1ST Class Blog

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Why You Need Workplace Access Control

Keep your staff and property safe and secure with workplace access control. Learn about the benefits of access control here

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Why You Need 24/7 Security for your Retail Complex

With hundreds of people visiting every day, it’s important you have 24/7 security for your retail complex. Learn more about retail security here

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Crime Prevention and Community Safety Since COVID-19

Discover how COVID-19 has affected crime in the UK and in London boroughs. Plus, how to improve community safety in the next lockdown

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

New SIA Security Training: What to Look for in Security Guards

Thinking about hiring security guards? Learn the things you need to look for when hiring security services to ensure you’ll be receiving a professional service.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Office Building Security

Whilst you work from home to keep yourself safe, how are you going to keep your office safe? We reveal ways to enhance your office building security.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

The Benefits of CCTV Surveillance

Learn how you can feel safer in your home by reaping the benefits of CCTV surveillance. Deterring crime, monitoring your home and more.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Why you’d be right to expect a concierge in your newbuild flats

There are a great many benefits to a reliable concierge at front of house for your building - here are a few of the best.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Corporate Security: The Business of Keeping Staff and Clients Safe

Providing a safe and secure environment is a top priority for most businesses. Companies need to promote security for staff and client welfare.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

How to be a top concierge

A concierge should be people-oriented, providing the most delightful experience to anyone who requires their services.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Private Security: Making the Right Choice

Looking to hire a private security firm? We at 1st Class Protection have a few tips to get your started.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Why Hire A Private Security Firm?

An unnecessary expense or the best decision you make? At 1st Class Protection we look at the benefits of hiring a private security company.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

How to Stay Safe at Pop Concerts

Heading to a pop concert? We offer some advice for how to stay safe and enjoy the experience.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Take care on campus: Five Important Personal Safety Tips for Students

Starting university can be overwhelming for so many reasons. Don't let personal safety be one of them.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Night Security: Keeping Your Construction Site Safe

A construction area after hours can invite a number of security problems. Here are some ideas for how you can help protect your site.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Protecting the Public from Terror

Whilst the risk of being caught up in a terror attack may be low, it is still a worrying reality. But how can we best protect the public?

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Airport Security: Ensuring a safe flight

The airport security process can be time-consuming but it is a small price to pay for ensuring your safety.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Safeguarding Schools: Going the extra mile

As children head back to school this week, we look at some ways school managers, governors and staff can ensure the absolute safety of our young people.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

How to secure your showroom

If a showroom is key to promoting your business, you should ensure security is a top priority.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Travel Savvy: How to stay safe in hotels

We often carry our most valuable items when staying in hotels; cash, passports, jewellery and electronics all require safe keeping.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Top Tips to improve Warehouse Security

If you use a warehouse at the centre of your business, you should be maximising all aspects of security. Here's how.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Summer in the City: a tourist guide to staying safe

Don't ruin your London experience by falling victim to criminals. We offer some advice for keeping you and your valuables safe and secure.

Author: Tatiana Perricone

Trilingual recruitment pro, foodie and lover of all things Italian.

Guarding Goals: How to get into private security

Considering a Career in private security? We offer some advice to help make up your mind.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Apartment Living: Safety in Numbers

We share valuable advice from the Met Police for residents of flats to best protect themselves.

Author: Tzvi Gamsu

Saffa security professional and 1st Class Locations Manager.

Violent Crime on Your Doorstep.

Protect your family and home from the terrifying ordeal of an armed attack at home.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Is It a concierge, a security guard, no it's super concierge

Having a security-trained concierge is a service you never knew you needed. Until now.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

What is Manned Guarding? An introduction to the most reliable security solution.

Not 100% sure what is meant by 'Manned Guarding'? Look no further.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Disruption to your apartment block? You are not the only one.

We look at how security companies can eliminate problems such as antisocial behaviour and rough sleeping in private blocks. And it's not as simple as you might think.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

When it comes to hiring a security company: size matters

Small and medium-sized companies are leading the way in customer care and quality of service. Here is how.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Stop and Search: changing the law and changing attitudes

A recent report sheds light on why we need to take more of a zero tolerance approach when it comes to stop and search in London.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Back to School: Securing Schools, Colleges, Universities

Schools and colleges must have water-tight security to ensure the safety of young people. Here are some ways it can be achieved.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Why every security professional should train in Krav Maga

Industry expert, Gideon Hajioff, shares an insight into why Krav Maga is so important for the security industry.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Don't Forget your toothbrush... or your home!

There are many things you can do to protect your home whilst you are on holiday but have you thought of everything?

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

The Summer Festival: Keeping it fun and stress-free

Attending a music festival this summer? Make sure you've read our advice to ensure your experience is fun and stress-free.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Moped Crime: A Sign of the Times

Statistics show moped crime has become a worrying contemporary trend but how can you protect yourself?

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

How secure is your home?

Take a look at our 8 Top Tips for some practical advice on Securing yourself, your family and your assets.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Krav Maga: The self-defense method born in Bratislava

We look at the history of Krav Maga and its relevance today.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

Knife Crime on the Rise

We consider the possible reasons for London's recent wave of knife crime and what can be done to stop it.

Author: Jenna Bensason

Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.

London: The Acid Attack Capital

There has been a worrying increase in recent years in the number of attacks by use of corrosive substances, with London being the city with the most attacks of this ...