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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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  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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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…

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Feeling safe and secure in our own homes is a priority for us all, and many of us would assume that it’s a priority that’s shared by the authorities. In the unfortunate event of a break-in occurring, the natural first step is to contact the police, who would usually attend the scene to assess the crime and gather evidence. However, recent developments might mean that this procedure is about to change. According to the new head of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Sara Thornton, officers may no longer attend burglaries if there is no current threat to public safety at the…

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It’s a situation that none of us wish to ever find ourselves in, and chances are we never will. However, understanding what our choices are should we find ourselves with an intruder in the home is important for getting the balance right between defending our property and staying on the right side of the law. Many of us still find the subject of defending against intruders to be a bit of a grey area. While there may be some notion of being able to use ‘reasonable force’, one person’s definition of what this means may be very different to another’s. What…

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When it comes to your own home, security is paramount. From ensuring that sufficiently strong locks are fitted, to keeping valuables out of sight, there are a number of steps you can take to increase security around the property. Perhaps the most effective measure, however, is the installation of a security alarm. Different houses will necessitate different alarm types, and understanding which is most suited to your home is the best way to ensure maximum efficacy. So which is right for your home? Bell-Only Systems As the name might suggest, bell-only systems sound a high-volume alarm when triggered, having the effect…