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Surelock Services for the Tool Hire & Construction Industry

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The experience and expertise you’ll find under the Surelock umbrella is second to none. Founded in the 1990’s by highly commended former senior Metropolitan Police Detective Roy Herridge QPM.

Surelock’s directors, consultants and operatives are drawn from a variety of disciplines, including the police, fire service, military and private and public sector, members of the Association of British Investigators (ABI) and Association of Security Consultants. This pooling of talent and experience puts Surelock in a very unique position.

The company is now managed by Ron Harrison another experienced Detective both in the police and Private Sector, formerly the President of the ABI.

Surelock has a particular expertise in the tool hire and construction industry and engaged by other high profile industry companies.

They have a nationwide team of experienced operatives who can respond quickly and deal with the following:-

CRIME / FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – a dedicated team of experienced investigators who over the years have successfully investigated most things for a wide range of clients, whether it be a burglary, robbery, theft of valuable items or fraud. At the end of the day, we will provide you with all the intelligence / evidence your need in order to progress the investigation, legal or discipline proceedings.
INTERNAL / DISCIPLINE INVESTIGATIONS – our team can assist with the investigation of internal matters and staff interviews. Employee theft, absenteeism and false sickness claims
SURVEILLANCE – surveillance teams strategically placed all over UK to deal with criminal, accident injury and corporate surveillance. All surveillance is legal covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep you informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited recording is also available if required.

• SECURITY SURVEYS – have years of experience in the field of security surveys / risk assessments, which include Entry & Exits, Windows, CCTV, Access control, Alarm systems, Physical Security measures both existing and possible future installations, any security procedures that are in place. Vulnerabilities identified in the survey will be highlighted, and cost-effective solutions will be provided in an easy-to-read illustrated report. The surveyors are fully accredited by the appropriate bodies under Home Office guidelines and have the necessary security clearance with over 30 years of experience.

COVERT SERVICES – our engineer can assist with the installation of covert camera’s and listening devices which can assist in the investigation of crime and other misdemeanours.

BUG SWEEPS – our dedicated engineer who has over 30 years’ experience, most of his equipment is purpose built. We conduct a full electronic sweep of the premises, then using handheld wands for near field examinations of the respective rooms / offices, computers, and telephone equipment, finally very importantly a finger-tip search examining power supplies, ceiling tiles, thus at the end of the operation, we can genuinely say that there is nothing there or indeed find out that there was, that is what our clients rely on!

• TRAINING – we can provide a number of training courses specifically designed for your company – Fraud Awareness, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Sexual Offences Awareness and more.

Surelock is uniquely placed to meet these challenges and because of our expertise and dedicated team, we can offer your business a very tailored and specific range of preventative and proactive services as well as a comprehensive range of investigative services. Surelock will act quickly and discretely to prevent or minimize damage, assist with the recovery of assets and ensure any information obtained is of the highest evidential value. If the matter then goes further, we are ideally placed to assist with any legal proceedings.

We can assist you with advice or alternatively carry out thorough, detailed and technical private investigations including surveillance, internal audits and a range of strategic and preventative measures. We can also assist with the prevention and detection of corporate, employee or domestic crime and recovery of assets.

Surelock can be contacted 24/7 on 0333 6000 300 or [email protected]

Surelock – Brand Protection Mothers Day

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We all like to treat our Mums on Mother’s Day 19 March and buy her something nice but be careful where you shop.

Trading Standards are warning people in the market for a Mother’s Day gift about the risk of buying counterfeit goods.

Counterfeiters often mimic popular brands and create counterfeit products which are similar in appearance but lack the quality and safety standards of the original product, particularly on imports coming into UK from China and Turkey. They often sell their products at lower prices to attract unsuspecting consumers. These goods can be offered to people online, on social media, at car boot sales, local markets and in retail outlets, especially in your local shopping center.

Nobody wants their Mother’s Day spoiled by substandard goods that could harm them or leave them out of pocket, so it’s always worth looking out for those tell-tale signs. Be aware of cheap prices, take note of where the product is being sold and pay attention to the packaging and labelling of the items, it is easy to compare with the genuine products online.

Fakes such as perfumes, toiletries, candles or jewellery can be hard to detect but asking yourself some simple questions can keep you safe. We always say that if something is too good to be true, it usually is.

This is particularly important for Mother’s Day as many children will be buying presents.

To avoid counterfeit gifts, you should:

Shop from reputable retailers: Buying gifts from reputable retailers and online marketplaces can help ensure that you’re purchasing genuine products.
Be cautious of online ads and promotions: Scammers often use online ads and promotions to lure consumers into buying counterfeit products. Be cautious of ads that promise big discounts or unrealistic savings.
Double check the packaging and labelling: Look for any signs of poor quality, such as misspellings, incorrect logos, or low-quality printing. Genuine products will have consistent labelling and packaging.
Compare prices: If a product is being sold at a much lower price than usual, it may be a counterfeit. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
Examine the product: Counterfeit products may have a different weight, texture, or smell than the original product. If the product doesn’t feel or look right, it may be a fake.

