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31Jan

What To Do After A Burglary

The aftermath of a burglary affects different people in different ways and it can be can be an extremely distressing and unsettling time.   In addition to any material losses, a burglary is also a violation of privacy and it’s natural to feel anxious, angry, helpless, fearful and vulnerable. But regardless of how you are feeling, […]
24Jan

Preventing Shed And Garage Theft

When we think of home security, we often overlook two of the most important locations, the shed and the garage. Most of us focus on locking the doors and windows of our homes, making sure our gates and perimeter fences are secure, checking that our outdoor lighting is effective and if we have one, activating […]
16Jan

What Is The Difference Between All The Different Detection Devices?

With so many different security products and technologies on the market today, it’s no wonder people are confused about what alarm system is best and what features they need it to have. To help you, we’ve put together a simple explanation of some of the most common products relating to home alarm systems.  But remember, […]
02Jan

How Smart Homes Can Save You $$ On Your Power Bill

Who knows whether all the talk about bringing electricity prices down and offering consumers more choice is for real or whether they’re just empty promises, but one thing is certain.   Our wallets will soon be empty if we don’t make a plan ourselves to mitigate the ever-increasing cost of power. Luckily, there are several ‘smart’ […]
24Dec

How To Protect Your Business Over The Holiday Periods

For business owners, holiday periods can either mean a well-earned break or a busy time of heightened activity, especially for those involved in retail and hospitality.  Most business owners look forward to these holiday periods – but criminals do too. It’s an unfortunate reality that burglaries and other crimes escalate during holiday breaks and businesses […]
14Dec

5 Ways To Protect Your Home Over Summer

Do you fling open your doors and windows at the first sign of summer to welcome in the new season?  But have you thought about whether you may be welcoming in some unwanted guests too? Unsecured doors and windows are a real security risk and provide criminals with easy access to your property and your […]
02Nov

Do I Need To Disclose If I Have CCTV Installed?

The issue of disclosure when CCTV cameras are in operation is quite a tricky one because it’s not that easy to find definitive answers.  Federal and State laws generally regulate filming and distribution but these vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and contain different requirements and recommendations for private and workplace surveillance.  These laws also haven’t […]
26Oct

Keeping Your Employees Safe

As an employer, you have a legal obligation to provide a safe, non-threatening work environment for your employees.    But whilst workplace safety is necessary for the wellbeing of employees, it is important to know that the benefits of having a safe and secure working environment extend far beyond employee rights.    When your staff members feel […]
19Oct

Controlled Access Technology: What It Means For Your Business

Controlled access technology – or access control as it is more commonly known – enables a business to control who goes where on their premises and when.    In short, access control means peace-of-mind for your business.  Access control systems come in many different forms.  From simple standalone lock and key systems right through to large-scale […]
12Oct

How To Secure Your Home When You’re A Tenant

When you rent a property, securing the premises and your belongings are probably priorities for you but your landlord may not always see things the same way.  For landlords, it’s often a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’, leaving tenants with real security concerns.  But don’t worry.  There are plenty of things you […]