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...
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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...
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.
Construction site safety: protecting the public in the UK
A fence around a building site does not, by itself, protect the people passing it. Construction site safety requires physical separation, controlled vehicle movements and...
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...
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...
