When most people hear the term “tailgating” in a security context, they picture someone slipping through a secured door behind an employee. While that is certainly one form of unauthorized access, it is far from the only way it happens. In many businesses, unauthorized access occurs through everyday situations that seem harmless at the time….

When businesses experience a security incident, the first reaction is often to question the technology. People assume a camera failed, an alarm malfunctioned, or a system was outdated. In reality, many security breakdowns happen because of human behavior rather than technical failure. Even the most advanced security systems depend on people following procedures consistently. A…

Some say this is the “most wonderful time of the year” in Texas. No, not back-to-school time, but the beginning of high school football season! We look forward to hearing the crash of football pads, the roar of the crowd and the band playing the school fight song. And in Texas high school stadiums can…

It’s past midnight when Sandy arrives home after dark. The street is quiet and though she’s only a few steps from her front door, she’s anxious about the short trip from the car. If you’ve ever arrived home late at night, you can relate to Sandy’s anxiety. You don’t know what or who lurks in…

The beginning of summer brings outdoor music and art festivals to cities all over the country. These multi-day events are a great way to enjoy the warmer weather, spend time with friends and enjoy a bit of culture. Naturally, any occasion with big crowds in unfamiliar venues will have risks and possible complications. Here are…

National Window Safety Week is coming up the first week of April. The National Safety Council (NSC) designates this as a time to build awareness about the safety issues with windows. Making Windows Safe for Kids Windows are mostly a hazard for young children that don’t understand the risk of falling out of one. More…

Love is in the air during this week of Valentine’s Day! And finding love online is more common than ever with so many dating sites available. However, recent headlines of violent encounters and “romance scams” remind us to be wary of strangers even if they seem amazing in their profiles. This is a good time…

October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, which begs the question “What’s Your Fire Prevention Plan?” As a security system and fire alarm company, we have written about escape planning and other fire safety tips in the past. Reminding folks to make a plan and test that plan for escaping a fire in their home…

See Something, Say Something Awareness Day is September 25 this year. Created by the US Department of Homeland Security, the #SeeSayDay Campaign reminds all of us to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to law enforcement. Originally launched to determine and report terrorist-type activity, the idea behind it can also…

September is National Preparedness month in the US, which was created almost twenty years ago to raise awareness of the need to prepare for natural and other disasters and emergencies. There are now hundreds of national, regional and local governments, as well as private and public health institutions that support emergency preparedness efforts, including FEMA,…