National Home Security Month starting today

Here at William Channon, we operate from two locations in and around London. One of our Ballards Lane branch can be found in North Finchley, whilst the other (at 45 Theobalds Road) is in Holborn. These are two VERY different areas. There tend to be fewer burglaries in...

National Home Security Month is back!

It’s almost time . . . For the clocks to go back. For darker evenings. For criminals to capitalise on increased opportunities. For National Home Security Month 2014. These things all go together. The first three ought to prompt us all to be on our guard. The...

A day at IFSEC

The most important thing to understand about crime is that it’s always evolving. So too is security . . . This is something that tends to be underlined at events such as IFSEC “ the industry’s largest trade show “ which we were fortunate enough to attend...

Keep those valuables safe – part 2

It stands to reason that intruders don’t like CCTV systems . . . Theirs is a pursuit, after all, that requires secrecy, stealth and a knack for operating undetected. Encountering a camera throws a burglar’s plans into disarray, often prompting the...

Keep those valuables safe

For anyone whose business is home security, the number one challenge is keeping intruders out . . . In the main, this is about ensuring that locks are effective and up-to-date, that the relevant devices are installed and operational and that basic crime prevention...

A locksmith’s view of Summer

It’s hard to believe that it’s May . . . Spring’s in full swing and summer isn’t far behind. It feels as though 2014 is flying past. Like most people, we’re looking forward to the warmer weather that lies ahead. Burglars and thieves are...