CCTV is a great security feature to have in and outside of your home. It can not only catch criminals in the act but also acts really well as a deterrent. There are a number of different CCTV systems that you can choose from ranging in price from around £30 for one camera upwards of a thousand pounds for an all singing all dancing system with multiple cameras.   CCTV needs to be positioned in the correct place to ensure that it captures the right images but also that it is easily seen. It should be positioned in a place... Read More »

So many of us are desperate to go on holiday after the horrendous 12 months we have all endured due to Covid. With flights resuming to certain countries this month, it is important that we think about our home security before jetting off. It may be that you are booking your holiday last minute and have little time to plan before you go. It is still important to make time to sort out your security. It may be that you ask a neighbour or family relative if they wouldn’t mind popping in every day or every other day to check... Read More »

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 »

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 »

Many small shop owners who only employ a few staff members find a problem monitoring the people who are in their premises whilst at the same time serving customers or restocking shelves. This can be very tricky if the shop has some areas that are not visible from the till area as unfortunately there are people out there that may take advantage of this fact to shoplift items from the shop. It is in this situation that having a CCTV system installed can be helpful and reduce the need to have extra staff on duty. Fitting a CCTV system in... Read More »