INTRODUCTION

Reliance Security Services is once again delighted to have the opportunity to co-operate with Northumbria Police in sponsoring this security website.

Security is too important an issue to be left at the foot of the business agenda. Crime against commercial property, threatening employment, profitability and prosperity, is not only increasing in volume but changing in nature. Most break-ins are opportunistic rather than planned. Methods of entry are destructive rather than skilful. The costs of damage and disruption are often greater than the value of goods stolen.

As providers of services and equipment the security industry clearly has a leading role and a particular responsibility in countering this threat. Countermeasures will, however, only be effective if the onus is mutual and supported by a high degree of security awareness in the business community.

We hope that this website will make a major contribution to the achievement of such awareness and effectiveness.

Ken Allison
Managing Director
Reliance Security Services Ltd