These are questions which we have being asked in the past when fronting Home Security Presentations Q – Do we ring 999 or our local Garda Station A – Always ring 999 Q – What do we do when going on holidays? A – Ensure your alarm is on.
Summer Time Tips How to avoid a burglary when you are away on holidays whether it be overnight, annual holidays or just gone shopping. Make your home look natural: One of the best deterrents is time, slow down the burglar and they will go else where Have your home look
The Garda Commissioner has designated this week the 23rd September – 30th September 2014 as Community Safety Week primarily focusing on reducing and preventing burglary. They have issued Winter Warning on Burglaries Burglaries typically rise by approximately 25% in winter Majority of burglaries during winter take place between 5pm and
According to new research from Liberty Insurance, one in six people didn’t lock their front door the last time they left their home. The car is packed and you’re ready to go. While driving along the road, with your favourite radio tunes, you really begin to feel you’re on holidays.
Tips to Secure your Home Ensure that doors are locked, windows are shut and securely locked. If your windows are externally beaded then you will need to increase security. Have the back door locked when answering the front door, a secure ring chain lock attached to your door handle will increase the security.
Burglary – The Facts Did you know? 60% of burglaries take place between the hours of 8am to 8pm! Thieves will make use of implements found outside your home or in unlocked garden shed! The average burglar can break into your home in less than 3 minutes! Many burglaries occur
Vehicle Security Each year, on average in Ireland over 10,000 vehicles are stolen. Most are recovered, albeit damaged in many cases, but some are never recovered. A similar figure applies to theft from vehicles. Here are some tips to keep your cars/vans safe:- Parking in Public Areas Ensure all windows are
Residential Burglar Prevention Our tips below will help you keep your home secure – Ensure that doors are locked and windows shut and securely locked. If your windows are externally beaded then you will need to increase the security. Have the back door locked when answering the front door to
Home Security Lighting It is widely accepted that appropriate lighting can help to reduce crime and act as an effective deterrent to burglars. Appropriate lighting will help to make your home more visible to neighbours and passers-by; thereby increasing the likelihood of discovering unwanted intruders and trespassers. Lighting also helps
Crime On The Rise Both rural and urban areas are witnessing a big hike in recorded crime. According to a report published recently in the past 12 months the number of recorded burglaries nationwide has shot up. Crimes have also increased markedly. According to the latest CSO statistics they found in