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If you own a business, the question of who should respond to alarm activations has probably crossed your mind. We take a look at your options for alarm response and who can respond for you. You, or your employees Many business owners respond to alarm activations themselves, or ask employees to be on call-out for them. If you have staff

Earlier this year, we announced that we’d been awarded a £1m security contract for Lancashire County Council (LCC), a 4 year tender providing security services for several hundred sites across the region.  We were recently asked to provide security services for an additional 330 sites on behalf of LCC and are proud to announce that, along with our existing customers,

As a business owner, you’ll have lots of important decisions to make, but if you’re asking yourself whether you should outsource your key holding, the answer is easy… Yes! There are several reasons why you should outsource your key holding but here a couple that will make a big difference to your business. It’s safer for your employees Although your

Lone working can be a valuable part of your workforce planning, but like any employee, lone workers can face hazards in the workplace which put them at risk. It might sound obvious, but because lone workers work alone, they have nobody to help or support them should things go wrong. That means it’s your responsibility as an employer to think

We’ve all seen figures stating that crime is on the rise and with news reports and social media posts about thefts, fraud and more on a daily basis, it’s no wonder we’re all becoming more safety conscious. But what does crime in Lancashire really look like and how can you protect yourself against it? Crime in Lancashire – the facts

2019 was a great year for KeyPlus. From securing a contract with Lancashire County Council to expanding our reach as far as Morecambe and Bradford, our team of security experts pulled out all the stops to make it a success.  We continued to support businesses across Lancashire with mobile patrols, key holding and alarm response services, attending thousands of call-outs

If there’s one thing you change about your business security this year, make it your key holding policy. Whether you hold the keys yourself, or ask employees to do it for you, there are many reasons why you should switch from ‘doing it yourself’ to using a professional key holding service. Here at KeyPlus, we hold keys for many clients

The start of a new year often means the start of a new ‘to-do’ list, and while there may be a whole host of things on there, reviewing your business security needs is one worth moving to the top!  Your business is your livelihood, so protecting it is important. To carry out an assessment of your business security needs, it

Got a partner who prefers practical gifts for Christmas? Protect your home and put a smile on their face with our security-themed stocking fillers. Patio locks Add an extra layer of security to french doors by investing in a patio door lock. Easy to fit and remove, the metal device simply slips over door handles and is secured with a

Building a business takes a lot of time and effort, so it makes sense to protect it as best you can. Hiring a security services provider is a great step towards securing your business premises, but it can feel like a daunting process. Our directors have been in the UK security industry for over 25 years, so we know a

In the UK, there are almost 6.8 million lone workers and, according to the British Crime Survey, almost 150 experience physical and verbal attacks each day. What is a lone worker? A lone worker is defined as someone who works by themselves without close or direct supervision. This includes an extensive list of workers, from lorry drivers to window cleaners,

As a Living Wage employer, we’re proud to support Living Wage Week, an annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. Launched in 2001, the campaign for a Living Wage was set up to tackle in-work poverty. It found that despite working two, or more, minimum wage jobs, workers were still struggling to make ends meet and had no time left

Halloween is almost upon us and what better way to mark the occasion by sharing some ghoulishly good security tips to help keep your business safe? Whether you’re a security whizz or looking to make some ‘killer’ changes, add these tips to your ‘to-do list’ and embrace All Hallows’ Eve safe in the knowledge that your business premise is as

Dark nights and shorter days can take their toll on even the hardiest of business owners. It’s tough enough running a business but when 6am feels like the dead of night, it can be a real killer. Securing your premises, especially in the winter months, should always be a priority so we’re here to stop you walking head-first into some

28% of UK adults take no security precautions at home. This is just one of the statistics publicised as part of National Home Security Month. Launched in 2013, the awareness campaign takes place in October each year, offering advice, information and support on keeping your home safe and secure. According to the campaign, there are several key steps homeowners can

According to the most recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published in 2018, spending on healthcare in the UK totalled £214.4 billion, equating to £3,227 per person. The figure, made up of government and non-government spending, contributed to 10% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), an increase of 9.6% from 2017. With recent efforts to combat the spread

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 logged by the police in that year alone. Today, with less officers on the streets and cut-backs to funding, it doesn’t take a genius to work out

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 burglary fell by 3% in the year ending March 2019, 422, 870 offences were still recorded. Our common-sense summer holiday security tips can help protect your home