Protecting Christmas

We all love the festive season. Firstly… HOLIDAY! And actually that’s pretty much the final word on that.

Of course, there are other big pluses like family, friends, fun, presents (try not to think about your bank balance regarding this point, that’s what January’s for), and getting away from it all.

Sadly though, bad guys are also big fans of this period. You’d hope they’d go on holiday too, I mean, everyone needs a little time out from the stress and pressure of the year right? But sadly, this isn’t the case. In fact, with all that ‘cheer’ that’s going around, our homes become easy pickings, unless we take the right precautions.

This is the Marshall Security Protecting Christmas wish list. And it’s all we want for Christmas (apart from cookies).

1. Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… indicating that this is a house filled with festivity and presents. We recommend that you pop your fir baby somewhere away from the view of your front gate. Just to keep the bad guys guessing.

2.  “Ahhh, look at that… a brand new flat screen TV, an iPad… and, and, and…!” This is what the bad guys are saying as they rifle through your trash on your front verge. You’re basically giving them a shopping list when you toss your boxes away, so please, cut them up into itty bitty pieces, and put them in a bag. FYI, dropping them off at a dump site is the best solution.

3. You’re going away? *mutters under breath “we’re so happy for you, not jealous AT. All”*. Before you go… please do a quick house check. Test all your alarm system zones and inspect your houses perimeter. Make sure there are no holes in your wall or fence. And make sure that all outbuildings and gates are secure. And then, most importantly, please switch your alarm on, it’s no use, if it’s not in use. Just saying.

4. Make sure your electric fence is in full working order. Cut back on any shrubbery or trees that could cause a problem.

5. Put outside lights on a timer. Nothing screams, “we’re away but we’re trying to make it look like we’re not”, quite like lights on during the day. Marshall Security director Tyron Powell says that lights remain a big deterrent at night, and advises everyone to ensure they are in good working order.

6.  Remember physical post? It’s still a thing for some of us apparently. And remember neighbours? They’re also still a thing. Marshall Security would like to suggest that for a limited period you marry the two off. Let your neighbours know you are away, and while you’re at it, ask them if they would mind clearing your postbox on occasion so that it doesn’t build up. We’re not asking you guys to be Facebook friends or anything, unless you want to of course. ;)

Other then that, we hope you have a great time, and that you don’t get burnt, by the sun, or by any bad guys breaking into your property in your absence. We can help with the latter of course, because we’ll be here, on patrol and keeping an eye on things anyway. So, rest easy. Have fun. And call us, In Case of Anything.

PS. About those cookies. We’re not fussy.

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If you are interested in finding out more about Marshall Security and their ANPR programme and how it can be rolled out in your area, please give them a call on their ‘In Case Of Anything’ number 086 162 7732.