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Security Services for Education

Rebecca Stec 2019-09-17T19:57:38+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response for Schools, College Security Services, Education Security Services, Key Holding for Schools, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols for Schools, Nursery Security Services, School Security Services, Security Services, Security Services for Education|

From arson to theft, schools can be a target for a multitude of crimes. In fact, just 5 years ago, it was reported by the BBC that over 30,000 crimes against schools were [...]

Summer Holiday Security Tips

Rebecca Stec 2019-08-27T20:06:36+00:00 Tags: Home Response, Home Response Blackburn, Home Response Burnley, Home Response Lancashire, Home Response Service, KeyPlus, Security Services|

The summer holidays are in full swing and whether you’re taking a stay-cation or visiting more tropical climes, the security of your home can play on your mind while you’re away. Although domestic [...]

Security Services for Retail

Rebecca Stec 2019-08-01T20:01:15+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Retail Security Services, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services for Retail, Security Services Lancashire|

Protect your retail premises with first class security services According to the British Retail Consortium’s 2019 Retail Crime Survey, the total cost of retail crime has increased to around £900 million. Of this [...]

Security Services for Manufacturing

Rebecca Stec 2019-08-01T19:15:51+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Manufacturing Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services for Manufacturing, Security Services Lancashire|

We’re experts in providing security services to manufacturers Manufacturing equipment can be expensive, and machinery, tools and chemicals can all be a target for theft. If you own a manufacturing business, safeguarding your [...]

Security Services for Leisure and Recreation

Rebecca Stec 2019-07-28T17:04:28+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services for Leisure Industry, Security Services for Recreation Industry, Security Services Lancashire|

Protect your business before ‘the boom’ According to a report by Mintel, the British public are forecast to spend £141 billion on leisure activities by 2022. With consumer habits changing, we appreciate that [...]

Security Services for Construction

Rebecca Stec 2019-06-18T19:37:31+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security for Construction Sites, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services for Construction, Security Services Lancashire|

Trusted security services for construction sites Construction sites are a hot-bed of activity during the day. But once the site shuts down and employees head home, how do you make sure your equipment [...]

Security Myths Busted: Security Services You Can Trust

Rebecca Stec 2019-06-07T22:23:35+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Cost Effective Security Services, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Myths, Security Myths Busted, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services Lancashire|

Are you still thinking about hiring a security services provider? For those who are new to business security services, the thought of putting your trust in someone else can be daunting, but with [...]

Security Myths Busted: Employees as Key Holders

Rebecca Stec 2019-05-29T19:29:19+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Cost Effective Security Services, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Myths, Security Myths Busted, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services Lancashire|

Are you still using employees as Key Holders? One of the biggest misconceptions about key holding services it that it’s cheaper and easier to use employees as key holders than using a professional [...]

Security Myths Busted: We’re Already Secure!

Rebecca Stec 2019-05-20T20:44:26+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Cost Effective Security Services, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Myths, Security Myths Busted, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services Lancashire|

Are your current security measures more effective than a professional security service? We speak to plenty of clients who think their businesses are already as secure as they can be. But as a [...]

Security Myths Busted: Cost

Rebecca Stec 2019-05-13T13:13:48+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Cost Effective Security Services, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Myths, Security Myths Busted, Security Services, Security Services Blackburn, Security Services Burnley, Security Services Lancashire|

Think security services can be costly? Think again… When it comes to business security, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a costly affair. In fact, the majority of clients we meet are surprised [...]

5 Cracking Ways to Improve Your Business Security this Easter

Rebecca Stec 2019-04-10T21:33:17+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Business Premises Security Tips, Business Security, Business Security Tips, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Patrol Response, Security Services, Security Services Lancashire, Security Tips|

Ready to make some changes to your business security strategy this Easter? Even small changes can make a big difference! Here are 5 cracking ways to improve your security and help keep your [...]

Why Choose a Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor?

Rebecca Stec 2019-03-22T21:16:02+00:00 Tags: ACS, Alarm Response, Approved Contractor, Key Holding, KeyPlus, Mobile Patrols, Private Security Suppliers, Security Industry Authority, Security Services, SIA|

What does SIA mean? SIA is an acronym for the Security Industry Authority – a national organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry. An independent body who report to the Home Secretary, [...]

What is Home Response and Why Do I Need It?

