The Houston multi-family living market has surged since the end of 2017. Families displaced from their homes because of Hurricane Harvey and significant job growth in the city in the fourth quarter contributed to the spike. High occupancy rates lead to hundreds of tenants residing within a single property. That, plus guests coming on-property, means security...
Business owners across all industries should be aware of the risk of burglary at their commercial property. Each year, business owners lose billions of dollars to theft. According to the FBI’s 2016 Crime Report, over 410,000 non-residence locations suffered a burglary that year. There are simple steps you can follow to help protect your business...
Did you know you are supposed to test your security system on a regular basis? The system or the monitoring company will typically alert you to any issues apparent on the system. However, the best practice is to test it yourself as well. There could be other factors unrelated to the alarm itself that you...
In an ideal world, criminals would have the respect to know certain places were totally off limits. Surely no one would be malicious or desperate enough to burglarize or vandalize a place of worship. Sadly, this isn’t the case. Burglars will break in anywhere they believe there are items of value. Why Religious Facilities Are...
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...
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....
It’s not uncommon for commercial businesses to close temporarily during certain holidays. For instance, there are ten federal holidays observed in the US. But even if you operate a private business, you may still close your doors on certain holidays, which can subsequently place your business at risk for burglary, vandalism and criminal mischief. So,...
Security should be a top priority for all business owners. Don’t fall victim to these common business security myths when planning your business security. My Business Isn’t Vulnerable to Theft Think your business is safe from theft? Think again. All businesses are susceptible to theft. Retailers alone report billions of dollars of stolen goods each...
With cameras on every smartphone these days, it seems every event is easily captured on video and can quickly go viral. But what about for the times when there isn’t anyone around and your business is vulnerable to theft or burglary? Video Verification for your Business Many businesses rely on video cameras to keep their...
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