{"id":2344,"date":"2021-09-22T16:08:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T15:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bacsecurity.com\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2021-09-27T15:24:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T14:24:18","slug":"ghosts-arent-the-only-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-security-tips-for-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bacsecurity.com\/ghosts-arent-the-only-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-security-tips-for-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghosts Aren\u2019t The Only Things That Go Bump In The Night! Security Tips For Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Halloween should be a fun time of year. Children dressing up for trick or treating and adults heading off to fancy dress parties of their own, there\u2019s a special feeling in the air that is adorned with that spookiness that we have all come to know and love. But unfortunately, Halloween isn\u2019t only a time for fun and thrills; it has been proven, year after year, that crime rates tend to rise at this time of year.<\/p>

But we don\u2019t want you to miss out on this annual scare-fest, so while you are enjoying quality time with your family and friends, there are things that BAC Fire and Security can do to help you as well as a few helpful tips you can carry out yourself. Don\u2019t put your business at risk this Halloween, let\u2019s work together to protect your assets!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Crime At Halloween<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Halloween was once a very American holiday and while a few people may have thrown an old sheet over their heads and painted on some eyes, the UK was certainly very late to the party. However, in recent years especially, there has been more of a focus on that special day at the end of October but with it comes an opportunity for criminals and we need to stay vigilant.<\/p>

It would be easy to believe that the old myth that crime spikes over Halloween was nothing more than another tall tale to scare the wits out of you, as is the theme of the day. But there is a degree of truth in this and it is mostly related to alcohol use. While the kids are having their fun trick or treating, the grown-ups are getting just as rowdy in their own way.<\/p>

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It has become common in the UK for adults to don their costumes once the children have gone to bed and host parties or head out for a scare-fest evening on the town. It\u2019s no secret that the drinking culture in this country is one not to be reckoned with, with Brits putting away up to \u00a370\u2019s worth of booze<\/a> on a single night out. If that wasn\u2019t worrying enough from a health perspective, it would also seem that alcohol serves as fuel for those who commit crimes.<\/p>

This is the case with many holidays and crime generally tends to rise wherever there may be drink involved. Police see figures soar around New Year and at Christmas. But according to the Mirror<\/a>, October stands out as the most dangerous month of the year. With Halloween falling at the end of this month, it pays to put a serious focus on your business so that you have peace of mind while you enjoy the festivities.<\/p>

Another reason that crimes seem to go up around this time of year is that with the advantage of being able to wear a costume, criminals can better conceal themselves. If you are running a retail business, it would be far easier for a thief to enter, take what they please and never be recognised thanks to a mask. It might come as even more of a surprise to learn that, owing to the close proximity to bonfire night, opportunistic thieves will even attempt to pinch things to throw onto the fire!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Security Tips For Halloween<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It can be a little intimidating to learn about how crime figures rise over the Halloween period. This isn\u2019t exclusive to the UK, it would appear that this is a global trend, particularly in countries like the USA where Halloween is even more of a big deal. However, if you want to keep your business premises safe, there are things you can do to avoid becoming the next victim of crime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Review Your Current Security Arrangements<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of the first things you should do in the run-up to Halloween is to set aside some time to review your current security plan. Ensure that all your alarms and other security system aspects are in full working order and consider upgrading if the system is out of date.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Installing A Security System<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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