Is Recon just about security?

SPCA: Recon has regularly donated to the SPCA. Most significantly was the SPCA’s ability to purchase an incubation unit with Recon’s contribution. The SPCA’s mission is to advance the welfare of all animals in New Zealand by preventing cruelty to animals, alleviating suffering of animals and promoting their policies through education and advocacy. The SPCA receives 1% of its funding …

Highest Workplace Safety Awarded To Recon

As a result of Recon Security’s excellent systems, processes and safety track record; it has been awarded the highest ACC accreditation – ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices: Tertiary Level. This blog is to provide you withmore information about what this means and why it’s worth the commitment. Every employer wants to ensure the safety of his or her employees. Not …

Security Guards: What it takes to be the best…

Wherever you go in New Zealand, or the world for that matter, you will see security guards or security officers performing a range of roles. Traditionally we think of these guards and officers as people who are controlling access to something and making sure that we are conforming with the ‘rules’ of that place. However there are many roles that …

Alarm monitoring – getting the most out of your alarm system

We all know the benefits of installing a home alarm system. This interesting article shares the reality of dealing with the devastation of a burglary and what alarm systems can do. However many of us are still neglecting a vital part of the system – having our alarm monitored. While an unmonitored alarm can act as a deterrent it certainly …

Personal Protection Officers (PPO) – Recon’s answer to bodyguards

Bodyguards have not always had a good reputation – too often they are portrayed as hulking men with limited technical ability and dubious communication skills. Their thuggish approach of intimidation to gain control, not to mention their sometimes questionable backgrounds have meant that the bodyguard profession has been seen as less than professional. The last thing any security company wants …