According to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association and the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, more than half of all U.S. households own at least one dog or cat. Why We Love Our Pets There’s nothing quite like the companionship offered by a pet. They’ll be there to...
Employee theft is a major problem that’s often overlooked by retailers and small business owners. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), up to 30% of all business failures are the result of employee theft. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to implement the necessary safeguards to protect your business from this type of...
Crime Doesn’t Happen in My Neighborhood Think your home is safe from burglary because you live in a nice neighborhood? Unfortunately, many homeowners have the perception of security due to their geographic location. In reality, though, burglars can strike anywhere, anytime. Some burglars will even target “nice neighborhoods,” assuming the homes contain more valuables. If...
Schools should provide a safe, distraction-free environment in which students can learn and excel in their academic studies. Unfortunately, though, it’s not uncommon for schools to become the target of vandalism. According to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, 38% of schools reported having one or more incidents of vandalism either on the school...
If you return home to discover that your property has been burglarized, do you know what to do? Hopefully, you never find yourself in this position, but it’s still a good idea to have a plan in place following a burglary. Doing so will streamline the process of getting your life back to “normal” working...
From the majestic sunsets to the untapped landscape, there’s nothing that compares to living on a ranch. Because ranches are often located in rural areas outside of the city, however, they may become a target for burglars and vandals. However, ranch security doesn’t have to be out of reach. A Proactive Approach to Securing Your...
An estimated 23 million Americans have had packages stolen, but the good news is that you can protect your shipped packages from theft by following some simple steps. It’s frustrating when you order a product but never receive it. You may spend hours on the phone, trying to determine what happened to it. But when...
Congratulations on your decision to install an alarm system! It’s the single most effective way to protect against burglary, while also lowering the cost of your homeowner’s insurance premium. Studies have shown that homes with alarm systems are three times less likely to be burglarized when compared to homes without alarm systems. But unless you...
Victims of home burglary are often forced to shell out big bucks in order to replace their stolen items. But there are other costs associated with burglary, as well. Stolen Property The most obvious cost associated with a home burglary is stolen property. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reports, the...
When you think of the most common types of work-related injuries, “violence” probably doesn’t come to mind. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that roughly 2 million American workers are victims of on-the-job violence each year. Some of these cases are minor, resulting in nothing more than verbal arguments, but others are...
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