An intruder alarm system is a security system that is designed to detect unauthorised entry into a building or area. It typically consists of a series of sensors that are placed around the perimeter of the area to be protected, and a control panel that is used to monitor and manage the system. When one […]
Covering a wide range of crimes including theft of machinery, vehicles, heating oil, metal, diesel, and pesticides. Thieves are known to target high-value agricultural equipment and many top-of-the-range stolen vehicles are also stolen to order. Rural crime is not limited to farm crime. It can involve crimes against property, crimes of violence, domestic violence, child […]
How Does an Intercom System Work? An intercom (intercommunication device) is a type of stand-alone communication tool. It can be used in a residential property, apartment building, or a commercial premises. A two-way communication device transmits and receives audio communications. In other words, it allows someone who’s speaking into a microphone to be heard by […]
With a lot of domestic CCTV systems on the market to help protect your home. If you’re considering have one fitted, you will need to make sure that you do so in a way that respects the privacy of others. You may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection […]
Most alarm systems aren’t connected directly with the emergency services. Instead, alarm alerts are managed by intermediaries in an alarm receiving centre (ARC). These are the people you pay to monitor your system and action any alerts. Any alarm system installed since June 2019 must conform to PD 6662:2017 and BS 8243 to qualify for […]
Home security is always a top priority, with British summer time beginning in March and the nicer weather approaching day trips and summer holidays are becoming more frequent meaning our houses are unattended for longer periods of time, what can we do to keep them secure? While the weather maybe hot if the house is […]
A fire is a devastating event that can destroy any business, regardless of size. Most fires are preventable so it makes sense that a responsible business owner would take any steps necessary to protect employees, premises and business assets. Fire safety regulations are designed to ensure that the risk of fire is minimised and that […]