Armed Forces Day
/Today, the 27th June 2026, is Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, where the public are encouraged to show support for our Armed Forces and to recognise the work they do and the sacrifices they make.
The military is extremely close to our hearts at Westacre Security, and we employ a high number of serving reservists and ex-military personnel. All of our senior staff have previously served in The Armed Forces, so we fully understand the difficulties faced by our military personnel who do an exceptionally tough job, and we will continue to maintain these close ties with the UK Armed Forces in the future.
We have supported a range of military charities over the last few years, with many of our personnel volunteering to support events, or organising endurance challenges, rugby games and other fundraising activities. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and current holders of a Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Reserves Day
/Today is Reserves Day, which forms part of Armed Forces Week leading up to Armed Forces Day this Saturday 27th June 2026. Reserves day is intended to raise awareness and show recognition for the work of our reservists who balance a civilian life with service in the Army, RAF and Navy.
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Over the last 20 years, over 35,000 reservists have served on operations worldwide, making an immense contribution.
The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and as such are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas, particularly providing capability in specialist areas such as medical and cyber.
Westacre Security recruit the majority of our personnel from within the Armed Forces community, with both ex-regular and serving reservist personnel accounting for over 90% of our staff.
Alarm Systems
/Alarms have come a long way since Augustus Russell Pope, an American inventor, first patented his electromagnetic alarm system in 1853. Towards the latter part of the 20th century, it became commonplace for most homes to have an alarm fitted, but more recently the technology has progressed significantly, with the latest alarms having a host of innovative capabilities.
Intruders are increasingly targeting properties with basic alarms (simple sensors and a bell-box), knowing they can be in and out in less than 40 seconds and thus ensuring it is very unlikely that anyone will respond within that timeframe. Much like car alarms, the sound of a house alarm going off usually attracts annoyance from bystanders or neighbours rather than actual suspicion that a burglary may be taking place - this culture was generally created by the vast amount of ‘false alarms’ which are regularly heard. Bearing this in mind, it’s no longer good enough to have a simple alarm system, you are far better investing in a fully integrated smart alarm system to keep intruders at bay - aside from the increased functionality for the user, they are a far greater deterrent to criminals who would be inclined to avoid a property with a modern alarm system.
Westacre Security have vast experience in installing, commissioning and maintaining alarm systems for a range of private and commercial clients. Regardless of the size of the property, there is a cost-effective solution which will ensure an alarm is an integral part of your security plan. Click on the image below to download our Alarm Systems brochure.
Season's Greetings!
/Extending our very warm festive wishes to all our clients, personnel and associates this Christmas, as well as all Armed Forces personnel who are deployed around the world and their families back home.
Lest We Forget
/They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Armed Forces Day
/Today, the 28th June 2025, is Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, where the public are encouraged to show support for our Armed Forces and to recognise the work they do and the sacrifices they make.
The military is extremely close to our hearts at Westacre Security, and we employ a high number of serving reservists and ex-military personnel. All of our senior staff have previously served in The Armed Forces, so we fully understand the difficulties faced by our military personnel who do an exceptionally tough job, and we will continue to maintain these close ties with the UK Armed Forces in the future.
We have supported a range of military charities over the last few years, with many of our personnel volunteering to support events, or organising endurance challenges, rugby games and other fundraising activities. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and current holders of a Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Reserves Day
/Today is Reserves Day, which forms part of Armed Forces Week leading up to Armed Forces Day this Saturday 28th June 2025. Reserves day is intended to raise awareness and show recognition for the work of our reservists who balance a civilian life with service in the Army, RAF and Navy.
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Over the last 20 years, over 35,000 reservists have served on operations worldwide, making an immense contribution.
The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and as such are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas, particularly providing capability in specialist areas such as medical and cyber.
Westacre Security recruit the majority of our personnel from within the Armed Forces community, with both ex-regular and serving reservist personnel accounting for over 90% of our staff.
Armed Forces Day
/Today, the 29th June 2024, is Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, where the public are encouraged to show support for our Armed Forces and to recognise the work they do and the sacrifices they make.
