When most people hear the term “tailgating” in a security context, they picture someone slipping through a secured door behind an employee. While that is certainly one form of unauthorized access, it is far from the only way it happens. In many businesses, unauthorized access occurs through everyday situations that seem harmless at the time....
Planning a vacation is exciting, but before you head out the door, it is important to think about how your home will look and function while you are away. Many homeowners remember to lock the doors and set the alarm, but modern security systems offer additional features that can help make your home appear occupied...
In many businesses, security risks are not constant throughout the day. Some of the most vulnerable moments happen during routine transitions, especially during employee shift changes. The 10 to 15 minutes between one team leaving and another arriving can create temporary gaps in awareness, communication, and access control. While these moments may seem minor, they...
You Might Only Need It Once—But It Has to Work Most of us will go our entire lives without ever hitting a panic button or hearing a smoke detector go off during a real emergency. That’s the goal, right? But just because these devices are for worst-case scenarios doesn’t mean they can be ignored. In...
Ensuring the safety of our children is a top priority for every parent, and educating them about fire safety is a crucial component of home safety. Children, especially those under five, are at a higher risk during home fires, being twice as likely as others to suffer fatalities in such incidents. By instilling fire safety...
Fire and intrusion alarm systems are essential for keeping us safe. They alert us to potential dangers, helping us take action quickly. But false alarms? They’re a real pain. They can cause unnecessary panic, disrupt our day and waste valuable resources. Let’s explore why it’s important to avoid those false alarms and some easy tips...
The recent anniversary of the September 11th attacks remind us that “If you see something, you should say something”. This campaign from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created to raise public awareness about terrorism and the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local authorities. September 25th is the official #SeeSayDay. What are the...
October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home...
See Something, Say Something Awareness Day is September 25 this year. Created by the US Department of Homeland Security, the #SeeSayDay Campaign reminds all of us to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to law enforcement. Originally launched to determine and report terrorist-type activity, the idea behind it can also...
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...
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