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Business safety week is an annual week dedicated to educating local businesses on protection and prevention against fire incidents in and around the workplace. The week is run by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and supported by fire and rescue services nationwide. The NFCC is the ...

When you're running a business, regardless of size, installing a fit-for-purpose commercial fire and security system is crucial. Yet, many small businesses wrongly assume that commercial security systems are only necessary for medium-to-large companies. However, this is not the case, and no ...

A commercial security system will only protect you and your business if operating correctly. However, as any true-crime podcast listener could tell you, CCTV and security systems are often left unattended, failing when you need them most. While businesses are legally obligated to ensure their ...

According to new insight, Commercial Smart Locks are one of the fastest-growing commercial security technologies in the world right now. But what are they, and why are so many businesses investing in them?  What are smart locks?  Smart locks are electromechanical locking devices that use smart ...

There's a misconception when we talk about commercial security in that many people assume that commercial security's primary purpose is to protect property. But here at JKE Fire and Secruity, we believe that protecting people is more important. And that is never more the case than in schools ...

In the event of a fire or other emergency, evacuating the building or local area is usually the top priority. Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems are one of the most effective ways of ensuring maximum response times. What is a PAVA? In practical terms, a public address voice alarm system ...

The UK Government has recently released the first update on crimes against businesses statistics since the pandemic started in 2020. Despite many businesses facing closure or reduced hours during the original lockdowns, the reported crime statistics are staggering.  The latest statistics ...

With so much traffic, medical and care facilities can be vulnerable to intruders and unwanted visitors. However, the best defence against criminals and other intruders is a well-designed access control system that only allows the right people into the right areas. Access control can be your ...

Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) are a way of life. When used properly, they can reduce crime, increase the safety of your workforce, and help detect and prosecute criminals. Although everyone is familiar with Commercial CCTV systems, how they work and the impact they can have on your ...

  While at a basic level, we could say that all warehouses have the same overall function: they store goods until they are needed. However, in recent years they have become so much more.  While traditional storage-style warehouses still exist, the way they function is rapidly changing. ...