Rebecca Stec 2019-03-11T21:11:10+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security Services, Home Check, Home Response, Home Response Blackburn, Home Response Burnley, Home Response Services, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Neighbourhood Patrols|

What is Home Response? Our Home Response service is designed to keep your property safe. With domestic burglary rates increasing, adding an additional layer of security to your home is a sensible move. [...]

What is Alarm Response and Why Do I Need It?

Rebecca Stec 2019-03-11T21:11:47+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Alarm Response Blackburn, Alarm Response Burnley, Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Security, Business Security Services, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services|

What is Alarm Response? Alarm Response is a service put in place to respond to alarm activations at your business premises on your behalf. As a local business employing local people with extensive [...]

What is Key Holding and Why Do I Need It?

Rebecca Stec 2019-02-07T21:52:54+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Mobile Patrols, Business Security, Business Security Services, Key Holding, Key Holding Blackburn, Key Holding Burnley, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services|

What is Key Holding? Essential for the vast majority of organisations, Key Holding is, quite simply, a key holding service which works to increase security, save you time and money and give you [...]

KeyPlus Achieve New ISO Accreditations

Rebecca Stec 2019-01-28T20:50:14+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response Lancashire, Business Mobile Patrols, Business Security, Business Security Services, Business Security Strategy, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO Accreditations, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Mobile Patrols Lancashire|

KeyPlus Awarded New ISO Accreditations Every day, thousands of lives are lost due to accidents in the workplace or from work-related diseases. These deaths could – and should – be prevented. ISO 45001, [...]

What Are Mobile Patrols and Why Do I Need Them?

Rebecca Stec 2019-01-28T20:37:24+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Mobile Patrols, Business Security, Business Security Services, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Mobile Patrols Blackburn, Mobile Patrols Burnley, Mobile Patrols Lancashire|

What are mobile patrols? Mobile patrols are randomly timed internal and external foot patrols put in place to help protect your business. A more cost-effective solution than a static security guard, mobile patrols [...]

KeyPlus Awarded £1M Security Contract

Rebecca Stec 2019-01-28T20:38:52+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response Lancashire, Business Mobile Patrols, Business Security, Business Security Services, Business Security Strategy, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Mobile Patrols Lancashire|

KeyPlus awarded £1m security contract for Lancashire County Council We're delighted to have been awarded a major contract to provide security services to Lancashire County Council. The 4-year tender, will see the company [...]

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business Security

Rebecca Stec 2019-01-02T20:20:45+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Security, Business Security Services, Business Security Strategy, Key Holding, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Preston Security Services, Protecting Your Business|

Top tips for keeping your business secure in 2019 With the New Year upon us, it’s a great time to reflect on things to change or improve during the next 12 months. Whether [...]

Deter the Festive Felons this Christmas

Rebecca Stec 2018-12-18T21:14:35+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Security, Business Security in Winter, Key Holding, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Preston Security Services, Protecting Your Business|

Avoid the festive felons Analysis of crime statistics from the financial year 2016/2017 has revealed that the number of robberies, burglaries and thefts committed over the Christmas holidays are soaring. Each day of [...]

How to Stay Safe and Secure This Winter

Rebecca Stec 2018-12-10T19:51:22+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Alarm Response in the Snow, Bad Weather, Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Security, Business Security in Winter, Key Holding, Key Holding in the Snow, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Mobile Patrols in the Snow, Preston Security Services, Protecting Your Business, Winter Weather|

Want to stay safe and secure this winter? It’s only a matter of time before those morning frosts get thicker and the rain turns into snow. According to the Met Office, the UK [...]

The Key to a Happy Christmas?

Rebecca Stec 2018-11-25T20:11:53+00:00 Tags: Alarm Response, Alarm Response at Christmas, Blackburn Security, Blackburn Security Services, Burnley Security, Burnley Security Services, Business Security, Key Holding, Key Holding at Christmas, Key Holding Lancashire, KeyPlus, KeyPlus Security Services, Mobile Patrols, Preston Security Services, Protecting Your Business, Security Services at Christmas|

Could we be the key to your Christmas happiness? With the festive season upon us, there’s a million and one things to remember - presents, turkey, tinsel… the list can seem endless. On [...]

