Lax home security leads to rise in household ‘sneak breaks’ Police from the Brisbane West District recently reported 11 break-and-enters in a single week, with the main points of entry being unlocked doors and windows with no security screens in place. This opportunistic criminal approach has been dubbed a ‘sneak break’ because the thieves have… Continue reading
It is an awful feeling to walk into your house and realise you have been robbed. The feeling of violation, the loss of sentimental and expensive items and the mess you are left to deal with can often be overwhelming. Here are some easy steps you can take now to make your life easier in the… Continue reading
“If you are building a new home or development, you should be aware of new child safety laws coming into effect in May 2012,” advises Davcon’s GM, Cassandra Lehmann. “Any new home or apartment with windows or a balcony over two metres from the ground will have to have screens, locks or secure barriers over… Continue reading
Burglars are opportunistic and will usually locate soft targets when embarking on a break-in. If your defences are down, they’re more likely to target you and your home. Make sure your home isn’t a soft target – install Crimsafe security doors and windows and make it difficult for ‘crims’ to break in. Get to know… Continue reading
Is your business a soft target? Most burglaries, even against shops and businesses, are crimes of opportunity. A burglar spots a weakness in your defenses and uses it to break in. While the Australian Institute of Criminology says threat crimes like robbery result in a higher incidence of psychological problems for staff, burglary also traumatises… Continue reading
Intruder alert! This year, make sure you’re prepared for anything – especially unwelcome guests. With burglaries on the rise in Queensland, it’s more important than ever before to keep your eyes open and your Crimsafe® security doors closed. What to do if you see or hear an intruder on your property: Make sure you’re safely… Continue reading
As a licensed security products provider Davcon has installed thousands of security windows and doors across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the rest of Queensland. We have also just undergone a rigorous licensing process in order to attain the proper licensing for New South Wales and are now installing security products across that state too.… Continue reading
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to install Crimsafe security screens. You’ve made a good investment for your home and opted for the best security products on the market – stringent safety standards tests have proved that Crimsafe can withstand massive impacts. It’s a wonderful feeling leaving your home in the morning and going to bed… Continue reading
Did you know that, according to the Department of Community Safety, there is a house fire in Queensland every four to five hours? Recently, there have been many horrific tales of deaths due to house fires in Brisbane – and these increase dramatically in winter. Sadly, many house fire deaths are avoidable with proper planning.… Continue reading
Don’t get caught out Many residents of high-rise buildings don’t feel the need to install security screens on their windows and doors as they are under the impression they are too high up to be broken into. Unfortunately high rise apartments are not immune to break-ins as some sneaky crooks have taken to scaling high… Continue reading
