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The Importance of Security Cameras for Your Petrol Station

Petrol stations are a vulnerable location that attracts behaviours such as theft and even armed robbery. Risk intensifies during the hours of darkness, leading not only to the loss of valuable assets but the worry of employee safety too. Security cameras are a vital installation for petrol stations, and today’s technology means that they can […]

Workplace CCTV Systems: 7 THINGS TO CONSIDER

Advances in technology have led to a dramatic reduction in the cost of CCTV systems. For security solutions within the workplace, the installation of such a system is very often a wise choice, not only to ensure the safety of your business and premises but also that of your employees. 7 Considerations for workplace CCTV […]

DIY Versus Professionally Installed Cameras

You only need to type ‘CCTV cameras’ or ‘buy security camera’ into any search engine to be bamboozled with a mind-boggling array of results. These vary dramatically in price, from the ‘far too cheap to be any good’ to the ‘very expensive’. And it’s true.  You can purchase everything you need, either in a store […]

How To Spot A Shoplifter

Think you can spot a shoplifter a mile away?  Well, you probably need to rethink that because most shoplifters don’t look anything like you’d expect. Most shoplifters don’t stand out from the crowd – they blend in and look just like other ordinary customers.  They are also often friendly and engaging as they don’t want […]

Surveillance In The Workplace

Is Big Brother watching you as you work? The answer to that question probably depends on where you’re working because legislation governing electronic surveillance and monitoring of employees in the workplace isn’t consistent throughout the states and territories in Australia. However, there is certainly legislation governing the handling of personal information in Australia and it […]

Is Your Security Alarm System NBN Ready?

Much has been said about the rollout and the performance of the National Broadband Network or NBN – a countrywide infrastructure project that promised faster, more reliable telecommunications and internet connectivity for homes and businesses. Many asked how the update would affect their existing security alarm systems. It’s a good question and one that needed […]

Reducing Construction Site Theft

Perth is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia and construction activity has escalated over the past few years to meet mounting demand for residential, commercial and industrial property.  Unfortunately, theft from construction sites has also grown exponentially and the cost to companies adds up to millions of dollars. But, the building companies aren’t the […]

Where To Set Up CCTV In Your Business

Everyone knows that with crime on the rise – including white collar crime – security cameras have become a valuable tool in preventing, identifying and prosecuting transgressors. But they’re only as good as their location and there’s much more to positioning cameras than many people realise.   The height of the camera, the angle, lighting conditions […]

Reducing False Alarms

Repeated false alarms are not only a nuisance, they’re a costly concern for homeowners, businesses and the community. When a security alarm is activated, it sets off a series of events designed specifically to respond to what is understood to be an emergency.  Whether the activation is as a result of a detected intruder, a […]

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, […]