Should you install a security system in your school?
In recent years, with the troubling rise in knife crime amongst young people and a worrying rise in theft, burglary, and robbery in our primary, secondary and further education establishments, it has become more and more obvious that the UK has a problem with school safety. In 2014 there were…
Security camera placement – finding your home’s best angle
When home security first became a legitimate concern, the methods and tools used were far from exhaustive and often too pricey for most household budgets. The last few decades, however, have brought with them technological advances that mean it is now possible for any home one any budget to consider…
Why winter is the best time to upgrade your home security
As the summer begins its slow fade into winter (also known as autumn) and the year winds to a close, it’s common for people to get reflective and start thinking about the changes they could make to their lives and their homes. When it comes to positive change, upgrading your…
Top fire safety tips for your business
All workplaces are different and have their own unique challenges based on the staff, the building itself and what the business actually does. However, whether you work in an office, a factory, a retail store, or even on a farm, there are several fire safety tips that should always be followed and…
City living – 5 security tips for staying safe in the big city
At one point in our lives, we all attempt city living. Whether we’re self-professed country bumpkins looking to expand our horizons and experience new horizons or have chosen to simply move for a job, it’s inevitable that at some point, the magnetic pull of the ‘bright lights’ will take us. What…
How the internet of things is revolutionising fire safety
The world is changing at an exponential rate and whilst this could be a cause for concern amongst those of us that are perpetually fighting against progress, for the rest of us there has never been a better time to be alive. Of course, any new technology will always be…
Battening down the hatches – keeping your home safe whilst on holiday
We all deserve a good holiday. Without it, what would we have to look forward to for the rest of the year? But there is one significant drawback to the concept of casting off the shackles of the working week and leaving the country for a fortnight – the idea…
Approachable home security for the elderly
Whilst technology is often seen as a barrier for older adults, it should, in fact, be seen as a gateway. As technology has progressed it’s also got more user-friendly, with smartphones and tablets now owned and operated by more pensioners than ever before. In such a climate, several home security…
Top security tips for your flat or apartment
The vast majority of security tips circling the internet are geared towards homeowners, but there are just as many of us living in apartment buildings and many tips that might make sense to a semi-detached house in the suburbs simply wouldn’t apply to a high-rise flat in the middle of…
How and why to secure your garden
When it comes to home security, the garden is often an area that gets overlooked but there has been a worrying rise in garden theft in recent years with the ONS revealing that over 700,000 thefts from gardens and outhouses took place in 2016 alone. Because our gardens are not just our…