Security Advice
Downsize your oversize!
From recent press articles, it would appear that the latest fashion for oversize handbags is the latest target for street robberies, these bags full of personal information is a real prize for the criminal element. What can you do to protect yourself?
Downsize your bag and the amount of information you carry, what do you really need to carry about your person?
If you really need that oversize bag, carry the bag in front of you and if you are with someone, then make sure the bag is between you.
Burglaries on the increase, another impact of the recession
The Home Office minister Jacqui Smith is to hold a “burglary summit” to deal with the increase in burglaries, seen as another result of the economic downturn.
Home Office figures released show that there were 69,000 burglaries between July and September 2008, a 4% rise over the same period in 2007. The BBC home affairs correspondant Daniel Sandford stated that “over the last 30 years, burglary rates appeared to have peaked at times of economic hardship, like the mid-1980s and the early 1990″.
This increase in buglaries is alarming given that the initial figures reported were at the very start of this downturn, it will be interesting to see the figures for October to December 2008 which are due to be announced.
What can you do to avoid becoming a victim of burglary? A few tips:
- Install a monitored alarm system
- Upgrade window and door locks (and use them!)
- Avoid leaving keys within eyesight or reach of the door/window
- Leave lights on timers to operate when you are away from home
- Inform neighbours if you are away from home
- Watch for unknown individuals hanging around as you approach or leave your home
- Report any suspicious activities
Stand Security Solutions Worldwide will conduct an audit of your security arrangements covering all aspects of your home and lifestyle. For more information contact us on 0845 130 4699.
Top ten security guidelines for businesses
The following is a summary of our ten protective security tips for businesses:
- Asses the risks to your business
- Consider security first when planning building works
- Establish a secure culture throughout your business
- Keep premises clear and tidy adopting a clear desk policy
- Control access points and use staff and visitor passes
- Install physical measures e.g. locks, alarms, CCTV security lighting etc
- Establish good mail handling procedures
- Recruit carefully, checking identities and references
- Take all possible IT security precautions including password protecting all desk and mobile PC’s
- Test your business continuity plans regularly
Stand Solutions Worldwide Limited offer a complete range of corporate security services, working on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with the client company we can provide consultation and support regarding many corporate security issues.
As a company we have gained a valuable insight into the corporate world through years of hands-on experience and reputation is the cornerstone of our business. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment of your current security services or to discuss your corporate security needs.
