Security for Special Events
What is security for special events? Planning a special event is never easy, as you will no doubt have a long list of things to do and organise. But due to an ever-changing risk landscape, security should always be one…
The changing face of modern day business crime
Along with the ever-present threat of burglaries and break-ins, businesses must now be mindful of modern-day dangers too such as cybercrime. But according to recent statistics from the Ministry of Justice, white-collar cases continue to prove equally problematic, with 9,401…
Why businesses need manned guarding
For all the technological advancements the security industry has witnessed over the past few years, some of the more traditional deterrents remain the best. In fact, there aren’t many other security solutions that are as reliable and effective as manned…
Is crime rising? The latest crime stats for England and Wales
Here at Access Facilities Management, we strive to help our clients protect their most valuable assets against the threat of crime. From security guarding to CCTV surveillance, our range of solutions not only prevent crime from taking place but also…
Business Security – Employee Theft Prevention
Although the target of most retailers’ crime prevention efforts will be shoplifters, several businesses ignore or overlook the threat their own employees pose. In many respects, detecting and preventing employee theft is harder than safeguarding your products against shoplifters. But…
Business Security – Shoplifting Prevention
According to security industry mainstay ADT, it is estimated that 35.8 per cent of annual loses due to shrinkage are attributed to shoplifting. Furthermore, the number one reason for shoplifting is that thieves find it easy with little to no…
Why You Should Carry Out Risk Assessments
Despite the fact that businesses in the UK are legally required to carry out workplace risk assessments for the purposes of health and safety, it can also afford a number of additional advantages. Along with the avoidance of injury and…
How Using a Security Company can Save You Money
Regardless of whether you are an independent retailer requiring security guards to catch shoplifters in the act or a high-profile corporation wanting round-the-clock CCTV to monitor your most prized assets, businesses of every size and sector can benefit from the…
What to look for in a security firm
In order to stand up against the threat of raids and robberies, many organisations will enlist the professional help and services of a specialist security company. Unfortunately, numerous lawbreakers aren’t put off by measures like alarm systems or CCTV and…