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Reduce the Risk of Intruders With Industrial Doors in Hertfordshire

Warehouse theft is the stuff of nightmares, and business owners in Hertfordshire see far too much of this kind of crime. Because warehouses carry large volumes of high value stock, they tend to be a target for intruders. 1st Choice Security Systems are regularly called out to install industrial doors in Hertfordshire in order to significantly reduce the risk of theft.

Door and windows tend to be the most vulnerable areas ...

4 Reasons to Fit Home Security Gates in Bedford

Over the past 15 years, 1st Choice Security Systems installers have fitted hundreds of driveway gates in Bedfordshire. During that time the choice of designs has grown, styles have shifted, but the reasons why home owners have home security gates in Bedford fitted have stayed pretty stable. In this blog we take a look at the top 4 reasons our customers give for deciding on installing automatic gates.

1. Driveway Gates ...

Installing Electric Gates for Schools

Schools have the unenviable task of creating an open and welcoming environment whilst, at the same time, protecting students, property and staff. Key to achieving this is the effective management, monitoring and restrictions of movement across the site. If carefully planned, this can be achieved without turning your school into a fortress.

Electric Gates for Schools Security Systems

Unfortunately, schools attract a number of different kinds of criminal activity. This ranges from opportunist trespass and vandalism, to ...

5 Examples of Commercial CCTV Installation in Bedfordshire

What kinds of businesses invest in commercial CCTV installation in Bedfordshire? The first examples that spring to mind are shops, of course, and offices. Aside from these, though, the diverse business population of Bedfordshire is adopting this technology in a variety of locations. In this blog, 1st Choice offers an insight into 5 less obvious uses for commercial CCTV systems in the region.

1. Car Dealers and Garages

There are plenty of ...

1st Choice Installs School Gates in Hertfordshire

“[Oftsted] Inspectors will always have regard for how well children and learners are helped and protected so that they are kept safe.” Common Inspection Framework

Ever since 2016, the safety and security of pupils during school time has been considered an important element of the Ofsted inspection process. 1st Choice Security Services has been installing automatic school gates in Hertfordshire for nearly two decades now. The last five years, ...