DIY vs Professional Security System
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DIY vs. Professional Security Systems

Choices abound in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) security systems these days. Deciding whether to use one of these pre-packaged options or to hire a professional to install your system can take some research. Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing DIY vs professional security systems.   One Size Fits All vs. Customized Any system...

Have a Happy (and Safe!) Halloween
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How to Have a Happy (and Safe!) Halloween

Halloween is a highlight of the year for kids – candy, parties, costumes and staying out late – of course it is! Parents may worry about hidden safety hazards, so here is information on how to have a happy and safe Halloween. For Parents and Tricker-or-Treaters When out trick-or-treating, make sure everyone has a buddy...

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Employee Safety After Dark!

As the dreaded weekend approaches when Daylight Savings ends, the days are already seeming shorter. Once we officially “fall back,” it will be dark before most people even leave the office. What can a business owner do to help with employee safety after dark? We’ll Leave the Light on for You Be sure that employees...

Debunking Halloween Myths
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Debunking Halloween Myths

Urban legends and “scary” stories about Halloween have been around for years. We’re debunking these Halloween myths and other scary urban legends that circulate in the news. Rainbow Fentanyl The US Drug Enforcement Agency recently announced that Mexican drug cartels were targeting children by distributing “rainbow fentanyl” pills that resemble candy. They urged parents and...

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What do I Need to Know about my Home Alarm?

The intrusion and fire alarm equipment at your home may feel like “set it and forget it.” But do you really understand everything you need to about your home alarm? Especially with new advances in technology, it is as important as ever to know the ins and outs of your home alarm. You will want...

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Businesses Lose Billions to Theft

Each year, business owners lose billions of dollars to theft.  According to the FBI’s 2019 Crime Report, over 415,000 non-residence locations suffered a burglary that year. There are simple steps you can follow to help protect your business from burglary. Deposit Cash and Checks If your business accepts payments of cash or checks, make deposits...

What's Your Fire Prevention Plan
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What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?

October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home...

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See Something, Say Something Awareness

See Something, Say Something Awareness Day is September 25 this year. Created by the US Department of Homeland Security, the #SeeSayDay Campaign reminds all of us to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to law enforcement. Originally launched to determine and report terrorist-type activity, the idea behind it can also...

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Home Security After a Storm

Continuing on the National Preparedness Month theme for September, we now turn to home security after a storm. The storm may have passed, but what if electricity or water service is out? How do you keep your home and family safe in these conditions? Secure Your Home If high winds damaged windows or doors, make...

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Market Your Property as Safe & Secure

You have invested in a security system protecting the full perimeter of your house and are diligently arming it whenever you leave and at night. But how do you market your property as safe and secure to keep would-be criminals away? Catching someone in the act is better than nothing but deterring crime altogether is...

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