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If you're carrying out home improvements it's a great time to consider the security implications of these proposed changes. Do your homework now so that the new security can be built-in. More advice here:…

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If you've got plans to move to a new home this autumn do please think about the security of the new dwelling when you start looking. There are lots of important security matters to think about and the link below will help guide you. This page also includes a printable checklist to keep with all…

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Yes, that's right! Every minute one dwelling in England and Wales suffers a break-in. As all burglary requires opportunity we can all do something about it and quite often the actions required are free. Don't become a one-a-minute victim. Complete ourconfidential Home Security Surveyfor a free…

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If you are unfortunate enough to become the victim of a crime this coming autumn, especially burglary or a theft from around the house, please react quickly and improve your security, because your chances of having a second crime will be higher than the first. Likewise, if you hear about a…

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Will you be buying a bike for someone this autumn or maybe for a Xmas present? Don't forget to mark it and register it and buy the correct locks to go with it and make sure there is somewhere at home where it can be locked away securely. More advice here:…

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It is an unfortunate fact that something as simple as a small hole in the door can lead to some very serious crime. Most of Europe tends not to incorporate letter plates into their doors. There will be exceptions, of course but it's the UK, Ireland, the Scandinavian countries and, to some extent,…

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