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 »
Long Weekend Or Longer Holiday?
With the Easter holidays behind us and the longer nights ahead it’s time to think about spring and summer home security. You may know someone who went away with the kids for a few days over the school break and returned to find their home had been broken into – it’s often the first spike… Read more »
Latest Burglary Tactics To Be Aware Of – Part 2: Access
Welcome back to our look at the main techniques burglars use to gain access to property. Some of these have been around for years while others are newer, so read on to make sure you know it all. Lock-snapping and other stories Once burglars have identified your premises as a target they’ll be looking for… Read more »
Latest Burglary Tactics To Be Aware Of – Part 1: Scoping
Burglars are developing new tactics all the time in order to scope and gain entry to homes and businesses. Over the decades every change in security technology – from the inception of locks and safes all the way to deadbolts, burglar alarms sirens and CCTV – has meant thieves needed to develop ways to circumvent… Read more »