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Security preparation checklists.

Practical steps for your home, business or event. Free printable PDFs, with no sign-up or personal details required.

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For homes

Home security

A practical review of entrances, everyday routines and what happens when you are away.

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Check your property

  • Check that external doors, windows and accessible gates close and lock properly. Arrange repairs where needed.
  • Review entrance lighting and sightlines. Keep paths clear and avoid blocking fire escape routes.
  • Keep tools, ladders and valuables secure and out of casual view.

Review your routines

  • Agree a consistent locking-up routine with everyone in the household.
  • Review who holds keys or has access. Keep keys and access codes private; change access if compromised.
  • Check existing alarm or camera systems using the supplier's guidance. Use strong, unique passwords and available updates.

Plan ahead

  • Before time away, arrange appropriate property checks with someone you trust. Avoid public posts about an empty home.
  • Agree what to do if an alarm activates. Never enter if you suspect an intruder is present.
  • Identify repairs or security questions to discuss with a suitable professional. Keep any sensitive notes securely offline.

Relevant services

CCTV Installation & MonitoringIntruder AlarmsKeyholding & Alarm Response
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For businesses

Business security

Review your premises, staff procedures and arrangements for closing time or an alarm activation.

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Review the premises

  • Check doors, windows, gates and boundary condition. Assign responsibility for needed repairs.
  • Review lighting, entrances and delivery areas. Keep emergency exits and access routes clear.
  • Secure valuable stock, equipment and sensitive records. Limit access to those who need it.

Agree daily procedures

  • Define opening and closing checks, with clear responsibility and safe arrangements for lone workers.
  • Review key, card and fob permissions. Remove access no longer needed and keep access credentials private.
  • Agree visitor and contractor sign-in, delivery handling and incident reporting procedures with staff.

Prepare for incidents

  • Check alarm and CCTV operation with the supplier. Review authorised access and privacy obligations before changing coverage.
  • Confirm who receives alarm notifications and the agreed escalation process. Do not ask staff to confront intruders.
  • Review security needs for closures, vacant periods or changing operations. Keep contact lists and site instructions securely offline.

Relevant services

Security GuardingMobile PatrolsAccess Control
03
For event organisers

Event security

Prepare for arrivals, safe movement and clear coordination before guests enter your venue.

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Before the event

  • Review the venue's risk assessment, capacity and applicable permissions with the venue team and relevant authorities.
  • Check entrances, accessible routes, emergency exits and emergency vehicle access. Keep these clear throughout.
  • Agree admission arrangements, expected attendance and any restricted areas with the venue and security team.

Brief your team

  • Confirm responsibilities for admissions, queues, welfare, safeguarding and incident escalation.
  • Agree communications, a responsible decision-maker and a backup if normal communications fail.
  • Walk through evacuation and emergency arrangements with the venue, including assistance for people who may need it.

On the day

  • Check exits, lighting, signage and entry arrangements before opening. Resolve issues before admitting guests.
  • Monitor crowd flow and capacity with the venue team. Keep queues away from escape routes and public obstructions.
  • Confirm first-aid and emergency coordination arrangements, then review incidents and lessons after the event.

Relevant services

Security GuardingEvent & Door SecurityAccess Control
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For schools

School safety

Review entrances, out-of-hours protection, staff readiness and arrangements for events and open days.

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Entrances and premises

  • Check that gates, entrances and boundaries close and secure properly. Report repairs to the responsible person.
  • Review visitor sign-in, identification badges and how unexpected visitors are met and escorted.
  • Check out-of-hours alarm, CCTV and lighting arrangements, including who holds keys during holidays.

Staff training and procedures

  • Confirm all staff know the school's safeguarding, visitor and incident reporting procedures.
  • Review the school's lockdown and evacuation procedures with leadership and the local authority guidance.
  • Agree how staff raise alerts and communicate during an incident, with a backup if normal communications fail.

Events and readiness

  • Plan entry, supervision and exit routes for events and open days. Keep emergency exits clear.
  • Practise lockdown and evacuation drills as the school's procedures require, then review lessons learned.
  • Keep site plans, access codes and sensitive procedures securely offline and shared only with those who need them.

Relevant services

Event & Door SecurityAccess ControlSchool Safety Training & Protection