What is it about home security that has people shaking their heads saying, “It’s not for me, it’s far too expensive” or “We live in a good area and don’t require any”.

Here at Crime Protection Products we understand that people may have limited funds when it comes to home security products and therefore have a range of products that will suite any budget. We also know that there is no such area which is safe from the opportunistic thief.

Residents and businesses don’t need to spend hundreds or even thousands of pounds on protecting their possessions. Here are a few simple and safe home security products which will help safeguard the contents of your home/office whilst just costing a few quid:

• Sash Window Lock, for properties with older style sash windows these simple devises will stop the windows being forced up.
• Hinge Bolt, these are the ideal security feature to prevent weak areas of your property being used as easy access points, hinge bolts are ideal for places like back doors and office doors.
• Morticed Security Door Bolt and Key, ideal as a secondary means of protection for either internal and external doors.
• Heavy Duty Door Chain, never fully open your door to a stranger again, made for both wooden and PVC doors this is the perfect security measure to tackle bogus and forced entry burglars.
• Safe Cans, who would ever think of looking for your valuables in a can of ‘Baked Beans ‘ or a Tin of Tomato Soup’

With the Autumn/Winter months approaching faster than we would hope, we have to make the most out of every remaining warm day we have left. Often this means that barbecues, garden parties and even days away with family and friends are all planned at the very last moment as we try to squeeze every last drop of summer fun into our lives.

One of the main problems about leaving your home unoccupied is that the sun goes down under the horizon earlier and earlier, it leaves it us vulnerable to unwelcomed guests. Thieves and burglars, unfortunately, don’t like to take days off and love nothing better than walking round looking for homes with no signs of life and poor home security. If you want to spend time with your family on a day out then one of the best ways to fool thieves is to make them think that your home even when your not.

Outside lights and even lights left on a timer are great, but unfortunately a bit predictable now. Crime Prevention Products are pleased to be able to offer people the Fake TV, this simple device which runs of it’s own timer will give the illusion that your home watching your favourite soap or documentary. Keeping prowlers and burglars at bay with a flickering glow while you and your family enjoy yourself late into the summer nights.

When we mention the word security we automatically conjure up images of bulking six foot plus men dressed in black suits keeping the crowd away from celebrities or shadowing big name political leaders. In reality, security can be defined as a measure that is undertaken to counteract the actions of people attempting to cause destruction or theft.

We like to think that one of the safest places we know is within our own four walls. No matter what is going on outside, we can block it out by closing the windows, locking the doors and like a medieval walled city gates we’ll feel safe inside.

However, from the beginning of time there have been people which have taken possessions that didn’t belong to them, as far back as the pre-dynastic Egyptian tomb raiders. In modern times, things may have changed some but are they really any better when we think of protecting our possessions – we still have people who are only too happy to take full advantage of an open window or an unlocked door – even more so now as the ordinary modern family acquire more material possessions than ever before.
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Residents and home owners are always looking for home security products that will give them the edge over burglars and opportunistic thieves. Home alarms are great at warning neighbours that something is wrong, however, if an alarm is faulty or constantly goes off because it may be set too sensitively then I’m afraid your good neighbours may tend to get more annoyed rather than concerned and choose to ignore your alarms cry for help.

It has been proven that “opportunistic thieves” will not attempt to enter your property if there is any slight chance of them being discovered – where a burglar will attempt to get into your home even if there is higher elements of risk involved – placing deterrants in and around your property is a wise move to help protect your valuables – the harder you make it, then the less likely it is to happen.

One of the best ways to keep unwelcomed visitors out of your property is to fool them into thinking that you’re still in and watching your television even when your out. The Fake TV is a small lamp that creates the illusion of a television light in your room. This unit is also supplied with a timer so you can set it to come on and off creating the perfect illusion therefore giving the impression that your still at home and making your home less of an easy target for a break-in.

In times of economic hardship, people try their best to tighten their spending belts, obviously, this is a hard task as then they are faced with the choice of what is essential and what is non-essential. One area which is at the top of everyone’s list of things to do is home security, however, for the majority, they always manage to divert the money elsewhere saying “we’ll do it next year”.

Home security is one of those areas which people unfortunately see as non-essential, well, until that one fateful day or night when they return home or even worse walk down the stairs and realise that someone has invaded your personal space. It’s only then, most often-than-not, that reality settles in and most people begin to consider that home security is an essential part of modern living.
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At the end of the night, you pull out the plug to the TV or stereo, turn out the lights and lock the doors, then head to bed knowing that you are safe within your home. Or are you? In times of economic decline, it is imperative that you get your home security right! As opportunistic thieves will only be to happy to cash in on your mistakes.

There is a simple test, ask yourself, “do you feel safe day and night while you are in your own home?” We all know the answer should be yes, but with most people, if they are honest with themselves the answer will be no, or it could be better.

So how can you feel safe while in your own home?
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Let’s face it at this time of year opportunistic thieves will do anything to try get something for nothing and that might include them walking straight-up your garden path to see what security measures you have installed within your premises. At this time of year many thieves will be targeting people’s garages and sheds knowing full well that these outbuildings have the least security fitted. Although we try our best to protect our homes we sometimes forget about our outbuildings.

Thieves get to know which house has genuine alarms and which have no alarm system what so ever.
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There is one sector in the security industry that has seen much improvement over the last few years, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) this has went from simple, grainy black and white images to high grade colour with optional infra red detection and multi zoom capability.

With the dark nights now here people are thinking about extra security, and, especially with the run up to Christmas they are not taking any chances when it comes to protecting their possessions. Many people will be considering CCTV systems as the main advantage of this is that it will give your home or work premises 24/7 protection either monitored or recorded.
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Annual summer leave now just a distant memory, kids back to school, dark nights drawing in and soon we’ll be noticing the temperature getting colder. Time for us to turn on the heating in our homes or at work which also means one thing, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increasing.

Carbon Monoxide will be, for the vast majority of us, one of the most toxic substances you’ll come into contact with in your daily routine. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of the fossil fuels such as gas, oil, coal and wood used in boilers, gas fires, water heaters, solid fuel appliances and open fires. Carbon Monoxide has no smell, colour or taste and can kill!
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