As part of a greater crime reduction effort, the City of Houston now requires security cameras posted outside certain businesses. With input from the Houston Police Department, the city legal department created an ordinance that focuses on the kinds of businesses that attract the most instances of violent crime and theft. These include convenience stores,...
Construction industry leaders estimate they suffer $1 billion a year in losses due to theft. Unscrupulous employees or subcontractors may take tools or leftover materials. But, the bulk of these losses on construction sites comes from actual theft by a third-party. A 2015 study by the National Equipment Register found that Texas had the most...
Did you know that most insurance companies offer a discount on your homeowners policy for a monitored alarm? In addition, if you have security alarm coverage for your entire home and your smoke detectors are tied in to this alarm system, you can often get an even bigger discount from your insurer. Depending on the carrier,...
When you think of work-related injuries, workplace violence probably doesn’t come to mind. People use the term “going postal” almost as a joke these days. But the origin of the phrase is from a series of incidents where postal workers shot or killed their managers or co-workers. That is no joke. The Occupational Safety and...
The “Be Someone” message painted on the bridge on I45 in downtown Houston was a local icon for ten years. The original artists re-painted it anytime it was vandalized or altered. They changed it a few times based on timely activist messages. In 2021 they announced they would no longer be keeping it up. But...
Birthday, anniversary, or any other gift giving occasion – searching for that perfect gift is always a challenge. For the techie in your life, the latest gadget is always a terrific option. Better yet if that gadget is focused on safety and security – kill two birds with one stone! Give the gift they want...
There are currently more than 20 million students enrolled in college courses, according to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) National Center for Education Statistics. Many schools require that first-year students live on campus. The dorm is a great way to meet new friends, form study groups and it provides easy access to classes and...
Are you going on vacation? Or, perhaps, traveling for business? If so, you may be making a hotel room your “home away from home.” Hotel safety should be an important consideration. While it may lack the comforts of home, a hotel shouldn’t lack the security. Keep these safety tips in mind the next time you...
The FBI reported there was over $1 billion in losses in 2020 based on complaints of fraud against those over 60. Schemes against the elderly take on all forms. They often appeal to their lack of tech knowledge or tug on their heartstrings. Some seniors are physically or mentally vulnerable to these fraudsters. Others are...
Alarm systems use cellular communication to send signals to the central station for monitoring. These devices get upgraded every few years to reflect the cellular standard of the time. The current standard is what is called LTE which is 4G, with 5G coming soon. Over time, the cellular providers stop supporting previous versions. 2G was...
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