Protect your Mail from Thieves

From smash and grabs from your car to packages disappearing off your porch, it seems nothing is safe from thieves anymore. But sometimes the criminal is looking for more than just a quick item or cash.  Those targeting mailboxes are often looking for credit cards and other private information that they can use to steal...

The Advantages of a Gated Community

Looking for your first house? Upgrading to a bigger house? Downsizing for retirement? There is a lot to consider when buying a home. In addition to the fun parts like design, location and amenities, security should be high on your list.  One of the most apparent signs of a security-minded community is the presence of gates...

Is this Security Company Legit?

Choosing a security company is a very serious decision.  What is more important than keeping your home and family or business safe? You want a reputable and skilled company that you can trust and count on for years to come. In recent years, video cameras have become much more affordable and accessible. As a result,...

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Things You Probably Don’t Know about Fire/Security Systems!

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...

Keep Thieves and Vandals Away from Holiday Decorations!

Call them Scrooge or the Grinch or just call them what they are – criminals. While it may just feel like horseplay or mischief to them, stealing or vandalizing holiday decorations is a crime.  According to a study by an insurance provider, 22.6 million Americans have had their holiday decorations stolen or vandalized. Sometimes these...

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Protecting your Packages from Theft

It’s frustrating when you order a product but never receive it. Especially when you check the tracking, and discover the status says “delivered.” This often means that your packages were stolen from your porch. Unfortunately, incidents such as this are all too common, especially around the holidays. An estimated 25.9 million Americans have had packages stolen. But...

Beware of these Holiday Fire Hazards

There’s no faster way to ruin the holidays than by accidentally sparking a house fire. From deep fryers to tree lights and faulty smoke detectors, these are just a few of the many holiday fire hazards that homeowners should address. Test Your Smoke Detectors When was the last time that you tested the smoke detectors...

Keeping Bicycles Safe from Theft

I remember sitting at the desk in my former home office which had a big window looking out on to the street. Two teenage boys came by, one on a bike and one on foot.  The next thing I saw, the boy on foot was now on a bike (my bike!) and riding down my...

Staying Safe on the Trails

Exercise can be fun in the great outdoors, but walking, running or biking on a popular trail can also hold risks. Attackers often see walking paths and trails as an opportunity for them to strike. They may follow women joggers into the bathroom off the trail or pull them off their bikes and assault them....

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