1. Ask for your opinions on the organisation and act upon them
2. Ensure you have the training, induction and supervision you need
3. Hold an annual appraisal with you which is fair, two way and more than just a tick-list
4. Encourage you to use your full annual leave entitlement
5. Encourage you to explore your pension provision

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ACS: www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/acs

Carrying these things with you at all times is just asking for trouble.

Wallet, phone, keys. That’s the check I go through every day before leaving the house, and it’s one replicated all across the nation.

It goes without saying that a wallet or purse is vital for many of us. But some of us keep things in there which are not so smart. Here are the nine things you should never keep in your wallet.

1) Your PIN

My wallet has a fair bit of plastic in there. There are a couple of debit cards for different current accounts, as well as a credit card. And they all have different PINs that I need to keep on top of.

As a result, it can be very tempting to keep those PINs written down in your wallet, just in case your mind goes blank when you get to the front of the queue at the ATM. According to a study by MyVoucherCodes earlier this year, around 13% of us do this.

Of course the problem with this is that should a thief manage to get away with your wallet, not only do they have your cards, but also the codes to get their hands on all of your cash!

2) Passwords

Along similar lines, it can be tempting to keep your passwords for your online banking accounts, or even just your emails, in your wallet.

Again, this is asking for trouble as it’s basically giving the thief access to your cash, hurdle free! It can be just as bad with email passwords, because the thief may be able to use them to find out all sorts of information about you, and potentially even steal your identity.

3) Your address

Even at my most forgetful best, I’ve never been quite so bad that I needed to carry around a scrap of paper with my address on it to remind me of where I live.

However, carrying things with your address on, such as certain loyalty cards, can be a risky move, particularly if your keys are in there as well! Not only will the thief know where you live (and that you aren’t there) they’ll also have an easy way in!

4) Receipts

This is one I’m particularly bad with. Receipts may have all of your card details on them, so even if you’ve left your cards at home, a thief may still be able to make use of them.

And receipts for high value goods — a computer for example — are important to file away at home rather than carry them around with you, as it can be a nightmare to get a refund or replacement if something goes wrong and you no longer have the receipt!

5) All your cards

You should only ever have as many cards as you are likely to need about your person at any one time. Besides, some cards are not actually designed to be carried around with you at all times.

For example, I used to have a balance transfer credit card. I knew I was never going to do any spending on it — I had a separate credit card for purchases after all. So why would I need to carry that card around with me?

Not only is carrying more than a couple of cards unnecessary, but it will also cause an awful lot of hassle trying to cancel them all if they disappear!

6) Too much cash

When I had my wallet stolen years ago, the thieves went on a spending spree with my cards. Thankfully, the money they spent was returned to me by my bank at the time.

That won’t happen if the money they are spending is in cash rather than on your plastic. So only carry as much as you are likely to need.

7) Glasses

On a night out, chances are I’ll ditch the specs and wear contact lenses instead. However, experience has taught me that it’s a good idea to keep my glasses on me, just in case of an emergency.

I don’t have a wallet big enough to fit my glasses in, but plenty of purses are more than big enough for a glasses case. But if you are going to keep some specs on the off chance you need them, make sure it’s a spare or older pair — the last thing you need, if your bag is stolen, is to have to shell out to replace your best and most expensive pair! (This advice goes for those of you with designer sunglasses, too!)

Chequebook

The humble cheque may have been reprieved, but the reason it’s dying is that it’s incredibly rare that anyone ever needs to write one, beyond paying for the milkman or window cleaner.

With that in mind, why would you bother carrying it around with you all the time? It will likely have a stack of your personal details on there, from your address to your account number, so it’s a goldmine for an enterprising thief.

Leave it at home!

9) Passport

If you’re young and spritely-looking, then you may need to show ID on occasion. But given that many of us will already have our driver’s licence in our wallet or purse already, there’s no need to lug your passport around too, unless you’re headed to the airport.

It’s not exactly a cheap thing to replace either , with an adult passport costing £77.50 for standard service and £112.50 for the one-week Fast Track service.

Enjoy your travel c/o Mannix Security

Crime figures released by the Met show there were 1,061 more burglaries last month than May 2010.

House burglaries jumped by 18.5% and non-residential burglaries rose by nearly 9%, with a total of 8,250 burglary offences being reported.

On Thursday, he will present a report about property crime in London.

Criminal damage

On Tuesday, Sir Paul told the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee that Scotland Yard had seen “reductions in most categories of violent crime” in the last financial year.

These include gun crimes – which fell to 425 from 551 offences the previous year – and there were also almost 1,000 fewer incidents of violence with injury.

Sir Paul Stephenson will present a report to the Metropolitan Police Authority on Thursday

But Sir Paul added: “However, I am concerned about burglary. That seems to be going up.”

