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Not the kind of 2-for-1 you really want
Back in the 1990s, when double denim was acceptable, the motor insurers were not happy people. They were having to pay out too much in vehicle theft claims. After all, stealing a car was easy – break the window, unlock the door, break the steering lock, hotwire the ignition, and off they went. They went […]
Your biggest danger is complacency
If you’ve seen any of our social media posts this month, you will have spotted that it’s National Home Security Month at the moment. The aim of NHSM is to cause people to consider their home security measures. And it always strikes me as strange that people don’t. I’ve seen the effects of a burglary, […]
This Is Why Posting Your Holiday Photos Online Is A Really, Really Silly Thing To Do
25 or so years ago I contributed to a piece in The News (Portsmouth’s local newspaper) with my top tips to prevent your home being burgled while you’re on holiday. Much of the advice is still good – have a friend visit every couple of days to clear the doormat of the post and junk […]
What’s The Risk To Your Business?
Securing a commercial premises against burglary is a lot more complex than for a home. There are many more factors to take into account when determining what’s appropriate. Hopefully it goes without saying that identifying weak points in the existing security measures is the first task. Do you have low quality locks? Are there blind […]
D.I.Y.O.Y.O.Y
There’s an old adage that says that you get what you pay for. Or the slightly more abrasive one that says that if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. And I don’t know of anyone who disagrees with it. After all, a brand new BMW costs more than a 10 year old Vauxhall, but given […]
Let’s Bust These Big 3 Myths Forever
I’ve been in the security industry for over 30 years. There aren’t many situations, issues, problems, that I haven’t come across, but time and again, I keep hearing people say the same thing over and over and over again. So, what I want to do today is to bust these myths wide open. I want […]