A growing number of homeowners are installing CCTV in their homes as a way of protecting their property from thieves or vandals but is it a luxury that some may not be able to afford or should it be considered a necessity in this day and age where crime is on the increase. The answer to this dilemma is a personal one and very much depends on the area you live in and how vulnerable you may feel for instance if you are elderly or disabled having a CCTV system may give you the assurance you need especially if the... Read More »

Theft from gardens and outbuildings is on the increase and so it is important to make sure your outdoor space is secure to prevent intruders from gaining access and stealing your property. The first important thing is to make sure your home insurance covers the garden and outbuildings just in case you need to claim. There will probably be a clause in the insurance documents that requires you to take the necessary precautions to prevent unlawful access. Ensuring the boundary of your garden is secure is essential. Inspect all fencing and walls to make sure they are in good repair... Read More »

The security industry is vast and therefore it is very hard to make up a profile of the idea candidates. If the role is in internet security for example, then you will need a totally different skill set to someone that wants to work in close protection. If you are looking at going into internet security, then you will need to be happy to work in an office environment, spend long hours on a computer screen and be able to work last minute / be on call should there be a security breach that needs to be sorted out quickly.... Read More »

CCTV can be a great deterrent when installed in sight outside your property. Sometimes CCTV is enough on its own to help protect you from falling victim to house thefts and break-ins but for the times when it isn’t enough, the CCTV footage may prove vital. When buying a CCTV system, it is important to look at the quality of the images it captures day and night. Some work great in the day but when it gets dark then need to have night mode that still captures high quality footage. There is a huge selection of CCTV systems, some are... Read More »

You may have seen lots of films with body guards and close protection offices, but is what you see in the movies reality? The job of a close protection office or bodyguard is essentially to ensure the safety of the person that they have been assigned to. They are normally hired to protect a public figure, member of royalty or someone extremely wealthy. They may be hired for one trip or event or they may be employed to work with a person for a number of months or years. It is important to fully understand your role as a protection... Read More »