Surelock are specialists in Brand Protection and protect our client’s intellectual property rights, conducting numerous online take downs and working with the authorities on enforcement actions and prosecutions – take a look at our brand protection services – https://www.surelock.org/services/brand-protection

Surelock’s Surveillance Services

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Surveillance is a major part of our business and integral to many investigations, to prove or disprove the fears of our clients’.

This past month we have successfully carried out four surveillance operations, one a complicated child custody matter, a brand protection case and two accident injury claims.

We have experienced surveillance teams located all over UK who have been handpicked from the police or military, able to deploy fairly quickly for the needs of our clients, these teams work extremely hard to gather intelligence and evidence this for the benefit of the instructing clients.

Ron Harrison our Managing Director has been involved in surveillance for over 50 years, whilst in the Police on specialist squads and since privately, he personally takes charge of every surveillance operation keeping the clients informed every step of the way.

All our surveillance is legal covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep the client informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited recording is also available if required.

Much surveillance nowadays is domestic / cheating partner surveillance, sadly this usually only takes a day’s work to prove the clients’ worst suspicions.

Accident injury surveillance will prove or disprove a claimant’s injuries or sickness.

Corporate surveillance is carried out for the benefit of the client’s business, is an employee working for someone else, are they sick or perhaps working at a competitor’s business.

Investigative surveillance assists the authorities in carrying out enforcement actions and prosecutions.

Our experienced operatives can give evidence in Court or other legal proceedings, we have in fact been commended by the Courts for the precise and detailed records we keep.

If you have a surveillance need do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, so if you require this professional service or even just a chat about your problems, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

Surelock – Why use a Private Detective

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Whether you are a private business or an individual, it is a big step to employ a Private Investigator, when you do it is probably because you have a problem: –

Most people will search on Google, but make sure they are members of a credible organization such as The Association of British Investigators https://www.theabi.org.uk

Here at Surelock we have over 25 years’ experience in the private sector and many years’ experience in the police service so there is not much we cannot help you with.

We always engage with potential clients, discuss their needs, put them at ease and explain exactly what we can do for them, it is also important that they know the costs involved. If we do not think we can help we will say so from the very start.

At Surelock we can assist with: –

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FRAUD – Our investigators have over 30 years’ experience in the Police and have worked in the fraud squad at New Scotland Yard and can investigate private or corporate frauds.

SURVEILLANCE – Our surveillance teams are led by career detectives who spent most of their service on the ground learning everything there is to know about surveillance, whether it is corporate, accident injury or domestic cheating partner, we can help.

SECURITY SURVEYS – Our Security Surveyor has nearly 40 years’ experience gained in the police and is qualified to Home Office Standards, we have conducted security surveys on Government buildings, commercial premises, and private homes.

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES SWEEPS – Our Bug Sweep Engineer has over 35 years’ experience from the Police also as an electronic engineer, instructed by large Corporates, Premier League Footballs Clubs, Law Firms and Private clients to conduct this important work.

BRAND PROTECTION – Our brand protection team has been doing this work for over 21 years both in the UK and worldwide. With notable successes we have an excellent working relationship with The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and last year achieved one of the largest seizures ever in UK of counterfeit high value watches and designer wear valued at £200 million.

CONCLUSION – So you can see we have quite a formidable team of highly experienced operatives ready to help, regardless of what your problem is.

CALL US NOW – 0333 6000 300 or EMAIL – [email protected] even if it is only for advice, we are happy to chat.

Surelock – Association of British Investigators (ABI)

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Surelock are corporate members of the ABI and the Directors individual members, this is very important to us.

There are so many companies and individuals out there offering professional investigation and security consultancy services, some sadly with little or no experience at all, yet the unsuspecting client / member of the public does not know this.

Formed in 1913, the ABI is the home of professional private sector investigation in the UK. In an industry that’s still unregulated, they work tirelessly to raise standards and to see the credibility of members recognised.

Any investigator who applies for membership is rigorously vetted, he or she will have to produce a criminal records certificate that meets the ABI Policy Statement, hold adequate professional indemnity insurance and show sound financial probity. References are thoroughly checked, and membership is only offered following a face-to-face interview.

Only the best people make the grade, and you can rest assured you are dealing with professionals.

Ron Harrison of Surelock has been a member of the ABI for over 15 years and has served as it’s President for 3 years before standing down.

At Surelock our qualified investigators offer the following services: –

Fraud / Crime Investigation
Surveillance – Domestic / Corporate
Security Survey / Risk Assessments
Bug Sweeps

If you need any professional help, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will always provide the very best services at competitive rates.Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

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Surelock’s Security Surveys

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Security always seems to come second with little budget, until something goes wrong, do not wait for an incident to happen, prevent it with a security survey. Burglary, theft and vandalism on business premises or in the home can be reduced by effective security.

Surelock has many years experienced in the field of security surveys / risk assessments, examining your existing security, identifying failures and recommending future installations.