SIA Approved Security

Richard Singleton 2018-07-21T12:05:29+00:00 Tags: ACS Member, Alarm Response, Alarms Lancashire, Alarms Yorkshire, Blackburn Security, Burnley Security, Key Holder, Key Holding, Lancashire Security, Neil Windsor, North Yorkshire Security, Preston Security, Procure Security Services, Security Industry Authority, Security Patrol, Security Procurement, Security Tender, SIA, SIA Approved Contractor, Static Guarding, Yorkshire Security|

Following continued business growth, KeyPlus have made another key appointment installing Neil Windsor as Operations Director.

KeyPlus Celebrate Living Wage Pay Rise

Richard Singleton 2018-04-11T12:12:21+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Burnley Security, Employee Law, Employee Rights, HR, Human Resources, Key Holder, Key Holding, Lancashire Security, Living Wage, Living Wage Foundation, NPCC, Preston Security, Security Patrol|

KeyPlus owner Brian Curran has continued his promise to voluntarily go further than the government minimum wage requirement.

What Is A Police URN and how do you keep it?

Richard Singleton 2018-02-28T12:35:16+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Burnley Security, Employee Law, Employee Rights, HR, Human Resources, Key Holder, Key Holding, Lancashire Security, NPCC, Police URN, Preston Security, Security Patrol, URN|

Do you expect the Police to attend your property whenever the alarm activates? If you do, it’s important you understand when the Police will and won’t attend.

Security Service Upgrades 40 Lancashire Sites

Richard Singleton 2018-01-09T15:32:15+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Burnley Security, Employee Law, Employee Rights, HR, Human Resources, Key Holder, Key Holding, Lancashire Security, Preston Security, Security Patrol|

With the cold and rainy winter firmly upon us, many business owners and Human Resource departments are reviewing their security and health and safety provision.

Employees can and do say No!

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:36+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Security, Burnley Security, Employee Law, Employee Rights, HR, Human Resources, Key Holder, Key Holding, Lancashire Security, Preston Security, Security Patrol|

Employees can and do say No! What’s your backup plan? Health and safety, lone working and work/life balance all come into play now and we have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard employees well-being.

Case Study Inficon

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:37+00:00 Tags: Blackburn Alarms, Blackburn Security, Inficon, Inficon Blackburn, Keyholding, Lancashire keyholding, Lancashire Security, Patrol Response|

Read our Case Study by Inficon, Blackburn and see how they value the security provided by an SIA Approved Contractor KeyPlus

Business First & KeyPlus secure growing partnership

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:37+00:00 Tags: Alarm, Business First, Business Parks, Key Holding Lancashire, Lancashire Security, Office Rental, Patrol Response, Rented Office, Security|

Lancashire patrol, alarm response and key holding specialist KeyPlus Security, have been appointed Security Response providers for Business First business centres across Lancashire. The latest appointment at the Blackpool Business First centre, brings the number [...]

17 Lancashire Schools Sign Up To New Security Provision

KeyPlus, the Lancashire patrol and response security company have announced a new contract award which will see them provide security services to 17 Lancashire Schools and Children’s Nurseries. Schools and Nurseries are regularly targeted by [...]

KeyPlus Appoint Office Manager as Growth Continues

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:37+00:00 Tags: Lancashire Key holding, Preston Patrol, Preston Security, Security in Chorley, Security in Preston|

KeyPlus are pleased to confirm the appointment of Office Manager Alison Stansfield as we continue to expand coverage across Lancashire. Building upon our Burnley and Blackburn client base and following the recent expansion into Preston, [...]

Top 10 Considerations for Securing Your Business Property

How do you manage the security of your business premises and the people you employee within it? As a Key Holding and Alarm Response business, KeyPlus takes a look at the experiences of our clients [...]

How do you define Key Holders responsibilities?

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:37+00:00 Tags: Business Security, Key Holders, Key Holding, Lone Worker, Patrol Response|

In the year to 31 March 2016, there has been a 300% increase in the number of company directors prosecuted for health and safety offences. The research from law firm Clyde & Co. takes information [...]

KeyPlus Achieve Highly Accredited SIA Approved Contractor Award

Richard Singleton 2017-09-26T18:50:37+00:00 Tags: Business Parks, East Lancashire Security, Key Holder, Lancashire Security, Manned Patrols, Manned Security, Patrols, Security Patrols, SIA Approved, Sia Contractor|

KeyPlus, the East Lancashire based Security Patrol and Response company, has again been awarded the highly accredited SIA Approved Contractor award. The SIA (Security Industry Authority) is the national organisation responsible for regulating the private [...]