Posted May 6th, 2010 | No Comments
It’s decision time!
You now have the chance to decide your future, to choose which path to pursue – that of apathy or that of responsibility.
It’s time to vote. And I strongly recommend that you vote… For yourself.
Whichever politician gets in today, their focus is not yours or your families individual security but that of Britain as a collective although they’re all set on convincing you of how important they are to you and your life.
The truth is, our goal as responsible people, spouses, parents and business people is to make politicians irrelevant to the security of our lives.
I think elections are fascinating but I’m under no illusion that the ‘right’ choice will make a huge difference to my future or yours. Their decisions will certainly influence you and your family’s future but only within the context of UK PLC.
Yours and your families personal security is in your hands, take the time to have your security at home and work checked by a professional. AUTHORIZED ACCESS is a Master Locksmith’s Approved Company who offer a FREE of charge, NO OBLIGATION security survey to ensure that your security complies with the Minimum Security Requirement on your insurance policy.
We have the knowledge and are able to help, but only if you invite us to and sometimes that’s the hardest step. Give yourself peace of mind and contact AUTHORIZED ACCESS today to arrange your FREE of charge SECURITY AUDIT.
Security is a selfish thing, it doesn’t stop crime but it moves the criminal down the street to the next weakest link. Give yourself peace of mind, don’t be the weakest link.
“Remember – Always use a Master Locksmiths Association ‘Approved Company’ when securing your property, where you can be assured that trained staff will provide a quality service with integrity to give you total peace of mind.”
For assistance contact AUTHORIZED ACCESS or call 0161 762 9936, where our fully trained staff will guide you through the process.
Tags: Home security, Locks, Locksmiths, Master Locksmith's Association approved Company, Minimum Insurance Requirement, Security Audit, Security Survey | Posted in Authorized Access News!, Security Advice |
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Posted April 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Securing your home or business against crime need not be an expensive or time consuming exercise.
Restricted key systems are available for home use as well as business. Restricted keys enhance the security provided by any lock and without them, even ‘high security’ locks can be compromised by the keys being copied at random with little or no control.
At Authorized Access we can fit a security lock to your door then register its keys to you; this stops duplicate keys being cut without your knowledge or say so and provides you with total control of the keys to your home or business.
Restricted keys allow you to provide a tradesperson the key to your home and as long as you get it back, you know they will have been unable to obtain copies. At work, staff issued with keys to premises are unable to have extra keys cut without your express permission, again giving you total control over who has access to your premises.
Where would this be useful?
- Business premises with multiple key holders.
- At home where keys are made available to cleaners, tradesmen etc.
- Any situation where key control is required.
Looking after property, stock and the people who work within the business makes great business sense. Being responsible for the security in your business, it is vital that you make sure that the security measures taken are appropriate, realistic and cost effective. You need to keep criminals out while allowing your customers, suppliers and employees in.
Your business activity will guide your approach to security. In simple terms, high value products will attract more criminal activity and demand a higher level of security, however even those items with a perceived low cost value will be attractive to somebody. Taking a logical approach to securing your business will help ensure you don’t miss anything that might help deter crime. “In the current climate, the effect of interruption to business is greater than ever before.
By changing the locks you can guarantee that you are in total control of who has keys to your property
Choosing a Lock- Things to consider:
- Insurance requirements-Does your lock need to conform to British standards for insurance purposes BS3621
- One Key House/Business – Would I like all my locks to be operated by one key? This avoids having bulky key rings, never loose the back door key again!
- Master Keying of locks- makes great business sense. Only give access to areas of your business to people that need to be there.
- Speciality Locks- Do I need locks for a special purpose eg escape function.
- High Security Locks- Do I need locks with enhanced security features eg Restricted keys, having control of who can copy your keys, locks with anti pick and anti bump features.
“Remember – Always use a Master Locksmiths Association ‘Approved Company’ when considering restricted keys as a means of securing your property, where you can be assured that trained staff will provide a quality service with integrity to give you total peace of mind.”
For assistance contact http://www.authorized-access.co.uk/contact-us or call 0161 762 9936, where our fully trained staff will guide you through the process.
Tags: High security locks, Home security, Master Keys, Master Locksmith, Restricted keys, Security keys, Security Locks | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted March 19th, 2010 | No Comments
It’s that time again, the silly season, when companies and organisations panic in an attempt to make sure their entire financial budget is spent. We all know the sentiment, we all agree it’s crazy but there it is, if you don’t spend it, you lose it and next year you may be penalised for it.
If you fall into the category of Financial Manager, Budget Manager or simply work in an organisation where this culture applies and you have been asking for that important piece of equipment all year and the answer has been “I don’t know if we can afford it”, NOW is the time to bang the desk and insist that you have your share of the spend. Don’t let the surplus be wasted on frivolous hasty purchases. You only have until 31 March to get that purchase authorized!
