A recent wave of restaurant and bar burglaries across Harris County has left many Houston business owners shaken and searching for solutions. Surveillance footage shows groups of intruders smashing through glass doors in the early morning hours, quickly ransacking registers and liquor shelves before vanishing into the night. With the frequency and boldness of these...
The best defense is a strong offense. That may include exuding strength, situational awareness and being undistracted. Predators are looking for an easy target so doing eveything you can do to convince them that’s not you is essential. A would-be criminal will likely move past the person who is walking with confidence, has their head...
More and more neighborhood associations or HOAs are investing in access control and CCTV to protect their residents and assets. After having vandals damage pool equipment and landscaping and seeing trespassers using private amenities, security became an important community priority. What some have found even with cameras is the difficulty in identifying the culprit when...
Managing commercial property can be a challenge. Building tenants may have different needs, including working hours, climate control, parking and visitor management. A well managed building is a tenant’s dream and helps to keep the building full and the occupants happy. The safety and security of those working onsite every day should be a top...
As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to gift-giving, celebrations and, of course, online shopping. But with the convenience of doorstep deliveries also comes a rising risk of package theft, especially during this high-traffic season. Porch pirates know this is prime time for valuable deliveries left unattended. Follow these tips for holiday package theft...
Many newer neighborhoods use community mailboxes instead of each home having theirs onsite. Apartment complexes also rely on this setup for mail delivery for their residents. While this makes it easier for the mail carrier to deliver, it also opens up the possibility of theft on a wider scale. A recent video has been circulating...
As temperatures are already soaring, staying cool is on the top of everyone’s list. Don’t forget about pets this summer as well. Make sure you have everything in place to help them beat the heat. The Red Cross even offers an online course for dog and cat first aid. If the temperatures are too hot...
Did you know there is no criminal law in Texas against squatting? While the process to take over ownership of a property via squatter’s rights is long and cumbersome, the actual act of living in a property that you have no legal claim to is much too easy. State legislators have brought this up as...
According to the Harvard Business Review, a routine is not the same as a habit. You can turn a routine into a habit. But it is important to pick wisely those behaviors you want to turn into a habit. Establishing a habit requires some attention and concentration, and is not as simple as some would...
As summer break from school starts to draw to a close, many young people have returned from vacation, finished camps and boredom has set in. For most this means sleeping late and getting that summer reading assignment done. For a few though, idle hands are a formula for mischief-making. Petty crime always goes up in...
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