In recent months there have been thieves who specialise in stealing power tools from vans parked outside of the owners homes. They drive around at the dead of night selecting vehicles to target. They have a master key that allows them to unlock the van and turn off the van alarms. Even CCTV does not… Continue reading Foiling The Van Thieves
Category: Business security
Fast Track – A Free GuardHome Service
Every GuardHome system that we install is based on our professional in depth survey conducted with the home/business owner to ensure that the system is based on the requirements of the client. If you have suffered a burglary or there is another qualifying set of circumstances that we determine to be relevant, we will give… Continue reading Fast Track – A Free GuardHome Service
Positioning Cameras
The physical positioning of cameras is a key aspect of good CCTV system design. All to often I see cameras positioned above doors looking straight down? All these are good for is to check for hair loss. Often these are positioned for ease of installation, rather than to achieve a specific objective. If you are… Continue reading Positioning Cameras
CCTV Coverage
When we are commissioned to install CCTV for a client we sit down with the client and discuss what they are looking for in terms of the coverage and detail that they expect from the CCTV system that we will install for them. This is a very important aspect of CCTV design and provides us… Continue reading CCTV Coverage
Choosing The Right Camera Technology?
So you have decided to get some shiny new Hi Definition security surveillance for your home or business. Do you know what the difference between HD-SDI and IP cameras is and why and where you might use the different technologies ? Probably not and you most likely you wouldn’t need to know, but does your… Continue reading Choosing The Right Camera Technology?
Applying Proven Military Reliability Screening Techniques
Having spent more than 30 years in the demanding world of defence equipment, one of my most interesting roles was being responsible for front line equipment reliability. A British Army General once said to me that he didn’t want his troops to have to carry a single piece of equipment that didn’t work properly. So… Continue reading Applying Proven Military Reliability Screening Techniques
Attention To Detail – Does Your Alarm Company Clean Your Bell Box?
A Clean Bell Box! This might seem a small insignificant point, but if you think about it, it is incredibly important! This is what Attention To Detail (ATD) is all about! When we install alarm systems we place a highly visible branded bell box (they haven’t contained bells for sometime but old habits die hard) usually… Continue reading Attention To Detail – Does Your Alarm Company Clean Your Bell Box?
An exciting new phase for GuardHome
This week is very exciting for us at GuardHome as it sees work starting on our new offices. After almost ten years of running my business from a very cosy room in my home, I have decided we are sufficiently mature to have our own offices. Some of the local residents may already have seen… Continue reading An exciting new phase for GuardHome
Who is coming onto your premises?
Someone who wants to steal from your premises may first want to check out how good your security is. One way they may do that is to visit your premises to observe and check what you are doing to protect yourself. Is everyone entering your premises (both outside spaces and inside) there for legitimate reasons… Continue reading Who is coming onto your premises?
Reasonable Force?
This week, at their party conference, the Conservative party announced that they were going to change the law to be more sympathetic to individuals who use force to defend their homes, families and possessions against burglars. This is to be welcomed as it takes away the uncertainty that might otherwise occur if one is confronted… Continue reading Reasonable Force?
