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When are Burglars most Likely to Strike?

Home invasion happens once every fifteen seconds in the United States, according to data by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Imagine returning home from a long day at work or a vacation to discover burglars have broken in. There are ways to protect your home from burglary, such as knowing when criminals are most likely to...

Is Ride-Sharing Safe?

Ride-sharing changes the way people get from place to place, especially for busy venues or nights out on the town. But is ride-sharing safe?  Passengers recently shot a driver in Mission Bend in Houston. They then carjacked his car. Drivers have also reported being assaulted, spit on and verbally abused. Passengers have reported incidents of...

Emergency Response for Seniors On-the-Go

According to the Pew Research Center, 10,000 men and women reach retirement age each day in the United States. This will continue until 2030 when all baby boomers will have reached the age of 65. While they may be eligible for retirement benefits, a large number of these seniors are still active and healthy. They...

Creating a “Smart” Home

What makes a Smart Home? Home automation is often seen as a complement to a security system installation.  This “smart” functionality can also help boost the security of your home. Lights on a timer give the illusion of occupancy when you are not home. Keyless entry allows for housekeepers, contractors or overnight visitors to enter...

Keeping Your Home Safe When You Are Away

It’s estimated that 60% of residential burglaries occur during the daytime hours when homes are unoccupied. Of course, it’s impossible to occupy your home 100% of the time, nor would you want to. Most of us must leave our homes during the day for work and for longer stretches of time like during vacations or...

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10 Ways to Secure Your Home Before Your Summer Vacation

Ahhh….summer vacation. Time to unplug, relax, unwind and have some fun with friends or loved ones. The summer months see the highest number of burglaries, often due to people being away. So, while you’re scrambling to find sunscreen and other vacation necessities, don’t forget about securing your home while you’re away. So here are ways to...

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