Tag: Security Industry News

CCTV cameras are no longer limited to use by commercial businesses. As the technology is becoming more affordable, domestic CCTV is on the rise. Police are also keen to encourage the use of CCTV by homeowners as this could help […]

Christmas 2015 Decoration Safety and Security Insurance claims increase significantly over the Christmas period, both in terms of theft and fire damage. Decorations also play a part in activations of intruder and fire alarms, commonly causing false activations. These activations […]

It is important to keep your home secure at this time of year. The darker nights and busier weeks give burglars extra time and cover to target homes. This becomes especially important as we start our Christmas shopping and have […]

With us now living in “the Future” more and more of our devices are becoming automatic and cutting down on those little jobs we have to do – such as changing the clocks each Spring and Autumn. With most of […]

As the dark evenings begin to return, it is a good time to ensure your home security is ready for the Winter. Break ins tend to be more common as the nights grow longer. Specific dates in Winter see spikes […]

As government austerity cuts bite, the recent news reports claim a significantly low number of burglary cases are being solved. But are you doing everything you can to prevent burglaries in the first place? Burglaries are a difficult crime to […]

With CCTV cameras recording across the country, it is common to see footage showing criminal incidents. However, the use of CCTV as evidence is not always as clear as the footage may suggest. Some CCTV cameras provide low quality, grainy […]

Bank holiday weekends generally see more people away from home and in the warmer weather people spend more time in their gardens, leaving their homes less secure. This may explain why there tend to be more home burglaries over a […]

A live CCTV trial on pubic transport was carried out in Birmingham last month to try to improve public safety and help the police make the most of their resources. This trial, which was a world first, was overseen by BBC’s […]

Security conscious companies often have methods of access security in place to prevent unauthorised people entering areas of your business. Door access control passes are becoming very common, and most people would think these access systems would keep them secure. […]