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Looking for an Effective School Alarm System

Anyone who works in a school environment already knows about the need to protect premises against intruders. The more pressing problem is, therefore, how to provide comprehensive protection within the educational environment. After all, there are many reasons for intruders to access the premises, so a school alarm system needs to take account of all of them.

Who Do School Alarm Systems Protect Against?

Any risk assessment for schools will demonstrate the vulnerability of their ...

Looking for Reliable Electric Gate Installers in Luton?

When 1st Choice Security Systems first started out as electric gate installers in Luton, over a decade ago, security was our clients’ main concern. Now our discerning Luton customers require stylish driveway gates that look good, add value to a property and provide security for the home. That’s why the 1st Choice team offers bespoke electric gates, styled in a range of materials, and fitted to provide a first line of ...

1st Choice Installs Bi-Folding Driveway Gates in London

Driveway security gates are popular in London because they serve a dual purpose. Most 1st Choice clients choose to install electric gates because they look good, and provide a stylish approach for their home. The fact that they provide an effective deterrent to opportunistic crime is a welcome extra, especially in areas of the city where the crime rate is high.

In any large city space is at a ...

Designing a Secure School Entrance Gate

The school gate is an iconic memory of childhood. Children remember passing through it for the first – and last – time. Parent accrue many hours, over the years, stood waiting by it at the end of the day. For school staff though, the school entrance gate has a more conflicted role; It both provides welcoming access to members of the school community, whilst restricting entry to those who threaten the security within.

Securing Access ...

1st Choice Installs Intruder Alarms in Luton

We may not have enjoyed being stuck at home during the recent lock downs, but burglars in Luton enjoyed them even less. Theft from residential houses in Luton has fallen by nearly 40% over the past year – simply because homes were rarely left empty. Crime stats show that the volume started to creep back up over the summer in 2020, and the same is true in 2021. Which may be ...