On Thursday, Sir Paul will present a report to the Metropolitan Police Authority revealing a rising trend in property crime in London.

According to the report, in the three-month period between February and April, robberies increased by 6.2%, thefts from a person – such as pick-pocketing – rose by 10.8% and the number of burglary offences jumped from 22,599 to 23,788.

THIS IS A TREND SPREADING ACROSS THE WHOLE COUNTRY THINK ABOUT YOUR SECURITY TODAY BEFORE YOU BECOME A VICTIM

Market Harborough based Security Company Mannix Security contracts a number of trained dog handlers who go out with their dogs on security patrols across Leicestershire.  However, the company has just awarded a contract to a different kind of dog handler who will not be going out on security patrols, but will be helping Mannix Security with their marketing.

Becca Robertson who is registered blind and her Guide Dog Taylor have been awarded a marketing contract by Mannix Security and will work with the team at their offices in Market Harborough.

Becca is a self employed marketing professional who runs her own business Card Capture to help businesses with data capture, e-newsletters and other marketing related services.

Mannix Security were first introduced to Becca and Guide Dog Taylor a year ago at Market Harborough Working Breakfast, a local business networking group that Becca and Alan Savill, Mannix Security’s Operations Director are both members of.  “Being a member of Working Breakfast is helping me to promote Card Capture, my skills and myself to businesses.” comments Becca “I have the amazing opportunity to build relationships and work with businesses through this networking group.  I’m delighted to have the chance to work with and help the team at Mannix Security with ongoing marketing projects. Taylor also seems very settled into office life at Mannix Security too.”

Mannix Security provides a variety of security services to businesses within Market Harborough. “In order to secure our position as Leicestershire’s most proactive security company, we feel this is the right time to invest in some ongoing marketing projects, which will include the implementation of a marketing and customer service database.” says Alan Savill, Operations Director of Mannix Security “We awarded the contract to Becca as she has vast experience in this field and will be a major asset to the company”

Minimise  loss   Left  in  a  bar  /  restaurant  /  taxi  -­‐  92,000  claims   ␣

Dropped  it  down  the  toilet   101,000  claims

Minimise  breakage   Fell  out  of  my  pocket   189,000  claims  Dropped  it  on  the  floor   176,000  claims

Reduce  theft   Costs  £390m  a  year  in  insurance  claims

2m  stolen  every  year   1  theft  every  12  seconds   Phone-­‐jacking  on  the  increase

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According to recent Home Office statistics, domestic burglaries are up 14%. Experts say that this could increase throughout the summer months as the weather starts to warm up and people venture into their gardens or leave their windows open.

Ageas also recently unveiled statistics highlighting that homes across the UK display on average £1223 of valuables such as TVs, other electronic goods, antiques and works of art that are clearly displayed for would-be burglars to see through home windows. Nearly one in five people (18%) said that as much as £2,000 or more worth of valuables could be seen by a passer-by looking through a window. One in three people (35%) said that valuables worth more than £1000 could be seen.

Mark Cliff, Managing Director of Ageas Insurance said: ‘It’s often wrongly assumed that many household burglaries are committed while homes are empty. But canny burglars know that many people assume that by being at home, they themselves are a deterrent and so they take fewer precautions. But an unlocked front door or window can be an open invitation to a burglar while the occupier is distracted by spending time in the garden. With so few people routinely securing their home while they are there it’s no wonder that so many thefts are committed without a forced entry. It’s not about turning your home into a fortress but simply getting into the habit of locking doors and windows, regardless of the period of time the house or room is unattended.’

Roy Rudham, Chairman of UK Neighbourhood Watch Trust, which gets 15,000 visits to its website each day said: ‘People should treat their homes like they treat their cars – don’t leave valuables on show, lock the doors and make sure you are insured. If you were to lock your home how easy would it be for you to get in? If you can easily gain entry, then a burglar will be in a lot faster than you.’

Doing this tomorrow might be too late. You owe it to your family, friends, colleagues and staff to be prepared.

