Where should you Hide your Valuables?

You’re ready to go on vacation. You’ve packed your bags, boarded the pets and dropped a spare key off with a friend. Right before you walk out the door, you spy your grandmother’s pearls dangling from the jewelry box. You think about the other valuable items in your home, from jewelry to electronics. Other than a safe-deposit...

Securing your Parking Facility

Did you know violent crime is more likely to occur in a parking facility than in any other commercial location? These locations are a hotspot for muggings, car thefts, sexual assault and even murder. More than 1 in 10 property crimes occur in parking facilities. And 25 percent of sexual assaults take place in parking...

Being Watched: Recreational Drones and your Privacy

You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property.  The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...

Is Social Media Making You Vulnerable to Burglary?

Let’s face it, social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become an integral part of our daily lives! Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults now use social media on a regular basis — a number that’s expected to increase in the years to come. While posting updates about your personal life may seem harmless...

The Advantages of a Gated Community

Looking for your first house? Upgrading to a bigger house? Downsizing for retirement? There is a lot to consider when buying a home. In addition to the fun parts like design, location and amenities, security should be high on your list.  One of the most apparent signs of a security-minded community is the presence of gates...

Has Someone been in your Home?

You arrive home from an afternoon of shopping when you notice the screen door is open. You’re pretty sure you closed it this morning when you left … but maybe you forgot in your hurry to leave. A dark cloud of dread falls over you. Has someone been in your home? Or even worse, are...

Keeping your Pets Safe

Pets are part of the family and keeping them happy and safe is every pet owner’s goal. While many pets use their animal instincts to stay out of harm’s way, there are people and other animals who may be too much for them to handle. Even certain foods and household items can pose a threat...

Keeping your Home Safe during a Power Outage

You are just about to sit down to dinner when a loud thunderclap shatters the quiet evening, soon followed by torrential rain. The lights flicker a few times, then everything goes dark. A Long, Dark Night You are in for a long, dark night. The power ends up being off for the next 18 hours since...

Should I Monitor my Alarm?

As more homeowners and business owners add video cameras to enhance their security systems, the question of alarm monitoring comes up. There is a mistaken perception by some that because they can view the premises when they are away, there is no longer the need to monitor the alarm. There are several reasons why alarm...

Home Security Frequently Asked Questions

Looking to add or upgrade a home security system but not sure what you really need or how it all works?  These frequently asked questions can help you prepare. Here are some of the things you need to know to get started. Will a Pet Trip My Alarm System? Motion sensors can serve as a...

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