The military is extremely close to our hearts at Westacre Security, and we employ a high number of serving reservists and ex-military personnel. All of our senior staff have previously served in The Armed Forces, so we fully understand the difficulties faced by our military personnel who do an exceptionally tough job, and we will continue to maintain these close ties with the UK Armed Forces in the future.
We have supported a range of military charities over the last few years, with many of our personnel volunteering to support events, or organising endurance challenges, rugby games and other fundraising activities. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and current holders of a Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Reserves Day
/Today is Reserves Day, which forms part of Armed Forces Week leading up to Armed Forces Day this Saturday 29th June 2024. Reserves day is intended to raise awareness and show recognition for the work of our reservists who balance a civilian life with service in the Army, RAF and Navy.
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Over the last 20 years, over 35,000 reservists have served on operations worldwide, making an immense contribution.
The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and as such are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas, particularly providing capability in specialist areas such as medical and cyber.
Westacre Security recruit the majority of our personnel from within the Armed Forces community, with both ex-regular and serving reservist personnel accounting for over 90% of our staff.
Investigations
/Westacre Investigations specialise in private investigation work, intelligence gathering and surveillance. Our personnel have vast experience and provide a highly professional and discreet service.
Season's Greetings!
/Extending our very warm festive wishes to all our clients, personnel and associates this Christmas, as well as all Armed Forces personnel who are deployed around the world and their families back home.
Lest We Forget
/They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Armed Forces Day
/Today, the 24th June 2023, is Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, where the public are encouraged to show support for our Armed Forces and to recognise the work they do and the sacrifices they make.
The military is extremely close to our hearts at Westacre Security, and we employ a high number of serving reservists and ex-military personnel. All of our senior staff have previously served in The Armed Forces, so we fully understand the difficulties faced by our military personnel who do an exceptionally tough job, and we will continue to maintain these close ties with the UK Armed Forces in the future.
We have supported a range of military charities over the last few years, with many of our personnel volunteering to support events, or organising endurance challenges, rugby games and other fundraising activities. We are a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and current holders of a Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Reserves Day
/Today is Reserves Day, which forms part of Armed Forces Week leading up to Armed Forces Day this Saturday 24th June 2023. Reserves day is intended to raise awareness and show recognition for the work of our reservists who balance a civilian life with service in the Army, RAF and Navy.
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Over the last 20 years, over 35,000 reservists have served on operations worldwide, making an immense contribution.
The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and as such are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas, particularly providing capability in specialist areas such as medical and cyber.
Westacre Security recruit the majority of our personnel from within the Armed Forces community, with both ex-regular and serving reservist personnel accounting for over 90% of our staff.
Alarm Systems
/Alarms have come a long way since Augustus Russell Pope, an American inventor, first patented his electromagnetic alarm system in 1853. Towards the latter part of the 20th century, it became commonplace for most homes to have an alarm fitted, but more recently the technology has progressed significantly, with the latest alarms having a host of innovative capabilities.
Intruders are increasingly targeting properties with basic alarms (simple sensors and a bell-box), knowing they can be in and out in less than 40 seconds and thus ensuring it is very unlikely that anyone will respond within that timeframe. Much like car alarms, the sound of a house alarm going off usually attracts annoyance from bystanders or neighbours rather than actual suspicion that a burglary may be taking place - this culture was generally created by the vast amount of ‘false alarms’ which are regularly heard. Bearing this in mind, it’s no longer good enough to have a simple alarm system, you are far better investing in a fully integrated smart alarm system to keep intruders at bay - aside from the increased functionality for the user, they are a far greater deterrent to criminals who would be inclined to avoid a property with a modern alarm system.
Westacre Security have vast experience in installing, commissioning and maintaining alarm systems for a range of private and commercial clients. Regardless of the size of the property, there is a cost-effective solution which will ensure an alarm is an integral part of your security plan. Click on the image below to download our Alarm Systems brochure.
