Whether you are looking to get a new fire/security system or have had one for years, check out this list of things you may not realize about intrusion, fire and cameras. Fire Alarm Little Known Facts Even hard-wired smoke detectors have batteries. Many people complain of a phantom beeping that they cannot figure out where...
As more homeowners and business owners add video cameras to enhance their security systems, the question of alarm monitoring comes up. There is a mistaken perception by some that because they can view the premises when they are away, there is no longer the need to monitor the alarm. There are several reasons why alarm...
A commercial warehouse isn’t an easy target for criminals. But, burglars gain big rewards if they get away with burglarizing it. They may be after consumer products stored there or the machinery and equipment used to run the facility, Either way, criminals find warehouse content very desirable. How can you improve the security of your warehouse?...
Last week in Houston, three brothers were arrested on suspicion of landscaping equipment theft over the last several months. This organized crime ring targeted landscapers while they were working! The crew would be in the backyard or out of sight of their vehicles and this gang would steal their equipment. They would take riding lawn mowers, regular...
From the attack at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta to the Boston Marathon bombing to the suicide bombers outside a soccer game in Paris, criminals and terrorists often target sporting events. These venues attract these types of attacks because of the large number of people all in one place. In addition, there will typically be...
Temperatures feel like summer is already here. Kids will soon be out of school and vacation season will be upon us. There are many things to consider from a security standpoint during the summer: Keeping your Home Safe when you are Away Pool Safety Kids Home Alone for the Summer As you make plans for...
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...
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