Jason

Protect your garden furniture from opportunists

Jason
It is unfortunately the case that anything that is in the garden that has any value is potentially going to be stolen from either thieves that are targeting properties in the area or by opportunist thieves who just decide to steal property that they come across. People are increasingly looking at ways to keep their property safe whether it be in the garden, in a shed or outbuilding or even in a porch attached to the house. Some householders now refrain from putting hanging baskets and planters outside the front of their house for fear they will disappear which is... Read More »

Have you got security lights around your home?

Jason
Having security lights fitted around the outside of your property is the first step to improving home security. They are fairly cheap to install and can last a good number of years once they are up. They require little maintenance and if you opt for an LED unit, they will often only need replacing every five years or so. Security lights are often set on sensors and timers so they will only come on after a certain time or when it gets dark, if motion is detected. This means they use only a small amount of electricity. Once they are... Read More »

Are your pets secure?

Jason
One thing many pets owners do not think much about is the security of their pets. Pet crime is on the increase and recently there has been a massive increase in dog and puppy thefts from all over the country. Due to the pandemic, prices of puppies has soared. Many owners we not able to meet to breed their puppies and the demand has gone through the roof. These two factors have seen prices go higher than ever before for all breeds of dog. A puppy that may of cost around £300 before the pandemic is no costing around £1000... Read More »

Online security – don’t forget it

Jason
When it comes to security, many of us are really good at ensuring our homes are secure but not all that great at ensuring we are secure when going online. With so many of us now having to work from home, online security has never been more important. Unfortunately there are criminals out there that are taking advantage of the current situation and trying to be fit from the amount of people that are working online from home that may not be as security savvy as others. It is important to ensure that any device you use that is capable... Read More »

Security for your van

Jason
Over the last few months there seems to have been a big increase in van break ins. Often people have vans because they need something that is larger enough for them to transport goods or equipment. These may be expensive tools, machinery, or large goods items such as TV’s and fridges. All these sorts of items are often attracting to thieves who know they can sell them on for a quick profit. If you have a van then try to avoid leaving items inside overnight if possible. For some trades people though it is not practical to be able to... Read More »