The Pane of Window Maintenance
Posted 26th September 2016 by Helen LeachThe importance of good window safety and security cannot be underestimated. Taking the appropriate steps to make sure windows are in good enough condition to retain their effectiveness is crucial, whether you want to keep burglars out or keep children or vulnerable people safe.
Vandals cause £15,000 of damage at Stoke Recreation Ground
Posted 15th September 2016 by Helen LeachIn an act described as “sickening”, vandals have almost completely destroyed changing facilities at the Springbank Pavilion in Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent.
ONS Crime Figures Underline Success Of – and Need For – Security Measures
Posted 23rd August 2016 by Helen LeachCrime figures for 2015, released by the Office for National Statistics in April 2016, show that while non-domestic burglaries have fallen compared to 2014, the number of criminal damage and arson incidents have risen.
Securing Your Commercial Property
Posted 16th August 2016 by Helen LeachThe recent burglary at a depository in London’s jewellery quarter has highlighted the risks around commercial property. The true extent of losses for customers is yet to be determined but it is clear that loss of business opening hours, rising insurance costs and even reputational damage may result in a significant overall financial bill for the business to deal with. And with thousands of crimes committed against commercial property each year, it isn’t just high-profile crimes that can affect businesses in a big way.
How to Improve your Home Security
Posted 10th August 2016 by Helen LeachA person home is a safe haven – the place where we should feel most at ease, comfortable and secure.
With homes with no security measures five times more likely to be burgled than those which have measures in place, it’s important to adopt a pre-emptive look when it comes to securing your home.
Victims of Vandals: School Security
Posted 1st August 2016 by Helen LeachIt’s appearing more and more frequently in the news headlines – schools being targeted by vandals and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Vandalism at Glasgow Primary School causes £100,000 of Damage
Posted 13th July 2016 by Helen LeachSt Catherine’s Primary School in Glasgow has been the victim of multiple attacks by vandals which have caused £100,000 of damage.
Summertime Business Risks
Posted 21st June 2016 by Helen LeachWe’ve been experiencing plenty of sunny skies and hot weather the past few weeks – meaning our summertime is in full swing. But with the lighter nights comes a wave of security dangers that commercial property owners should be wary of.
Security in Schools has Never Been More Important
Posted 9th June 2016 by Helen LeachSchools (primary, secondary and further education all included) have changed a lot in the last 10 to 20 years. Buildings and facilities have improved methods have advanced and above all else, the use of technology has increased.
Home Security: How Secure are your Doors?
Posted 31st May 2016 by Helen LeachFor the majority of us, our home is probably the one asset that we need/want to protect. Home is somewhere, where you and your family can relax, eat and sleep, and it isn’t somewhere you want to invite unwelcome visitors too. The external door is a great place to start when looking to improve your line of defence.