Body-worn video for UK security guards: business guide
Issuing a camera does not establish a lawful recording system. A body-worn video security programme needs a defined purpose, proportionate recording rules and clear responsibility...
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School security in the UK: visitors and site perimeters
A locked gate and a visitor badge provide limited protection without clear decisions about admission, supervision and emergency access. School security in the UK depends...
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...
Veterinary practice security: staff, medicines and premises
Locked doors and security cameras can leave a veterinary practice exposed if nobody controls access, reviews records or responds to alerts. Effective veterinary practice security...
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.
How to prepare for protests outside your premises
Closing the front door is not enough to protect your business when protests take place outside your premises. A workable plan needs clear decisions about...
How keyholding and alarm response work for businesses
A monitored alarm does not, by itself, arrange attendance at business premises. Keyholding provides controlled access to the property, whilst alarm response sends a trained...
Cargo Theft Prevention: A Practical UK Guide for Operators
How to prevent cargo theft in the UK: secure parking, trailer hardening, driver discipline, yard and warehouse controls, and how to spot strategic fraud.
What does TUPE mean when changing security providers?
In a TUPE security provider change, the incoming contractor can’t choose whether existing staff transfer. Where TUPE applies, assigned employees normally transfer automatically, with their...
