50 Years of UK Retail Security
One of the key differences between retail crime in the 1970s and retail crime in 2025 is the level of violence and intimidation directed towards retail staff or anyone else who attempts to confront it.
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News and Views from Around the Security Industry
Event Security: Security Guards and Technology for Large Events
With more people than ever attending festivals, corporate events, political rallies, and major sporting and entertainment occasions, the risks have become increasingly complicated and the root causes of extreme actions more difficult to understand and anticipate.
How to Secure Warehouse and Distribution Facilities
Traditionally, warehouses were used mainly for bulk storage and stock management, but this increase in online shopping has led to a rapid expansion of warehousing and distribution facilities.
A Guide to CCTV Monitoring and Alarm Response
There’s no doubt that CCTV, remote monitoring, and alarm receiving centres have become an effective and efficient way of maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Cargo Security: The UK Creme Egg Heist
This blog post will highlight not just the increase in cargo theft across the UK and Europe, but take one particularly audacious attempted theft and use it to discuss the new levels of threat faced by the industry
Hotel Concierge Security Guards
Guests may not realise that in many cases, concierges are also highly trained security guards with full responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of everyone in the hotel.
The 6 Most Dangerous Cities In The UK
The UK no longer has the best reputation when it comes to safety. Despite being one of the most developed countries in the world, it also has some of the most dangerous cities.
How to use mystery shoppers for better retail security
A mystery shopper in this context is a trained security officer who visits a shop posing as a normal customer and then reports objectively on what they saw, heard, and experienced.
How to Keep Security Guards Motivated?
Motivated and appreciated security guards feel responsible for the results of their work. And, after all, performance and results are what matter most for someone who hires a security agency.
How to Secure a Commercial Building and Cut Losses
Commercial buildings of all types often present an attractive target for criminals. Whether it’s theft from warehouses, offices, distribution centres, or factories, the impact of neglecting commercial building security can be significant.
Security Guards in the Hotel Industry
Security guards in any environment but particularly within the hotel and leisure industry, are one of the main points of contact between visitors, guests and the hotel administration.
Common Security Guard Misconceptions
Many people think that the job of a security guard is boring, doesn’t require any training, and doesn’t entail actual responsibilities. The truth is the opposite. Security guards play an essential role in ensuring the safety of the people and properties they protect.