Those of us lucky enough to have a second home know it also comes with a secondary headache – the security of a property that is routinely left unoccupied. A second home offers many benefits – a ready-made holiday where you don’t have to book or pay for accommodation, the option of providing friends or… Read more »
Someday at Christmas – P&R Alarms
With the nights drawing in, and the cover of darkness providing more opportunity for all types of criminals, our thoughts naturally turn to how we can keep our West Midlands community safe and secure. With decades of experience and local knowledge P & R Alarms are the ideal security partner to support and guide you,… Read more »
Winter Car Safety Tips
We can all remember the “dark nights, remember your lights” slogan for safe winter driving, but what do people need to know about winter car safety when they’re not behind the wheel? We’re talking about how to avoid becoming the victim of vehicle crime in these dark, cold months, when the lack of light gives… Read more »
Lessons From Microsoft
The global IT outage caused by the Crowdstrike security update caused havoc for travel, healthcare, transport and many other businesses of all sizes during July, and it made us think about the implications of worldwide (and more local) outages on critical infrastructure. Power cuts could be a consequence of IT outages and of cyber-attacks, and… Read more »
Should I Clean My Cameras?
It’s a common question from business and domestic customers who are worried about the quality of their CCTV camera footage being affected by dust, air pollution and even insect activity. It is a valid point, because even air pollution can damage the lens over time. The short answer is yes, you should clean your security… Read more »
Beware Of This New Burglary Tactic
We’re acutely aware of the role of CCTV in providing evidence of criminal activity; indeed domestic CCTV, including doorbell cameras, is increasingly being used by police to identify suspects. Now, burglars are using the same technology to aid their dishonourable deeds. A spate of incidents in the US has put us on high alert for… Read more »
West Midland Crime Statistics Q2 2024
It’s time for the quarterly round up of crime statistics for the West Midlands area. We bring you the latest numbers and trends of four main types of crime – burglary, shoplifting, vehicle crime and cycle theft – so you can stay informed and aware of these incidents. These crimes are all ones which our… Read more »
Top Tips For Motorcycle Safety
We’re not talking about helmets and boots; we mean motorcycle safety when you’re not riding it. The theft of motorcycles is included in the vehicle crime rates in our reports, but when we look at the rates of cars vs. motorbikes, mopeds and scooters, we can see they make up a significant chunk of those… Read more »
Reducing The Visitor Risk
If you’ve ever visited the Ministry of Defence (MoD) building in Whitehall you’ll know it’s not somewhere just anyone can stroll into. You’re never left alone, not even in an empty meeting room, and you’re required to have your bag searched and to pass through a physical scanner. The average office or business premises doesn’t… Read more »
The Outlaws – What You Can Learn
The excellent BBC series The Outlaws reached a nail-biting conclusion with an audacious raid on a large London home. The planning and execution of the raid was incredible and had us second guessing all the way through. As security experts we shouldn’t really be rooting for the burglars, but in this case they were actually… Read more »