Do you feel confident your home security system is protecting your home and family around the clock? Are you sure your current system has the latest features and upgrades to stop more savvy burglars? Having a security system is one of the best ways to protect your home from burglary. Studies show that homes with...
Earlier this year in southwest Houston, two men killed a woman while she waited in the car at a gas station. Her family members had gone inside the store while she waited with the car. The would-be carjackers approached the car, opened the doors and then shot and killed her. They then took off on...
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year in the United States, approximately 3,000 people die due to residential fires. In about two-thirds of deaths in home fires, there are no smoke detectors in the home, or the ones they have don’t work. The bottom line is – be sure you have working smoke...
Known as repeat victimization, there have been several studies in Great Britain on burglars hitting the same target more than once. One study, by Ian Hearnden and Christine Magill, interviewed incarcerated burglars and found that they do tend to go back to the scene of the crime. State the Facts Hearnden and Magill found from their...
Many people add a security system to their main residence, but don’t always think about the need for their rural property or ranch. Especially if the property is unoccupied for days or even weeks at a time, security is essential. An Ounce of Prevention Of course, the single most common reason to invest in a...
Ok Google, Alexa, Hey Siri. These are phrases that can be used to interact with a smart speaker via Google, Amazon or Apple. And while these virtual assistants are great for playing music, setting a timer or asking a question, take extra precaution when using them in other ways. Home Automation A number of third...
Most burglars steal with the intent of reselling the owner’s property for cash. This is why electronics, firearms, jewelry and similar items are among the most commonly stolen items. While recovery of stolen goods is challenging, these tips will help improve the odds if you are the victim of a burglary. Keep Records and Photos...
Home invasion happens once every fifteen seconds in the United States, according to data by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Imagine returning home from a long day at work or a vacation to discover burglars have broken in. There are ways to protect your home from burglary, such as knowing when criminals are most likely to...
The need to change the batteries in your smoke detectors has been a hot topic lately due to the television show “This is Us.” On the show, the family home catches on fire late at night. Because they forgot to buy batteries, they were not alerted by the smoke detector. The family, including the dog,...
Is having a dog a good security measure for your home? When KGW News in Portland surveyed burglars about what they looked for when choosing a target home, many said a large breed, loud dog would be a deal breaker. But, for the most part, a smaller dog wasn’t as much of a deterrent. Dogs...
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