Category Archives: Residential Security

Commercial Security, Personal Security, Residential Security

Utilising Security Glass Safely and Securely

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Security glass is widely used within home and industrial security systems. It is a visually appealing and functional method of cordoning off and protecting various areas in a building. It is imperative however that the materials used are of a high quality.

Many security glass systems are of a high quality as standard. However, the combination of high quality glass and a high quality frame which holds it is what needs to be adhered to.

It is sometimes the case that whilst high quality glass is used, the frame or fixtures used to hold it are not at the same level of quality, this leads to issues of compatibility and creates vulnerabilities within the security system.

The glass can behave differently in different framing systems. So it is recommended that high performance glazing is combined with high quality framing systems to attain a high level of protection.

A high quality frame and glass is a far safer alternative to the cheaper variations. Allowing for a secure and reliable system.

Cameras, Personal Security, Residential Security

Moving From Analogue Tape Recording to Digital

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There has been a strong shift from analogue tape recordings, to digital ones used commonly by cameras today. Whilst it may seem like a logical and purely advantageous move to do so, there are certain attributes that analogue recordings still retain.

Analogue tape recordings tend to pick up certain fidelities and lighting that clean cut digital recordings smooth out. This can be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on what you are using the recordings for. It may be useful to see lighting arrangements in a more ‘true to life’ analogue format. Or the clean and accurate digital recording may be more useful. Digital recordings are also much more easily edited, allowing for a greater degree of image enhancement.

For the purposes of surveillance, digital recordings are much more usable. The ability to easily store many recordings, as well as their transferability between computers makes them much more suited for current security standards.

Residential Security

Motion Cameras

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Many cameras on the market keep a constant recording of what’s going on in their visual range. A constant feed.

A 24/7 recorded feed is great for the fact that you can be sure everything the camera sees is kept. But it can be an issue when sifting through footage to find the specific time the camera actually saw something you should be aware of.

A solution to this is to use motion cameras. As the name suggests, these cameras will only start recording when it picks up movement within its visual range.

Another great advantage to motion cameras is that they are usually independent units. So they do not need to be connected to a computer or a power supply. Simply put the camera in a spot you consider a prime place for intruders, and come back to the camera after you suspect it may have picked something up.

Residential Security

Enhance Your Home Security with Security Grilles

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With the current economy in a dire state, money has become an issue to many people. While most of us try our best to get by, unfortunately some resort to criminal activity. All over the news, cases of crime continue to rise forcing many people to take security measures. A large number of these reported crimes are burglaries which are carried out on both businesses and homes. With this current affair, it is very important to ensure that you and your family are safe from any unwanted intruders. Therefore, your first priority should be the safety and security of your home.

Which way should you go?

There are many security systems and measures that you can take to defend your home from unwanted intruders. However, there is one potent way of increasing the defense of your home. Installing security grilles on your door and windows is just the thing that will make you and your family to feel extra safe. These grilles are collapsible, heavy-duty barriers that can be set either at the back or in the front of your doors and windows. Once installed, the steel grills will provide your home added security making your family feel safe and secured.

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Commercial Security, Personal Security, Residential Security

The Disadvantages Of Using Fake Cameras

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In the last post we looked at the advantages of using fake cameras, but are there any disadvantages to this security strategy?

Obviously the first glaring disadvantage is that fake cameras provide no system of visual awareness like real cameras do. They do not make recordings of the environment and as such can’t be used to refer to when assessing the surrounding area, in real time or when referring to a recording.

Fake cameras provide a false sense of security

While fake cameras are a comparatively cheap deterrent against criminals, instilling a sense of defence against them. They also instil a false sense of security in the owners. It can be easy to look up at your own fake security system each day and to rest easy in the notion that they protect your premises, but they do not.

This is a problem that can run deeper than you might expect. A false sense of security will allow you to pay less attention than you otherwise would on your security. Attention that should really not be misplaced.

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