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Knowing who is inside your building at any given time is increasingly important for many businesses and organisations, whether you manage a school, college, nursery, office, warehouse, care setting or other...
False alarms can be frustrating, disruptive and costly. They can disturb neighbours, interrupt your business, cause unnecessary callouts and reduce confidence in your security system. For monitored systems, repeated...
Warmer weather often means open windows, unlocked garden doors, time spent outside and summer holidays. While these are all things to enjoy, they can also create easy opportunities for burglars...
As the summer holidays approach, many of us are looking forward to time away with family and friends. Whether you are heading abroad, taking a UK break or going away...
Winter in the UK is a season of higher crime and harsher weather. If your security and safety measures aren’t ready for this winter, your business could be exposed. Below is...
From April 2027, Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) becomes enforceable. Most education settings will be expected to have proportionate procedures for evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication....
Update CCTV, alarms & access before 26 Oct. Stay BS 5839-1 compliant.
A Practical UK guide to automated school gate safety: HSE tips, maintenance checklist, and how MES Systems can help.
Fire extinguishers are an essential component of fire safety in homes, workplaces, and public buildings. Choosing the right fire extinguisher is about matching your fire risks to the correct extinguisher type,...
In today's world, ensuring the safety and security of your business premises is more important than ever. Whether you operate in a high-traffic industrial area or manage a secluded commercial...
As a business owner, you have countless responsibilities, and ensuring your fire and security systems are in top condition shouldn't be an added burden. With MES Systems’ service and maintenance...
Ensuring fire safety in any building is paramount, requiring meticulous testing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lights, and fire extinguishers. It's crucial to understand the legal responsibility for fire...
At MES Systems, we understand the importance of staying informed about the latest developments that can affect your security and communication systems. A few years ago, we wrote a blog...
Table of Contents Introduction: The Seasonal Spike in Home Burglaries Understanding the Statistics: The Frequency and Timing of Burglaries The Human and Financial Costs: Impact on Homeowners Burglary Characteristics: Opportunistic...
Fire protection is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety of your home or business. With numerous fire protection systems available, it's essential to understand your options and select...
There are some instances where recording audio via CCTV is invaluable, and the protection of public safety and workers outweighs the risks to personal privacy. Examples include: Bus or...
Any images captured of people are classified as personal data. Businesses must therefore comply with the Data Protection Act or, from May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Organisations are...
Are your employee’s security screened & DBS checked so I know who I am letting into my home or business premises? Are your staff trained, experienced and qualified? Are...
Around six million CCTV surveillance cameras are operational in the UK, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). What you might not know is that images of people...
