Security alarms β the basics
David Thomas Readers may recall that exactly one year ago I wrote two articles on how to select an alarm company and the many matters that you need to take
Be Wise to Burglaries
By David Thomas As we approach the winter months, there is traditionally a seasonable increase in burglaries, particularly in the more rural areas of the Algarve. This is probably because
Stealing your identity
By David Thomas features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has
Reporting crime in Portugal
By David Thomas features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has
Turning the tide on beach crime
By David Thomas features@algarveresident.com
Putting violent residential robberies into perspective
This month I want to tackle an area that is of concern to many residents β indoor violent residential robberies. I receive more enquiries concerning this than perhaps any other
Driving away car crime
By David Thomas features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has
Reporting suspicious activities and crime online
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