To be prepared always:

Keep a battery powered torch to hand

Have a battery powered or wind up radio available

Maintain a supply of ready-to-eat food that does not need preparation or cooking

Keep a supply of fresh bottled water

Have some warm clothing or blankets available

Do not rely solely on a mobile phone as it may need recharging and networks may become overloaded

Keep a supply of spare batteries

Have all medication and prescriptions in an accessible place in case you are asked to evacuate

Have a First Aid kit

Keep a useful list of telephone numbers (GPs, the local authority, utility companies etc)

Familiarise yourself with the procedures for switching off gas, electricity and water

Act upon warnings of storms, severe weather and flooding:

Secure outdoor items and bring as much as possible indoors, including pets

Close windows, clear window sills and draw curtains to protect from flying glass

Stay indoors and away from windows

Keep some empty sandbags and sand ready for use

If you are flooded:

If you can, move upstairs

Move any valuables upstairs and what furniture you can

If it is possible, put the furniture left on the ground floor up on blocks

Being prepared in the car:

It is possible that you could be stuck in your car if a major incident occurs. It is worth keeping the following items in your car to keep any inconvenience to a minimum:

Bottled water

First Aid kit

Torch and spare batteries

In-car mobile phone charger

Blankets and spare warm clothing

Get a good bike lock (D locks or combination locks are best. Look for ‘Sold Secure Ltd’ approved locks, or ask for a recommendation at a bike shop)

Lock your bike to something secure, e.g. a bike rack or a lamppost. If there are no bike racks, contact your local council to ask if they can put some in. Always lock your bicycle, even if you are only leaving it for a couple of minutes

Make the lock and bike difficult to manoeuvre when parked – keep the lock away from the ground and keep the gap between the bike and lock small

Lock up removable parts (e.g. wheels) and take light fittings with you

Have your bike’s frame security-marked or engraved

Take out insurance, either by extending your home contents insurance or through a separate policy. Cycling organisations and bike shops may offer specialist cover

Record and register your bike – register your bicycle model, make and frame number. Contact your local police station for further advice

Take a clear colour photograph of your bike and make a written record of its description, including any unique features

Keep your bike in a secure garage or shed and keep the door locked

Keep it out of public view

Avoid isolated places – leave your bike where a potential thief can be seen

If you think you have seen a person acting suspiciously, or if you see a vehicle, unattended package or bag which might be an immediate threat, move away and call 999.

Anti-Terrorist hotline

The confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline is staffed around the clock by specialist counter-terrorism police officers and staff.

The terrorist threat remains real and there is no room for complacency. The public should remain alert and aware of their surrounding at all times. If something strikes you as suspicious and out of place then trust your instincts and call the police.

If you think you have seen something suspicious or you are unsure about somebody’s activities or behaviour, however insignificant it may seem at the time, call the confidential Anti-Terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321.A textphone service is available for people with speech or hearing difficulties on 0800 032 45 39 (text messages from mobiles are not accepted).

You can also submit your information using our confidential online form.

Any information passed to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline is treated in the strictest of confidence and is thoroughly analysed and researched before, and if, any police action is taken.

Terrorists have a lot of work to do before they attack. They need to plan and prepare; buy and store materials; and fund their activities.

Terrorists live within our communities and blend in. However, behind closed doors they may be storing bomb making materials or meeting others to plan attacks. Are you suspicious of a property where there is unusual activity or strange comings and goings that don’t fit day-to-day life?

Terrorists use surveillance to help plan attacks. Have you seen anyone taking pictures or filming CCTV cameras or making notes about other security arrangements? Has it made you suspicious? If you have seen this or know someone who takes an unusual interest in security measures, we need to know.

Terrorists need communication. They communicate with others to plan meetings or buy materials and chemicals. To avoid possible detection they use multiple anonymous pay-as-you go mobile phones and swap SIM cards and handsets. If you are suspicious about someone who uses phones in this way, we need to know.

We are asking members of the public to trust their instincts and pass on information which could help stop terrorists in their tracks.

If you suspect it, report it.

Further examples of suspicious activity

Van – Terrorists need transport. If you work in commercial vehicle hire or sales, has a sale or rental made you suspicious?

Passport – Terrorists use multiple identities. Do you know someone with documents in different names for no obvious reason?

Mobile phone – Terrorists need communication. Anonymous, pay-as-you-go and stolen mobiles are typical. Have you seen someone with large quantities of mobile phones? Has it made you suspicious?

Camera – Terrorists need information. Observation and surveillance help terrorists plan attacks. Have you seen anyone taking pictures of security arrangements?

Chemicals – Do you know someone buying large or unusual quantities of chemicals for no obvious reason?

Mask and goggles – Terrorists use protective equipment. Handling chemicals is dangerous. Maybe you’ve seen goggles or masks dumped somewhere.

Credit card – Terrorists need funding. Cheque and credit card fraud are ways terrorists generate cash. Have you seen any suspicious transactions?

Computer – Terrorists use computers. Do you know someone who visits terrorist-related websites?

Suitcase – Terrorists need to travel. Meetings training and planning can take place anywhere. Do you know someone who travels but is vague about where they are going?

Padlock – Terrorists need storage. Lock-ups, garages and sheds can all be used by terrorists to store equipment. Are you suspicious of anyone renting a commercial property?

ANTI TERRORIST HOTLINE NUMBER 0800 789 321