Choosing the best video surveillance system for your business
A reliable video surveillance system protects your assets, people and premises. But how do you choose the best system for your business?
Warning! Crucial new Fire Safety regulations every Responsible Person must heed!
It’s big news in the world of fire safety regulations. The rules have changed and it’s crucial for you to stay informed, if you’re responsible for fire safety in your premises. As of October 1st, 2023, amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005...
Eyes Everywhere: The Magic of Commercial CCTV Camera Systems
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses can’t afford to take chances. That’s where commercial CCTV camera systems step in. More than just a security measure, you’re making a smart business move. Why? Because security can directly impact your bottom line....
Who can fit an electric shower?
Have you ever endured the hot/cold dribble/gush of a shower where the pressure is too low? How frustrating is that? Especially first thing in the morning when you rely on it to get your day started. The ideal solution is to install an electric shower, as many Essex...
See Off Car Thieves the Easy Way with LED Security Lights!
Our street woke up one morning to discover two cars missing from their drives. Ours wasn’t one of them and the camera footage showed that wasn’t due to good luck – it was good judgement! Here’s how simple LED security lights worked to save our wheels… Our house, in...
As lockdown relaxes… burglars get busy
As lockdown relaxes… burglars get busy
A survey of 2000 UK adults by John Lewis Home Insurance has found that the average amount spent on new items for our homes during the pandemic was over £4,300.
Tablets, TVs, gym equipment have been purchased to turn homes into offices, classrooms and fitness centres.
Sadly most homeowners did not invest on upgrading their home security…
And now they are planning weekends away at the coast or jetting off for a week at a green-listed holiday destination leaving their homes unprotected.
Crimestoppers has warned that, with so much new tech and gadgetry in empty homes, burglars will be having a second Christmas.
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Burglary: Residential Properties vs Business & Community…
Burglary: Residential Properties vs Business & Community Premises
The Government defines:
burglary
attempted burglary
distraction burglary
attempted distraction burglary
aggravated burglary
for both residential properties and business & community premises – with examples.
Plus the recommended sentences for each type of offence.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/977205/count-burglary-apr-2021.pdf
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How do burglars choose their next victim?
How do burglars choose their next victim?
Amateur burglars are more likely to act on impulse, draw attention and leave evidence. Professionals do not…
With a lot of break-ins under their belt seasoned pros understand the value of staking out a property before making a move. They figure out the easiest targets and the best time to strike.
An experienced thief may walk past your home at the same time every day for a week. He’ll look for patterns. And your daily routine. Or… break in during the school run – just to be safe.
Often he’ll walk up and down the street and try all the front doors. He may look in your windows. Especially when the lights are on but the curtains are open. He’s sneaky. He’ll spot iPads, wireless sound systems and games consoles.
So… how do you stop a professional burglar from choosing your home?
Take our home security quiz
https://property-safety.com/home-security
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Factory security horror stories
Factory security horror stories
A fastener manufacturer in Sheffield recently began expanding their premises by purchasing another building next door. This needed a lot of work.
Because they were doing demolition work, the company decided that they did not need any security on the place. They could add these systems when the construction work was completed.
That’s when DISASTER struck!
Thieves broke in over the weekend. They removed all of the cables and copper piping. Of course, the wiring was due to be replaced anyway so it was not really a problem…
The pesky burglars forgot to turn the water off when they legged it with the pipes. As a result, on Monday morning, when the company returned to work, they found a large part of the building was FLOODED!
No one expected that! But with the right security in place, it would never have happened! And that’s when the knock-on costs of that poor business decision started to kick in.
Cause and effect… of trying to save money on security
The flooding meant that works had to be put on hold for a full week.
How much did a week’s delay cost the company?
Around £100,000!
And this was for a security breach in an unfinished section. If this had happened in the main production area, the cost would have been even higher.
So this was just water. Fire damage might be even worse. Especially if there is a lot of tooling, transformers and customers’ stock.
Having a good Fire and Security system will also make dealing with the insurances a lot easier.
The advantages of a well maintained, efficient commercial security and fire alarm system begin to make sense. Because avoiding disasters and downtime is critically important to all manufacturers.
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Factory security horror stories
Factory security horror stories
A fastener manufacturer in Sheffield recently began expanding their premises by purchasing another building next door. This needed a lot of work.
Because they were doing demolition work, the company decided that they did not need any security on the place. They could add these systems when the construction work was completed.
That’s when DISASTER struck!
Thieves broke in over the weekend. They removed all of the cables and copper piping. Of course, the wiring was due to be replaced anyway so it was not really a problem…
The pesky burglars forgot to turn the water off when they legged it with the pipes. As a result, on Monday morning, when the company returned to work, they found a large part of the building was FLOODED!
No one expected that! But with the right security in place, it would never have happened! And that’s when the knock-on costs of that poor business decision started to kick in.
Cause and effect… of trying to save money on security
The flooding meant that works had to be put on hold for a full week.
How much did a week’s delay cost the company?
Around £100,000!
And this was for a security breach in an unfinished section. If this had happened in the main production area, the cost would have been even higher.
So this was just water. Fire damage might be even worse. Especially if there is a lot of tooling, transformers and customers’ stock.
Having a good Fire and Security system will also make dealing with the insurances a lot easier.
The advantages of a well maintained, efficient Fire & Security system begin to make sense. Because avoiding disasters and downtime is critically important to all manufacturers.
#firesecurity