Apart from the obvious benefit of minimising losses, this will also provide increased peace of mind to staff or residents and from the business perspective is likely to lead to happier work environment, increased efficiency, improved image with customers and sometimes lower insurance premiums.

We carry out a full survey of your home or business premises. The site perimeter, integrity of buildings and vulnerability of individual rooms are examined in detail together with existing physical/electronic measures and procedures already in place to reduce crime.

The easy-to-read illustrated report summarises the findings of the survey, quantitatively assesses the overall vulnerability of the premises, highlights areas at risk and offers appropriate and cost-effective suggestions as to how these may be addressed in the form of a prioritised Action List.

Our surveyors are fully accredited by the appropriate bodies under Home Office guidelines and have the necessary security clearance with over 30 years of experience.

Whether it be domestic / home or business / office if you have a need for a security survey do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, so if you require this professional service, please contact us to discuss https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

NFL SUPER BOWL 2023

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Huge congratulations to NFL and the Law Enforcement Agencies in USA combatting the counterfeits prior to the Super Bowl this year and encouraging fans to purchase legitimate products.

Click here to read more; https://www.iprcenter.gov/news/-ipr-center-nfl-partner-to-prevent-fake-sports-related-merchandise-from-reaching-fans-ahead-of-super-bowl-lvii

As the NFL brand protection partners in UK we will endeavour to do the same working with the authorities here.

Surelock’s Surveillance Services

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Surveillance is a major part of our business and integral to many investigations, to prove or disprove the fears of our clients’.

As a business or as a private client we can assist you with your surveillance needs.

We always tell potential clients “You cannot make surveillance happen, it has to be intelligence led” – a particular day, time and location or a specific matter.

Much surveillance nowadays is domestic / cheating partner surveillance, sadly this usually only takes a day’s work to prove the clients’ worst suspicions.

Accident injury surveillance will prove or disprove a claimant’s injuries or sickness.

Corporate surveillance is carried out for the benefit of the client’s business, is an employee working for someone else, are the really sick or perhaps working at a competitor’s business.

We have experienced surveillance teams located all over UK able to deploy fairly quickly for the needs of our clients, these teams work extremely hard to gather intelligence and evidence this for the benefit of the instructing clients.

Our experienced operatives can give evidence in Court or other legal proceedings, we have in fact been commended by the Courts for the precise and detailed records we keep.

If you have a surveillance need do not hesitate to contact us, we will discuss all the options, so you know the costs and exactly what is involved.

You will be in safe hands, so if you require this professional service or even just a chat about your problems, please contact us https://www.surelock.org/contact-us

“Scotland’s King of Bling”

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We assisted Falkirk Trading Standards in 2014 with authentication evidence following the seizure of our clients counterfeit TAG Heuer and Hublot watches plus many other brands valued at £1,029,474, from the man dubbed “Scotland’s King of Bling”. He was jailed in 2022 and has now been ordered to pay

Proceeds of crime of more than £30,000. Congratulations to everyone involved.

Surelock – Core Services

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With a New Year come new challenges, if ever you need professional help either as a private individual or business, Surelock has a dedicated, highly skilled, and experienced team of professional private investigators and security consultants that work across London and the UK.

BRAND PROTECTION – We are one of the most pro-active successful Brand Protection Companies in the UK, dealing with intellectual property right investigations on behalf of our clients, both online and in the marketplace. Our aim has always been to utilise specialist surveillance and under cover teams to covertly gather evidence of counterfeits being sold in the marketplace, wholesalers, and manufacturers making test purchases and then identifying where the stock is being stored. Having gathered the evidence, we pass to the respective authorities and work with them on enforcement actions

BUG SWEEPS – We have a dedicated engineer who has over 30 years’ experience, most of his equipment is purpose built. We conduct a full electronic sweep of the premises, then using handheld wands for near field examinations of the respective rooms / offices, computers, and telephone equipment, finally very importantly a finger-tip search examining power supplies, ceiling tiles, thus when we complete an ECS search we can tell you if there is anything there. At the end of the operation, you can genuinely tell the client that there is nothing there or indeed find out that there was, that is what our clients rely on! What you say in private is your business, keeping it that way is ours.

CRIME / FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – We have a dedicated team of experienced investigators who over the years have successfully investigated most things both here in the UK and abroad, for a wide range of clients, whether it be a burglary, robbery, blackmail, theft of valuable items, fraud, assaults, missing person or indeed a murder. At the end of the day, we will provide you with all the intelligence / evidence your need in order to progress the investigation, legal or discipline proceedings.

SURVELLANCE – We have surveillance teams strategically placed all over UK to deal with domestic / cheating partner surveillance, accident injury surveillance, and corporate surveillance carried out for the benefit of the client’s business, All our surveillance is legal covertly video recorded in a public place, we keep the client informed of the findings and supply a detailed log of events with selected photos, a full unedited recording is also available if required.

For full details of all of core services please view our e-brochure

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If you need any help with any of our core services, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will always provide the very best services at competitive rates and are always happy to have a chat about your requirements. Give us a call to discuss on 0333 6000 300 or email [email protected]

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