Pets are part of the family and keeping them happy and safe is every pet owner’s goal. While many pets use their animal instincts to stay out of harm’s way, there are people and other animals who may be too much for them to handle. Even certain foods and household items can pose a threat...
As more homeowners and business owners add video cameras to enhance their security systems, the question of alarm monitoring comes up. There is a mistaken perception by some that because they can view the premises when they are away, there is no longer the need to monitor the alarm. There are several reasons why alarm...
Last week in Houston, three brothers were arrested on suspicion of landscaping equipment theft over the last several months. This organized crime ring targeted landscapers while they were working! The crew would be in the backyard or out of sight of their vehicles and this gang would steal their equipment. They would take riding lawn mowers, regular...
You are waiting at the drive-through ATM behind a woman alone in her car. She finishes her transaction and pulls out. But instead of leaving the bank, she pulls up out of the way and sits in her car. Your first thought, “Is she lying in wait for me to finish my transaction and rob...
From the attack at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta to the Boston Marathon bombing to the suicide bombers outside a soccer game in Paris, criminals and terrorists often target sporting events. These venues attract these types of attacks because of the large number of people all in one place. In addition, there will typically be...
The Houston multi-family living market has surged since the end of 2017. Families displaced from their homes because of Hurricane Harvey and significant job growth in the city in the fourth quarter contributed to the spike. High occupancy rates lead to hundreds of tenants residing within a single property. That, plus guests coming on-property, means security...
Business owners across all industries should be aware of the risk of burglary at their commercial property. Each year, business owners lose billions of dollars to theft. According to the FBI’s 2016 Crime Report, over 410,000 non-residence locations suffered a burglary that year. There are simple steps you can follow to help protect your business...
Movies and television shows often depict people being mugged on the street. The thief snatches a woman’s purse or holds up a man for his watch and wallet. It is easy to dismiss these stories as “Hollywood.” But is purse snatching something to be concerned about? According the the FBI’s 2015 Crime Report, there were...
While most families have fire evacuation plans in the event of a house fire, many overlook the importance of a home invasion defense plan. They either assume that they won’t be targeted, or that the police will arrive within a reasonable amount of time. But as the saying goes, hope for the best but prepare...
In an ideal world, criminals would have the respect to know certain places were totally off limits. Surely no one would be malicious or desperate enough to burglarize or vandalize a place of worship. Sadly, this isn’t the case. Burglars will break in anywhere they believe there are items of value. Why Religious Facilities Are...
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