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Electrical security devices that deter burglars

Deterrence is one of the most successful factors in the world of business security. The fact is that burglars and vandals are far more likely to commit a crime when they feel confident of not being detected in their efforts. Any factors that act as a deterrent demonstrate that the premises in question are no pushover when it comes to security and would-be thieves may look to easier targets.

The Importance of Fire Risk Assessments

Fire risk assessments should be carried out on a regular basis at every commercial and industrial site. This is a critical part of site safety and must be done by a responsible person so that fire risk can be assessed and appropriate action put into place to reduce this risk.

There are a number of reasons why it is important for businesses in all sectors and of all sizes to take a very proactive approach to security. These reasons go beyond simply maintaining the safety of members of staff and company property – although these factors will undoubtedly take precedence for most organisations.

A woman has been left fighting for her life after a fire in a Rochdale home. Fire-fighters dashed to the blaze when they were called by a relative of the woman who has now been admitted to Fairfield General Hospital. The relative was alerted by the emergency because of the smoke alarm system installed at the property.

Commercial CCTV systems are really important bits of kit as a recent report detailing a case of theft in Merseyside points out. Thieves broke into a family butchers shop and actually stole charity boxes containing money that were intended for good causes including the Red Cross, the Air Ambulance and a local fundraising campaign. The case has outraged members of the community as well as the victims.

In the last number of years research into crime against businesses has been stepped up as criminologists look to get to the bottom of this particular area of misconduct. What researchers have found is that business premises are much more likely to experience particular types of crime than domestic premises. Those types of crime include criminal damage and burglary.