With British coronavirus cases dropping and the government's lockdown restrictions beginning to relax, many business owners are now trying to find a path back to something resembling normality. The important thing now is for shops and other premises to prioritise public safety when reopening their doors.
Key considerations include:
- Maintaining a safe distance between individuals and prevent transmission of COVID-19
- Limiting the total number of people on the premises at any one time
- Preventing people with COVID-19 symptoms from entering the premises
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Thinking of investing in a home security system? Wondering whether it's worth the cost?
It's easy to convince yourself that you can get by without a security system. Depending on where you live, you're probably not all that likely to be the victim of a break-in. But house alarms and security cameras are like insurance policies: by the time you actually want one, it's usually too late.
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Burglar alarms are designed to alert homeowners and deter thieves. Depending on the type of burglar alarm you install, the way they work will differ slightly. Ultimately, though, burglar alarms work by detecting movement, often at entry/exit points within the home. Once a motion sensor has been triggered, a loud alarm/siren will sound in order to draw attention to the potential intruders.
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Schools and colleges must do what they can protect students and staff members from fire. A well-maintained fire alarm system is one of the most crucial components of that effort.
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CCTV cameras are commonly used to monitor commercial premises such as offices and warehouses. They are useful for deterring criminals, and if a break-in does occur, CCTV footage can serve as evidence of the crime and help the police to identify the perpetrator.
These are all great reasons to protect your business with a CCTV system. But is it worth setting up CCTV cameras outside your home, too?
Bernard Hogan-Howe, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, thinks so. In 2015, he advocated putting CCTV "in every home" to help police detectives solve more crimes.
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