1ST Class Blog
Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
What Potential Security Risks Can Arise In A Retail Environment?
Looking for security solution for how to keep the retail store secure? Click here to find out more information.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
What Is A Mobile Security Patrol?
Are you searching for London mobile patrol security services that work for both large and small areas. Click here to find out more.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
What Is The Future Of Private Security?
Interested in the future of private security? Click here to find out more.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
Why a Secure Foreign Embassy is a Safe One for Staff & Visitors
UK embassy security and consulate security demands highly-trained professionals in and around London. So how do foreign embassies ensure a safe environment?
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
Update on SIA licence training – The Changes in place for April & October
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) recently announced proposals for SIA licence training changes. Here we look at what that means for security staff in 2021.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
How to Keep Your Car Showroom Secure
Your car showroom & forecourt can be an attractive proposition for opportunistic thieves & organised crime gangs; here's how to keep your showroom secure.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
School Security Problems And Solutions: Keeping Children Safe In Education
Keep your school security measures up to date with 1st Class Protection. We’ve outlined some school security problems in the UK and our solutions for them.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
How To Keep A Construction Site Secure: 6 Tips To Improve Site Safety
Keep employees, vehicles, machinery and tools safe by reading these six tips on how to keep your construction site secure.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
How Can Security Be Improved In The Workplace: 5 Ways To Ensure Safety At Work
Creating a secure workplace for your employees doesn't need to be overwhelming. Read these tips on how to improve security in the workplace to get started.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
Rules for CCTV in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
Installing CCTV into your workplace is important for safety and security. However, there are CCTV rules and regulations at work to know about, learn more.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
How to Improve Gated Community Safety
Learn how to improve gated community safety with a range of gated security systems, from CCTV to mobile patrols, find out more.
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Author: Jenna Bensason
Part-time marketing manager; full-time chocoholic.
The Importance of Security for Healthcare
Learn the importance of security for healthcare and how healthcare security guards can help your hospital or clinic run smoothly.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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