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Recent statistics have indicated that approximately 22,500 shed burglaries occurred in England and Wales from 2014 to 2018.  When it comes to home security, the shed may not be your utmost concern. You might think there’s nothing in it worth stealing, but the total value of a shed’s contents are often higher than people expect. Plus, sheds typically lack the security features afforded to the rest of the home.  This article will provide vital tips for securing your shed. Replace weak locks Burglars will be on the lookout for weak locks or clasps that can be easily broken.  Most sheds come…

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Fire alarms in the home failed to alert UK occupants to a fire on a third of occasions, despite there being at least one fire alarm present in 88% of UK households. The main reason for this was that the smoke detector(s) were out of range. The placement of your smoke detectors is of critical importance — it could mean the difference between life and death.  This article will discuss how many smoke detectors you should have in your home and where they should and shouldn’t be situated. How many smoke detectors should you have? Minimum coverage for smoke detectors is…

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  It’s 11:25pm. You’re finally drifting off to sleep when a piercing sounds jolts you awake. It’s a neighbour’s house alarm. As annoying as it may be, the sound of a nearby fire or security alarm could indicate a genuine issue. It’s important to stay vigilant when you hear a neighbouring alarm and not just ignore it. The following step-by-step guide will teach you the appropriate way to respond to what could be a life-threatening situation.   1. Observe The first step to take when you hear a neighbour’s alarm is to observe the situation. Try to identify which house is…

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More and more people are starting to invest in CCTV cameras, both for domestic and commercial use. They help protect homes and businesses from criminal activity, as well as inadvertently recording other occurrences, such as road traffic collisions, for example. There’s no doubting that CCTV cameras are incredibly useful and worth investing the time and money in. However, there are legalities which must be adhered to with regards to recording and obtaining CCTV images. We’re here to explain them to you.     Can I install CCTV at home? The short answer to this is yes, you have the right to…

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CCTV cameras are a common feature of modern-day society in London, from airports and shops to car parks and busy streets, monitoring people’s movements in the fight against crime. One such area where security cameras are in abundance is throughout the sprawling London Underground network, where they are positioned on platforms, in corridors, across ticket offices and entrances, as well as inside the trains themselves. There is a total of 15,516 CCTV Cameras in the London Underground An article from The Guardian from 2011 claimed that there is a CCTV camera for every 32 people across the UK, and that ratio is…

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There are few things more important than feeling safe in your own home, which is why protecting it from break-ins and vandalism should be made a top priority. There are a number of ways of doing this, from ensuring that sufficient alarm systems are in place to installing CCTV to collect evidence of a robbery while also providing a visual deterrent. Fundamentally, however, there should be a focus on reducing the vulnerability of any potential entry point, such as windows, garages and, most obviously, front and back doors. Burglar-proofing your Doors While security features have consistently improved in most homes over…

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Burglar alarm systems play a major role in all security setups, whether for homes or commercial properties. Acting as a visual and audible deterrent to opportunistic intruders, as well as alerting those in the vicinity to a break-in in progress, the benefits that alarms bring to all-round security are untold. That’s why it’s highly important to ensure that any fault with a burglar alarm is rectified immediately in order to maintain maximum security levels at all times. Signs of a Faulty Alarm With the technology available today, many alarm systems are equipped to provide some form of notification when they are…

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Protecting your family, your home and your belongings from the threat of intruders is often a high priority, with many people taking extra steps to ensure their property is fully secured. From strong, dead-bolted doors to motion detecting lights, the security options available are varied enough to suit all environments. However, when it comes to choosing a house alarm, there are a number of things to look out for to ensure that you end up with the right solution to your property’s needs. 1. Which Security Company to Use? It’s not a coincidence that this is question one on the list,…

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While we all make considerations towards home security to some extent, more often than not this takes the form of house alarms, securely locked windows and doors, and general vigilance against intruders. However, there are some areas of the home that often get overlooked when it comes to security, and these can be the most vulnerable to break-ins. Garages are a prime example of this, and failing to secure yours properly could negate any home security features you may have in place elsewhere on the property. Lower quality automatic/electric garage doors can be bypassed quite easily by a thief with half…

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We all want to feel like we can be safe in our own homes, and when there are children involved, security becomes an absolute necessity. While security alarms and similar deterrents are an important part of any home’s protection, there are a few extra steps you can take to increase safety when young people have to be considered.  Education While you can do everything in your power to put up sufficient defences against intruders, it is easy to forget to explain to your children what steps they can take should a break-in occur. Without scaring small children, calmly explain the dangers…