If you are responsible for allocating budget and you find that you have a surplus, have you considered SECURITY as an area to spend it?
- Protect your assets
- Duty of care to your staff
- Protect your Intellectual goods
- Remove temptation
Remember – Spend It Or Lose IT!!
For advice on the best solution for your business security,
contact Authorized Access
phone 0161 762 9936
or call into our showroom at
50b Bolton Street, Bury,BL9 0LL
and our helpful staff will advise and assist you
Tags: annual budget, budget breakdown, budget excess, budget ideas, budget planning, Budget surplus, financial budget, how to protect your assets, protect assets, Protecting assets, Security ideas, security solutions | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted March 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Crime Alert
Homes and Businesses are being targeted for their IT equipment.
This equipment can be stolen and moved on quickly by organised theives.
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For advice on the best solution for your home or business security,
contact Authorized Access
phone 0161 762 9936 or call into our showroom at
50b Bolton Street, Bury,BL9 0LL
and our helpful staff will advise and assist you.
Tags: AV Security, Computer Cabinets, Computer enclosures, computer security, Laptop lock, Laptop security, laptop security cable, PC Cage, PC Security, secure my PC, server cabinets | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted February 16th, 2010 | No Comments
“Are you satisfied that if you suffered a burglary at home or work, that you had done as much as possible to prevent it and protect everyone?”
- Did you change your locks when you moved into your house/business?
YES/NO
- Can you be sure that no one has ever had access to your keys and may have been able to copy them? Neighbour, tradesman, cleaner etc?
YES/NO
- To have your keys copied would you need to give your express permission to the person cutting the keys?
YES/NO
- Are you certain that all the locks on your external doors conform to British Standards?
YES/NO
- Do all your downstairs or accessible windows have key operated locks and do you lock them and remove the key?
YES/NO
- If you were burgled are you 100% confident that you would have taken all the necessary steps to make sure your insurance company would pay out?
YES/NO
If you answered NO to any of the above then you MUST take advantage of our NO COST home or business security audit where we can offer no nonsense advice to ensure you comply with the minimum insurance requirements.
“Remember – Always use a Master Locksmiths Association ‘Approved Company’ when considering your home security needs.You can be assured that our trained staff will provide a quality service with integrity to give you total peace of mind.”
For assistance in selecting the ideal solution for your needs, contact AUTHORIZED ACCESS where our fully trained staff will guide you through the selection process.
Tags: best home security, Home security, home security products, Home Security questions, House security, Minimum Insurance Requirement, Premises security, security, Security check, security requirement, Security Survey | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted January 28th, 2010 | No Comments
uPVC doors continue to present a challenge for security conscious people since the secure closing of the door depends on the last person through locking the door after themselves.
In the home this can present a problem where children are constantly using doors and leaving them unlocked. In public buildings or schools this issue can have far greater consequence since the duty of care for children and employees lies with the authority, which must ensure that every effort is taken to safeguard the people under its care. Safeguarding children is a current hot topic during OFSTED inspections of schools and can lead to severe penalties being placed on schools who have failed to take adequate precautions.
Traditionally in schools where uPVC doors were fitted as external doors, thumb-turn cylinders were also fitted to make it easier to ensure the doors were locked after use, however, human error could easily allow doors to be left unlocked and so insecure during busy times, especially in schools where staff may be under great pressure from excitable children.
We have had great success installing a battery operated; stand alone fob entry system in schools with uPVC doors. The system retro fits to most uPVC doors, requiring only the handles and lock cylinders to be replaced.
The system, called Smartair can be fitted to all external doors within the school and a single fob programmed to open each door individually, thus members of staff can be issued with a single fob that will operate each and every door.
Fob activation of the lock engages the outside handle, allowing access to the door once. As soon as the door closes the outside handle becomes disengaged and access is no longer possible until the fob is reintroduced.
Exit through the door is always possible during the working day as the inside handle is permanently engaged. This satisfies all the requirements of safety and security. If the door is closed, it is certain to be locked from the outside but exit is still possible in an emergency.
Smartair Standalone access control is the ideal solution for schools seeking a solution to the problem of Safeguarding Children in schools with uPVC doors.
No wiring required, which means speedy installation and minimal disruption to school life, even during term time!
Smartair can also be fitted to wooden doors, guaranteeing a comprehensive and effective total school security solution.
For more information and a quotation to secure your school, contact AUTHORIZED ACCESS fitted prices are from £395+VAT per door.
“Remember – Always use a Master Locksmiths Association ‘Approved Company’ when considering your security needs. You can be assured that our trained staff will provide a quality service with integrity to give you total peace of
Tags: Access control in schools, double glazed door security, External door security, ofsted, Safeguarding children, School security, security in school, security in schools, Smartair, upvc door security, uPVC locks | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted January 15th, 2010 | No Comments
Who needs a safe?
Who needs a safe? You may ask.
