What you need to consider when installing CCTV cameras in your workplace Using CCTV and video surveillance to monitor workplace compliance and Work, Health and Safety; Today we uncover the installation process and look at a number of the products that you may need to consider. Before installing any surveillance system in the workplace, one…
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If you are concerned about a particular individual accessing your property unlawfully, or if you simply want to ensure that you are doing the best you can to protect your family, having security systems installed is a must. No matter where you live in Sydney, there is not a suburb that is safe from thieves…
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When you have neighbours that aren’t so pleasant, it can make things a little difficult. Especially if the trees you planted when you first moved in to your property 20 years ago, are now blocking the neighbours view of the CBD. While your trees are on your property, you can’t immediately conclude that because of…
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In Sydney, hit and run car accidents are all too common. We only hear about the ones that are reported in the news, but there are many that don’t get blown out in the media circuit and the victims are left often with the scars of the accident for the rest of their lives, knowing…
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Regardless of whether you live in a Sydney suburb that has a high crime rate, or you are living in a peaceful suburb, security systems with video cameras are often the simplest and most helpful tool when settling disputes in both private and commercial residence. Businesses can benefit from cctv systems Many businesses rely on…
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In Sydney, there are cctv systems everywhere. Whether we are at the local shopping centre or filling up our car with fuel, we are all under constant video surveillance for our own protection and safety. When it comes to the family court of Australia, they even outline the fact that you will be recorded by…
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If you have left an abusive or toxic relationship, unfortunately it doesn’t always end there. If you have children, things can also become complicated further. If someone is threatening you, intimidating you or has hurt you or your family, your best course of action is to apply for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO). In order…
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Do you have someone throwing eggs, paint or toilet paper in and around your Sydney property? While some may put this down to childish pranks, it can becoming irritating if it happens more than once. If you are dealing with a reoccurring problem with vandals causing damage to your property, here are some important steps…
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Many of us, have someone in our lives who is jealous or perhaps even seeking revenge for something. While a few eggs thrown at your Sydney home is annoying, it is relatively easy to clean up. If however, you are concerned because you’ve received serious threats, or you’ve had to move to a new home…
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Many Sydney homes now have security systems installed. Whether you’re living in a suburb that has a high crime rate, or you simply want to ensure that your family is safe at all times, it’s common today for people to have cctv systems installed outside their private residence. Businesses also benefit from video surveillance as…
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Has your peaceful Sydney street become the seemingly ideal place for youth to fight? Or perhaps you’re finding an increased level of gang activity outside your home? There are some steps that you can take to minimise this, if not get rid of it all together. People that live near popular night spots often have…
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Graffiti is a big problem for residents in certain areas of Sydney. This issue with graffiti is that it can be difficult to remove, and once you’ve taken off all that you can, often times you need to paint over the area to completely cover the remnants of the graffiti. You are not only taking…
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Depending on where you live in Sydney, your business or your home could be a target for advertisers who want to promote their event. If you have a large fence that’s easy to attach posters to and you live on a main road, chances are you’ve had your fair share of posters plastered on your…
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Are vandals breaking windows in your Sydney home or business premises? All it takes is one rock being thrown through a window for the entire family to be shaken up, and understandably. The same sentiment applies to businesses who are often the target of hoodlums. In many cases there is no particular reason why your…
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Are people using your front yard like a tip? While a few cans or a pizza box as a one off is irritating, if it’s constant and keeps happening, something needs to be done about it. It’s not only front yards where this can happen either. Some people find that if they live at the…
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These days, you can never be too careful. Kidnappings, home invasions and violent attacks are happening all over Sydney. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to prevent home invasions and to keep your loved ones safe. We’ve compiled a list of useful tips for safeguarding your family and your Sydney residence. 1. Make your…
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It’s almost as if every week in Sydney there is bag snatch somewhere. And these are just the ones we hear about on the news, there’d be a lot more cases that you never hear of. It’s not just the woman’s purse being taken that’s traumatic, but it’s often the injuries that can result from…
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Over the last few years there have been an increasing amount of cases of dog theft in Sydney and in Melbourne. Often these criminals work within underground dog fighting rings, and either steal dogs with the idea of using them to fight, or as bait for fighting dogs. To pet owners, this is a nightmare…
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The old adage, prevention is better than a cure, can certainly apply when it comes to drive by shootings. The safety of your family is always a top priority and taking extra precautions is better than not taking any at all. Gun crime in Sydney has exploded, with a number of drive by shootings occurring…
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Whether you are renovating your property, or if you have tradespeople that come to your Sydney home on a regular basis to garden or do other jobs, it’s important that you follow a number of steps to ensure their safety, and yours. Before even allowing someone to enter your home, you should conduct a number…
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In this day and age, many people have their letterboxes raided. Criminals often try to collect as much mail from one person as they can in order to use credit card information to make purchases fraudulently. This is why it’s recommended that every letterbox has a lock and key to prevent this from happening. It’s…
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Mail boxes for one reason or another tend to be a prime target for criminals and vandals in Sydney. They not only access them unlawfully, but they also steal them, destroy them and set them on fire. In Australia, tampering with mail is a Commonwealth offense. But what about when it comes to the letter boxes themselves? It’s…
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It’s a sad but true fact that in some suburbs across Sydney, young people are turning their energy to burning bins as a form of Friday or Saturday night entertainment. Some are setting the bins on fire just for the sake of doing it. Others, are getting high on the fumes caused by the toxins…
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For most of us, it’s natural to want to beautify the exterior of our homes with striking plants and shrubs, housing them in decorative pots. Unfortunately though, ‘botanic crime’ is every-present not just in Sydney, but in major cities across Australia. As areas become increasingly built up, urban dwellers are turning to patio gardens using…
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No matter what Sydney suburb you live in, if you are concerned about vandalism to your vehicle and the possibility of tampering, then you need to do what you can to keep your car off the street. There’s nothing worse than coming out to your vehicle and realising that it has a scratch all the…
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If you have people dealing drugs outside your Sydney home or business, it is not only unnerving and unpleasant, but it can also be potentially dangerous. There are a number of things you can do if drug dealers are using your property as a place to deal and meet with their users and associates. Here…
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When you have neighbours that aren’t so pleasant, it can make things a little difficult. Especially if the trees you planted when you first moved in to your property 20 years ago, are now blocking the neighbours view of the CBD. While your trees are on your property, you can’t immediately conclude that because of…
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