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...
You are walking through the grocery store on a Monday evening. The store is not very crowded and yet you continue to see the same man over and over. You are sure it is a coincidence but still skip a few aisles just to be safe. He appears again. This time you notice he doesn’t...
The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age and the average lifespan is in the late 70s. As a result, many families are dealing with elder care needs. This can be anything from senior communities to assisted living to full nursing care. Often, these seniors are highly vulnerable to crimes against them, including theft, identity...
Smash and Grab in Retail A recent scare at Memorial City Mall in Houston was thought to be an active shooter based on the loud sounds heard by many shoppers and employees. Mall security and management implemented emergency lockdown procedures and the police arrived to search for the perpetrator. Eventually police determined that the sound...
Do you live alone? According to the most recent Census Bureau survey, approximately 12% of all men and 15% of all women in the United States live alone. Some people may be very settled in, living alone for years. While others may be living alone for the first time, due to death, divorce or the...
Ride-sharing changes the way people get from place to place, especially for busy venues or nights out on the town. But is ride-sharing safe? Passengers recently shot a driver in Mission Bend in Houston. They then carjacked his car. Drivers have also reported being assaulted, spit on and verbally abused. Passengers have reported incidents of...
Dining out is a relaxing experience, but it can be dangerous for those working in this industry. The hours are late, and the patrons can be unpredictable. Any business that is open to the public runs the risk of crime. Restaurant security should be an important concern for owners, managers and employees. In addition, restaurants...
Are you one of the 11 million Americans renting a storage unit? While storage units are a useful way to declutter your home and store items while you move, they are becoming a popular target for theft. Thieves often target storage facilities because they provide them easy access to hundreds of items in one location....
With the many recent stories package theft, potential home invasions and break-ins at homes still under construction after Hurricane Harvey, the ability to capture what’s going on at your front door is more important than ever. A cost effective and easy to use way to grab that activity is the video doorbell. Why a Video...
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