Commercial break-in claim: the evidence insurers need
A crime reference number records that a break-in was reported, but it doesn’t establish the value of the loss. For a commercial break-in claim, insurers...
Security
Does business insurance require security guards in the UK?
Business insurance does not automatically require security guards in the UK. A requirement can arise from the insurer’s risk assessment and written policy conditions, particularly...
Site Vulnerability Assessment: A UK Guide to Physical and Cyber Checks
What a site vulnerability assessment covers in the UK, how physical and cyber checks differ, the steps involved and how to act on the findings.
Out of Hours Security: Options, Costs and How to Choose
Out of hours security for UK sites: compare guards, mobile patrols, keyholding and monitoring, and learn what to check before you sign a contract.
UK workplace lockdown plans: when to lock down
Locking the front door does not make a workplace safe during every emergency. A workplace lockdown plan should explain when restricting access reduces danger, when...
What should guards do when they discover an intruder?
Rushing towards an intruder can turn an access breach into an immediate danger. Guards should protect people, maintain a safe distance, alert the control room...
Suspicious Package Procedures for Commercial Security Teams
A suspicious delivery is not the moment for guesswork, curiosity or a quick inspection at the reception desk. The first objective is life safety and...
Construction Site Security Services for Residential Developments
A partly built housing scheme is not a residential estate yet. It is an open workplace, storage yard and delivery point, as well as a...
Logistics Hub Security UK: Preventing Cargo Theft
Cargo crime does not always begin with a forced entry or a dramatic incident. It often starts with an ordinary gap in routine: an unchecked...
Security Guard Evacuation Duties: A Practical Site Guide
An evacuation can become disorganised in seconds when people receive mixed instructions, use familiar routes or wait for somebody else to take charge. A guard’s...
