May 17 2019
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The very first Monitored alarm system was established in the US in 1866 by the president of the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company after he was disturbed in his home by a burglar. The idea then – as now – is that when an alarm is triggered it immediately notifies a separate monitoring centre. That means there’s always someone watching over your home, whether you’re there or not.
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May 02 2019
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Everyone loves a bank holiday weekend. With not one but two three-day weekends in May, the opportunities for career criminals to target unstaffed premises are particularly high. Sadly, commercial crime is on the rise in the UK according to the latest figures*. The good news is there are lots of ways for you to boost security ahead of the May bank holidays thanks to ADT’s expert business security tips.
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April 17 2019
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With Easter fast approaching, kids and grown-ups alike will be looking forward to getting stuck into a traditional Easter egg hunt. There’s not really a game plan as such - and that’s half the fun. Running around looking high and low for shiny chocolate treats is about as complicated as it gets. But that’s not a strategy you’d want to apply to something as important as home security. That’s why we’ve put together this useful guide to help you work out just what kind of home security hunter you are, and which products best match your needs.
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April 10 2019
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It’s easy to assume that burglars are creatures of the night, skulking in the shadows waiting to make their move under the cover of darkness. In fact, research paints a very different picture.
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March 19 2019
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When we think of burglaries, a smashed window might be the first image that springs to mind. But in fact, a massive 75% of burglaries are attempted via a door, with 46% involving a forced lock.*
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