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Following our recent survey of business security issues I’m not at all surprised to see that theft tops the list of security risks, with a staggering 53%* claiming that it’s ‘the greatest security threat to my business’. Theft is devastating to any business and the people responsible for security live in constant fear of the threat of a physical attack to people and property. It’s not just the trauma of having premises broken into, and all the associated costs of repair, it’s also […]

With the Cop 15 Climate Change event in Copenhagen drawing to a close, now is a time for reflection. A period for the governments and people involved to sit back and reflect on decisions made. Further treaties and agreements will no doubt be made over the course of the next few months as world leaders try to comprehend the scale of the challenges arrayed against them and bring about the changes needed to preserve this world and our natural resources. […]

When it comes to security, would you prefer a jack of all trades or a master of one? Despite the perceptions of many, security is a professional business, complete with associations, accreditations and qualifications. Why therefore so many facilities managers insist on the cheap “one stop shop option”? For many, the manned security guard is the closest contact they ever have with the security industry, they see people working part time, semi-retired or on a second job and mentally consider […]