in terms of importance...
What is a Burglar Alarm Maintenance Contract
Security companies across the country will try to persuade homeowners and business owners to invest in servicing but exactly what is a burglar alarm maintenance contract? Like any electrical equipment, an alarm needs a regular service. A maintenance contract will...
How To Tell If A Burglar Is Watching Your House
Most of us have heard the term ‘casing the joint’ in an old movie. It’s a slang term to describe the method used by burglars who are assessing whether to target a particular home or business. These individuals will watch your property and look for...
Video Door Entry System vs Audio Intercom Phones
A video door entry system is a great way of controlling who can enter your property. And who is kept firmly out. Whether you own a £5m mansion or are renting a one-bed apartment in a tower block, it can be a better experience than an audio intercom phone. Like many... Why Home Alarm Maintenance Contracts?
Geoff and Jan had lived in their lovely bungalow for decades. About five years ago, Geoff had paid for a home burglar alarm system to be installed because he knew that the external bellbox was a visible deterrent that would help to keep them both safe. There were...