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Birmingham security over Christmas
Preventing Burglary in Birmingham this Christmas

Burglary can be a traumatising event for any family or business. The properties we inhabit are places we naturally consider safe spaces, but unfortunately, there are people out there who are willing to violate your sense of comfort & security for their own personal gain. 

 

Even if you’re lucky enough to keep hold of valuable possessions, there is always the fear that your safe space could be invaded again, by a person evidently devoid of morals.

 

This Christmas, we all want to look forward to sharing gifts, indulging ourselves and spending time with our loved ones, without fear of a visit from the Grinches of our communities. 

 

So, here are some preventative measures and things to consider over the festive period!

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Reduce Risk and your Insurance Premiums with these Security measures

Insurance is a necessity that can’t be avoided, especially when it comes to protecting your business. Commercial property insurance is an investment that should always be carefully considered, as for all the expenses it can potentially save you, unfortunately it can come at a hefty price. 

When applying for a quote, one of the main factors that affect the premium you pay will be the security of the premises. This price will vary depending on the provider, along with your location, industry and likelihood of an assault on your business. 

A security system is paramount regardless of your insurance expenditure, but as experts in security we’ve compiled some specific methods you can implement to secure your premises and ultimately reduce your insurance premiums.

Office security
Office security: Where to start

Your office can be the central hub of your business and will contain a large number of valuable items and information, yet it’s common for your office’s security to be overlooked. Today we want to have a look at some of the basics and to give you some ideas on how you can improve the overall security of your office.

 

Funny CCTv moments
Top 10 funny moments caught on CCTV

Have you ever had one of those moments where you’ve thought “I’m so glad nobody saw me do that”? Well, they probably did, as it was most likely recorded on someones CCTV… and then it was probably uploaded to the internet. Here at 3000 Security we want to embrace the humiliation, hilarity and disaster that CCTV can accidently record, and we have made a list of our favourite moments.

 

Security tips over the holidays
Easter Security Tips for your Business

As Easter is quite the popular holiday for people to go away on a long weekend away. This may leave many businesses and homes unguarded during this period.  You should always be conscious of your security around Easter as some people may be on the hunt for more than just eggs. If you’re hopping off away this Easter, or if your business will sitting there like a full basket, here are some eggcellent tips to stay secure over the Easter period.

Keeping keys safe
Improve your Security as a Landlord

More and more people are now relying on rented accommodation. With this, there is a lot of responsibility put onto landlords to keep tenants safe and secure. There are some really basic things both landlords and tenants can do in order to keep a property secure, so we have compiled a list of some top tips on how to boost security in a rented property.

retail security
Keeping Your Pop-up Store Secure

Pop-up shops are temporary retail plots that can sell any type of product. The types of products they sell can range from clothes, technology to food.

Pop-up shops started as a novelty used only by a small number of independent retailers.  However, the use of them grew massively in 2017 and they became a popular trend that were used widely. And the trend is likely to continue into 2018.

Jewellery store security
Preventing Jewellery Store Robberies

A jewellery shop is one of the most prestigious retail fronts to run. It is usually well known in the area it is in, and more often than not highly profitable. However, with the benefits of running jewellers, there are also drawbacks, specifically coming from criminals. Recently, criminals have become more technical and well thought out on their approach when stealing from jewellers. The types of crimes they commit are no longer just robbery, they can also include, but are not limited to: