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Environmental Sustainability and Commercial Property Security

If you are focusing on ways to reduce your carbon footprint, cut energy waste and become a greener organisation, did you know you can do so by making changes to your security system? There is a growing move towards the use of eco-friendly security solutions that effectively protect assets, whilst minimising environmental impact.

A Buyer’s Guide to Fire Alarm Systems

When you are choosing a fire alarm system for commercial premises or a residential building, you will come across three main options: non-addressable, addressable and wireless, and your choice will depend on numerous factors.

Crimes Against Businesses Part 2 – How to Combat Retail Burglary

The Commercial Victimisation Survey details the prevalence, frequency and impact of crime experienced by wholesale and retail sector businesses, and the 2021 survey estimated that 38% of business premises in that sector in England and Wales had been affected by crime, with 10% of that crime being burglary.

Are You Prepared for the Big Public Switched Telephone Network Switch-Off?

In less than two years, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PTSN) will be switched off for good, with work already underway to bring traditional phone lines to end of life by 2025, sparking consequences for homes and businesses yet to make the move to full fibre services.

Crimes Against Businesses – How to Tackle the Biggest Threats to Your Livelihood

The crime against businesses findings from the 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey were updated in June 2022, and have some quite worrying statistics to impart, of which wholesale and retail businesses are wise to take note.

Tailgating: Why it’s a Risk, and How to Prevent it

Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is a high risk security breach where an unauthorised person closely follows an authorised person into an access controlled area; but there are various ways to prevent it.

Why You Need a Physical Security Risk Assessment, and How to Conduct One

Theft and vandalism, unauthorised access, anti-social behaviour, arson, white collar crime and even terrorism are all potential threats that should be considered when planning security arrangements for commercial premises.

A Complete Guide to Video Doorbells

Possibly one of the most widely adopted security solutions in recent times, video doorbells have brought peace of mind as well as convenience to households and business premises the world over.

UK Burglary Statistics – How to Protect Against the Biggest Threats

UK burglary statistics show that in the year ended March 2022, there were 192,060 police recorded home burglaries across England and Wales, equating to 526 home burglaries per day, and a house being burgled every 164 seconds.

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Regardless of the type of premises you are looking to protect, Barry Bros Security has the solution. Contact us today for expert advice and the benefit of decades of experience in the security industry.