‘I don’t have anything to put in a safe!’ Is a mantra I often hear when talking to home owners. Are they right? Let’s think about it…
What could I possibly have that needs to be kept in a safe? Well, maybe nothing that NEEDS to be kept in a safe, things only NEED to be kept in a safe if it is a requirement of our insurance policy. However, if you were unfortunate enough to become the victim of a break-in at home and 2008/9 crime figures* suggest that domestic burglaries are up 1% on the previous year, what might it cost you to recover, in monetary and emotional terms?
*Home Office British Crime Survey 2008/9
What do thieves target and what could be the cost to you?
Jewellery, it’s often not the value to replace but the sentimental value that’s priceless. The wedding ring left by your Grandmother, may cost very little to replace through your insurance but how do you cover it’s sentimental value and your emotional loss?
Cash, how do you prove the amount taken and can you be sure your insurance company will pay out? Cash is great for the opportunist thief and they know all your hiding places. The cost may only be measurable in terms of stress, when it’s gone it’s gone!
Passports, are replaceable but at a cost to you, as much as £112 per passport, plus the worry of identity theft.
These items are only some of the things thieves may target and the cost is already mounting, both in real terms and emotional cost.
Unfortunately you can’t guarantee that you won’t be burgled but should the unthinkable happen the use of a good home safe will protect those costly and irreplaceable items, saving you money, stress and much heartache.
For advice on the best solution for your home or business safe, contact Authorized Access or call into our showroom at 50b Bolton Street, Bury,BL9 0LL and our helpful staff will advise and assist you.
25% off all stock safes throughout January 2010
Tags: Combination safe, Home fire safe, Home safe, Home safes, Hotel safes, Personal safes, Residential safes, Safes, Safes for home, Security fire safe, Security safe, Security safes, Small safes | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted December 21st, 2009 | No Comments
Authorized Access will be closed for Christmas from 12.30pm Christmas Eve until Monday 4 January 2010
May we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
New Year Security Tips
With the hustle and bustle of Christmas behind us, what a great feeling, we are finally able to take some time to relax and enjoy those new and exciting presents. Golf clubs, lap top, games console, gold bracelet, mobile phone, all with no expense spared.
I wonder what the thief is thinking! His Christmas has come and gone and now he knows for a fact that virtually every home holds rich pickings for him.
Are you simply going to sit back and allow him to take what he wants, thinking he too should have what you have?
There are ways of protecting those things your hard earned money has paid for, either by physically preventing them being taken or acting as a deterrent, thieves want an easy life, are you prepared to give them that?
Unfortunately security is a selfish thing, we can not stop crime but by improving YOUR security the criminal moves ‘down the street’ to the next weakest link!
Here’s how:
Golf clubs - Property marking individual clubs and cable locking to an anchor eye when stored in the garage.
Lap Top - Property marking and using a ‘Lap Saver’ security locking kit when using away from home or office.
Games Console – Property marking and displaying warning signs to deter the thief, cable security kits could be used to attach the console to other less portable objects, i.e. TV Stand.
Gold Bracelet – Small domestic safes cost much less than most people think.
Mobile Phones – Phone marking kits personalise and make phones easily identifiable.
There are practical solutions to all your security needs, including simple advice and tips.
Tags: christmas presents, Home security, New Years resolutions, protect Christmas presents, security, Security tips | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted November 27th, 2009 | No Comments
A little tale to help you enjoy a peaceful Christmas!
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
But who’s at the window and peering through
At presents and treasure wrapped up by you?
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The thief was inside with incredible ease
Eyeing the loot he was going to seize
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
Now the thief filled his bag and with a snigger of glee
“Laptops and jewellery all for me”
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,
No rest for the thief though, he works through the night
Not a thought for the children asleep out of sight.
The moral of the story that I need to bestow
Is secure your home, don’t leave presents on show
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Bury
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Tags: Authorized Access, childrens gifts, christmas poems, christmas presents, christmas story, Gift Ideas, Security Advice | Posted in Security Advice |
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Posted October 23rd, 2009 | No Comments
Authorized Access has exhibited again at the Bury 2009 HomeWatch Conference held at the Radcliffe Civic Suite Thursday 8th October.
Issues highlighted at this event were doorstep crime and the importance of the general public vigilance and being aware of movements in around their neighbourhood.
The public do not appear widely aware that PCSO’s along with community policement, play a vital role in piecing together intelligence around criminal activity in local areas. Neighbourhood watch schemes continue to grow and play an important role in this process
Anyone wishing to join or start up a neighbourhood watch scheme in their area should firstly contact their local PCSO who’s contact details will be available from their local police station.
www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/neighbourhoodwatch/
http://www.mynhw.co.uk/
Tags: crime reduction, local policing, neighborhood watch, neighbourhood watch, PCSO, starting a Home Watch group | Posted in Security Advice |
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