Personal Security, Security Products

The Best Security Measure On The Planet

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There are thousands of security products available. Night vision cameras, trip wires, automated security lights, security glass, alarms, there is no end to the physical tools you can use for security.

However there is another simple security measure that you can’t buy. It’s not physical either, but mental. This is the ability to simply use your human awareness.

Companies  can spend exorbitant amounts of money on security. But simply being aware and tuning your innate human senses can be one of the best security defences on the planet.

Often times security tools are bought with the intention of giving the owner ‘peace of mind’. While it can be a good thing, to allow tools to handle jobs for us, it can also make us mentally lazy.

Buying security tools can make us humans put things into the backs of our minds. If by chance something does actually happen and a security system works, it can shock people as they don’t expect it. Evidence that the security tool is taking the place of normal brain power.

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How to protect yourself and your interests in London

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It is impossible to be too careful in a world that is constantly threatened by forces trying to disrupt any semblance of tranquillity. This is especially true in a global city like London, which is home to more than 8 million people. The sheer size of the population introduces complex challenges towards its maintenance and sustenance.

One such challenge is the security and safety of the public. Different parts of London have seen anywhere between 20 to 30 percent rise in criminal activity over the past year. The situation is direr in regions of higher historical crime rate such as Lambeth, Southwark and Newham, which have witnessed a 20 percent reduction in the police force. Continue reading…

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Some tips and advice for making your home appear occupied

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As you leave for your fortnight’s holiday in the sun, do you worry about the security of your home and belongings while you are away?

One of the simplest ways of securing your home from would-be intruders is to make your home appear as if it is “still lived in”.

It’s always a good idea to quietly inform close neighbours or your neighbourhood watch group if you are going to be away for any length of time so that they can keep an eye on your property.  If your neighbour is willing, ask them to call in every day and remove all the post, any free newspapers and advertising leaflets from the porch floor and put them somewhere out of sight.

Maybe your neighbour would be happy to draw your curtains most evenings or be prepared to park their own car in your drive from time to time.  Ask them if they would mind wheeling your wheelie bin and placing your recycling boxes on the edge of the pavement on refuse collection day.

Before you leave, mow the lawn so it does not look overgrown and unkempt.  Invest in some timer switches which will switch on some lights at night or which will turn a radio on, giving the illusion that there is someone at home.

Residential Security

Security on the Cheap

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Installing state of the art systems to secure your home from burglars and other intruders can be expensive, especially if you have to pay for installation costs on top of purchase prices.

However, there are a number of ways to “fake it”, if you are a household on a limited budget.

Security does not have to be complicated. For concealing cash or small items of value indoors, a camouflage safe is a simple but effective way of doing this. Usually manufactured in the form of branded tins of soup or baked beans or tubes of well-known crisps, the camouflage safe can be hidden in your cupboards alongside real food.

Dummy alarm boxes located under the eaves of your house are also a deterrent to burglars. Some of these are solar powered, whilst others may run on batteries which power the LED flashing indicator lights. Just remember to change the batteries every 3 or 4 months.

You can now buy dummy cameras at a fraction of the price of a full CCTV system. Most will bear up to close scrutiny as they contain a real camera body and a visible lens. It may also be worth investing in a CCTV warning sign to fix to the wall of your premises to complete the illusion.

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Ways of Combating Piracy

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Despite some improvement in the security of the maritime industry, cases of piracy have put the shipping interests of the UK at jeopardy. Having said that, there has been a continued need to respond to piracy. In the 18th century heavily armed warships were sent to the favorite hunting grounds of the pirates in order to secure maritime routes and safeguard the stability of the economy. However, the advancement in technology has led to cutting edge technology in combating piracy.

Ways of Combating Piracy
First, technology that can show the exact location of a a vessel should be used. In addition to that, a layered and structured defense mechanism is essential in securing the vessels. Such a technology increases awareness more so in vulnerable ports and high risk areas. There are statistics and information of the various piracy incidences all over the world, their impact, and how they were planned and executed. Continue reading…

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