Burglar alarm, intruder alarm and lone worker protection

 Retail sector managers must act fast to prevent theft and damage to vacant shops, experts warn

Following recent retail closures and a bleak outlook for the sector, the increase in vacant shops across the UK is bringing added risk of theft, damage, arson and squatting, vacant property experts warn.

As analysts predict that the retail sector will be in an all-out recession in 2012, VPS, the vacant property specialists are warning retail property owners and administrators not to be complacent and ensure that vacant retail premises on high streets, retail parks or in shopping centres are well secured to prevent costly theft and damage, particularly following the riots of 2011.

Last year saw 31 retail companies failing, plus 2,469 stores and 24,025 employees affected. This combined with the 2010/2011 number of non-domestic burglary offences totalling 264,492 in England and Wales, is a strong indication of the risk associated with vacant shops.

John Wright, UK Director of National Accounts at VPS said: “As more and more property managers and owners are left with vacant ret...  [ more ]

 ADT helps to preserve historic structures and the National Motor Museum with the installation of monitored fire and intruder solutions

ADT Fire & Security is providing the security systems for a one-of-a-kind UK tourist attraction – the National Motor Museum, at Beaulieu. Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu is one of the South of England’s top day visitor attractions, comprising of world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear and Bond In Motion. ADT is helping to protect this historic and fascinating location with its stringent intruder and fire detection solutions which look after the outbuildings at this 43 acre site.

ADT has provided tailored security initiatives in response to Beaulieu’s long-standing business goals for many years. These goals encompass the ongoing protection and risk mitigation of the Beaulieu site, which harnesses £50M worth of vehicle assets, together with notable buildings that played a significant role in Britain’s turbulent religious history. In conjunction with caring for Beaulieu’s historic landmarks, maintaining a secure a...  [ more ]

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