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2016 marks not one but two significant anniversaries for Calder Security. Founded in 1976, we celebrate 40 years in business this year. MD Simon Cook wasn’t even born in 1976;...

We’ve recently posted blogs about how communities are using social media and technology to share information to keep the neighbourhood safe and also how CCTV is being used to solve...

The role of social media in reducing burglary We often hear that the sense of community isn’t the same as it used to be. That we don’t really know our...

Ex-DWP Investigator stalked women for up to 20 years! We often think of home CCTV as a tool for catching (and deterring) burglars in the act and maybe even those...

Other incidents may be more urgent for the police The Guardian recently published an article written by a police controller about how he has to prioritise the calls that come...

Campaign to deter insecure burglaries backfires With almost a third of burglaries conducted via unlocked doors and windows, police forces are keen to get the message home and encourage people...

Letter from 11-year-old burglary victim to the thief that stole her birthday presents. It’s well documented that victims of burglary often feel traumatised and unsafe following break ins at their...

New figures released by Office for National Statistics The good news is, the number of burglaries in England has fallen. The bad news is, so has the proportion of arrests...

Downloadable door signs to help keep unwanted visitors away We have posted many times before about the number of break ins that are classed as ‘insecure burglaries’ – incidents where...

Met Police considering using eagles to tackle drone use in crimes Back in May we looked at the increase in drones being used by criminals. Today it is being reported...

A gang of Lithuanian burglars who mainly targeted homes in the Devon area, and could have carried out up to 39 raids, have been caught out by a range of...

Why businesses need systems that reduce vulnerability from former employees A Wakefield man has just been jailed for a significant string of burglaries and thefts from businesses, schools and homes...