Security Risk Specialists, a London-based Security Guarding company, is proud to be working with a prestigious new residential development in central London, providing 24/7 around the clock security and concierge services. (more…)
SRS is proud to announce that it successfully passed the rigorous assessment of the much coveted SIA Approved Contractor Scheme, Safe Contractor Scheme and the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. (more…)
A few months ago, we published a case study exploring how we protected residents in Surrey from repeated burglary attacks. We described how we used security dogs alongside patrols to deter the thieves who had successfully struck many times in the past. The venture was a success, with no more possessions being stolen while we watched over the neighbourhood. (more…)
Krav Maga is a modern physical defence system developed in the years after World War Two. Its effective and powerful counter-attacks make it an excellent tool of defence, and for this reason it is widely employed by the Israeli security forces, as well as by Security Risk Specialists’ to train its guards. (more…)
The recent Easter holidays in the UK meant a two-week break for schoolchildren, which many families take advantage of to go abroad. But how do such school holidays and other public festivals, such as Christmas and Guy Fawkes night, affect the burden placed on security guards in the bustling city of London and elsewhere in the UK? This blog post will explore the reasons why public holidays might compromise home security, as well as looking at the solutions which Security Risk Specialists can offe
It’s impossible to turn on the news these days without tuning into discussions about Brexit. Recently the talk has been about obtaining an extension for the UK’s exit, with a new date of 31st October 2019 set for our departure from the European Union. Although there has been much discussion about when we will leave, the implications of Brexit for specific sectors have been largely unexplored. (more…)
Attacks on software systems over recent years have led to public fear of cyber-security threats skyrocketing. Both public and private organisations have been victim to cyber-attacks in the last two years, including the Scottish Parliament, Tesco Bank, British Airways, and even the NHS. In each of these attacks, vast reams of data were stolen, the privacy of individuals was compromised, and the institutions suffered as a result, in their performance and their reputation. (more…)
With increasing cuts to police numbers in recent years, many private citizens have felt compelled to seek other means to protect their property. In August 2018, it was revealed that the previous three years had seen a staggering 7,000-strong drop in police numbers, putting a considerable strain on the remaining police officers to shoulder the burden of law enforcement. (more…)
In May this year it was revealed that Holloway Road, in the Borough of Islington, was among the three London streets most affected by moped theft. This type of crime involves criminals targeting bystanders distracted on their phones, often mounting the pavements on their mopeds to snatch the phones or other goods out of their hands. (more…)
The reduction in police numbers and consequent increase in crime rates is widely covered, but has every area in London been equally affected? This post will look at the ten boroughs most affected by crime, and explore the reasons why this is the case. 1: Westminster Westminster, at the heart of London, has experienced the biggest impact from crime, with 58,129 incidents in the financial year 2017-2018. This is perhaps unsurprising, as the range of tourist attractions packed into this borou
