Cultris Celebrates 15 Years of Providing Security Solutions!

Cultris Security Systems hit an important anniversary at the end of 2020. In October, we marked our 15th year providing security solutions across the Houston area! Thank you to all of our wonderful customers over these 15 years – from those who have been with us since the beginning to those who are brand new!...

Does it Matter who I have Install my Camera System?

Obviously you want only professionals to perform needed work at your home or business. There are many rules, codes and even laws about who can perform certain work, like electrical and plumbing. But when it comes to a camera system, does it really matter if the installer is a licensed security professional? In these times...

Fighting a High Tech Peeping Tom

According to writings from centuries ago, the expression Peeping Tom came from the man who broke the promise not to look when Lady Godiva rode naked through the town. In modern times, the name refers to someone caught spying on others. Typically, they are watching the person in their home or other private area. Also...

Knowledge is Power – Staying Connected

How do you know about criminal activity in your neighborhood or area? Staying connected to neighbors and local authorities is a good way to get information about what is going on.  There are also sites that you can use to search for crime in your zip code. Knowledge is Power One way to stay on...

Safe Travels – Tips for Preparing for Vacation

A number of recent news stories reported deaths, assault and poisoning in the Dominican Republic. These incidents raise the question of how safe it is to travel. The US Department of State four-level travel advisory system provides guidance on precautions for countries around the world.  Level four is “Do not Travel” and Level One is...

Securing your Parking Facility

Did you know violent crime is more likely to occur in a parking facility than in any other commercial location? These locations are a hotspot for muggings, car thefts, sexual assault and even murder. More than 1 in 10 property crimes occur in parking facilities. And 25 percent of sexual assaults take place in parking...

Being Watched: Recreational Drones and your Privacy

You may be surprised by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for recreational drones over private property.  The surprise is that they don’t have any rules for those scenarios. They do require registration of the drone and have some restrictions on flying near airports, over sporting events and after dark. But from a privacy perspective,...

What to do if you Witness Animal Cruelty

For most people, pets are part of the family.  As such, they are loved and cared for and often even pampered.  But for others, animals are not rated with the same attention and devotion. You may see an animal being abused or neglected and not know what to do.  Report animal cruelty through your local...

Defusing Angry Customers

Imagine the scene. It’s a busy Monday morning. The lobby is full of customers, and employees are doing their best to meet everyone’s needs. Suddenly a loud voice draws attention. A customer is unhappy, and it’s only getting worse. While most people just want to be heard when they’re upset, some take it to the...

Robbed at the Grocery Store!

Criminals look for easy opportunities – where someone might be vulnerable or have their guard down. That’s why you shouldn’t be on your phone when you are walking to your car at night and don’t go to the ATM at 2:00 am! But sometimes just the circumstances can make you vulnerable.  Thieves take advantage of...

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