In the past 24 hours over 9,000 families in North American became burglary victims. They are losing their valuables and their sense of security and peace of mind. Many victims could avoid these crimes if the victims take these few simple steps to protect themselves. Home security consist into three simple parts: deter, deny and…
False alarm prevention is important. Your security system detects and alerts you to intrusions, attempted intrusions and fire emergencies, and can even provide options. If you connect to our central monitoring station, you have the additional layer of protection that comes with a 24/7 direct-connection to help when you need it – whether that’s police…
It’s something most of us don’t give a lot of thought to, and yet it’s one of the most common crimes: grand theft auto. In recent years, automobile manufacturers have greatly improved their standard and optional security system designs to help you protect your new vehicle investment. Bear in mind that while no factory-installed or…
Manufacturers may claim that their electronic garage door openers are high tech and state-of-the-art. The fact is that the vast majority operated units on the market are burglar-friendly, not burglar-proof. Here’s a fr advise you can look into. Like cellular-phone thieves and computer hackers, burglars have entered the electronic age. A criminal can use an…
Evade burglars, the tougher the times the harder burglars work to make ends-meet. A burglary occurs every ten seconds. How can you minimize your risk of becoming a victim? One of the most effective deterrents is a clear warning that your property is protected by a security system. Displaying your window decals often causes many would-be burglars…
Experts estimate that cyber fraud currently accounts for about $100 million a year in losses to unsuspecting victims. While that is a mere drop in the bucket when compared to the estimated $60 billion stolen annually by fraudulent telemarketers, it’s still a figure worthy of our attention. What does cyber fraud look like on your…
Outdoor security can include mechanical barriers, such as fences and gates, as well as electronic security. They represent a homeowner’s ultra-high-end first line of defense and may include any of the following components: Gates and fences can be equipped with sensors. They can also be equipped with cabling and other signal processors to notify you…
As human beings, we love water. We like to drink it, look at it, hear it, bathe with it, sail on it and swim in it. Ours is the “blue planet,” and we seem fascinated by every shimmery molecule of water we see. Whether it’s at poolside or “by-the-sea,” at your favorite lake or in…
Con artists are no fun. Ask your grandmother, or any elderly citizen, what “crimes” they are most afraid of. More than likely they will say they are afraid of robbery and/or assaul when they are out in public. Statistically, however, they focus their fears in the wrong direction. As people grow older their chances of…
We’re all aware of the long-term changes to the concept of neighborhoods. The intimate, lifetime resident neighborhoods that our grandparents know are replace by highly transient communities. People seek more and more privacy, and often share little more than a nodding-acquaintanceship with their neighbors. This lifestyle creates a certain lack of concern for things going on outside our own…
Need a new flashlight? Choosing one isn’t nearly as simple as it used to be. Here’s a quick look at some of the pros and cons and which features make the most sense. Bulbs: Standard filament bulbs give off the lowest light levels. Fluorescent bulbs give off more light and are very energy-efficient, making them best…
If your home’s security system includes smoke and heat alarm sensors, you’ve taken a giant step toward protecting your family night and day. But, realistically, a home fire is a fear-filled and emotionally disturbing disaster that no one ever totally recovers from psychologically. Your best defense against fire in your home is knowing where the…