Winter is just around the corner, which only means nights - and, what comes with darker nights? Poor visibility, with fewer people out and about, which means an anticipated rise in vandalism and theft against businesses.
You might be surprised to hear that construction sites are a common target for criminals. Whether it’s building materials, to large heavy equipment, the sad truth is, construction sites get hit all the time. In fact, recent statistics reveal that theft alone costs the construction industry a whopping £800million a year, something that hasn’t been helped by the recent Covid-19 pandemic, which led to a mass shortage of equipment hire and long lead times.
Leicester riots like any other unrest is a vulnerable period for businesses and a time for security professionals to prove their value. With the right security in place, businesses can be riot-proofed.
Cargo security is the security detail assigned to protect and observe a cargo shipment from loading to delivery. The goal of cargo security is to ensure freight is inspected at loading, and safely gets to the delivery point.
Did you know that according to recent research, almost nine in 10 retail workers were verbally abused in 2020, with 60 per cent of those reporting physical violence?
Many businesses will have to face a business security audit at some point. Explore what’s involved and how to prepare for your next security audit here.
With summer months just a stone’s throw away, it’s crucial that businesses avoid becoming a victim of crime by giving their security strategy some extra thought and ensuring their premises is totally protected.
For security guards, it’s inevitable that they will run into some sort of conflict. So, learning how to de-escalate these situations is imperative, not only for the safety of the security guard but for all those involved. After all, the primary role of a security guard is to ensure people and property are protected.
With summer months just a stone’s throw away, it’s crucial that businesses avoid becoming a victim of crime by giving their security strategy some extra thought and ensuring their premises is totally protected.
