Identity theft and the misuse of personal data are at an all time high. Protect yourself by being aware of the ways your personal information can get into the wrong hands. * Plastic trails: Each time you make a purchase with your credit or debit card you leave an account of buying habits. Other marketers…
Most accidents occur in the home, and you can prevent most of them. Knowing the danger areas and fixing common hazards can make everyone in the family safer. KITCHEN: Mop up spills promptly. Use extra caution when handling knives and other sharp objects. Use those items only for their use. Never leave pots unattended, and…
We all remember having fire drills back in our school days, but what about fire drills in our homes? Home fires kill more people every year than all other natural disasters combined. How many of us would know exactly what to do in the case of a fire? Here are some steps to keep you…
Learn about lock & key basics. As vulnerable as they are, locks and keys are still one of the most cost-effective security devices. One way to help protect your property is make all keys say, “Do Not Duplicate” stamped on them. It’s not a foolproof deterrent, but it may prevent unauthorized key copying. Another way to…
Alert Protective Services offers a wide variety of products for controlling your security system with your smartphone, tablet or computer. With remote arming and disarming, you can access your security system from anywhere in the world. Arm your home’s security system from the office or disarm your alarm from the road. With our affordable and…
A specialized security system can save lives. Once you’ve protected your home’s exterior perimeter with one of our state-of-the-art security systems, there are additional options available to you to protect precious possessions inside your home. Here are just a few examples of the most common special security measures: Electronics—specialized anti-theft devices are available for all…
While you may think of your pet as one of the family, he or she will appear as an intruder to many motion sensors. This causes the system to initiate an alarm call—which turns out to be a false alarm. This happens because the intruder is your big brown-eyed-pal. Who’s sitting in the corner wondering…
In the past 24 hours over 9,000 families in North America became burglary victims, losing their valuables and their sense of security and peace of mind. You can prevent many of these crimes if you take a few simple steps to protect your home. Home security consist of three simple parts: deter, deny, and detect….
Keeping you business secure is important. Between shoplifting and employee theft alone, people steal over $33 billion from retail establishments each year. In fact, inventory loss ranges from about .7 to 2.2 percent of gross sales. Consider this example: $2 million in retail sales with an inventory loss of just 1.7 percent. This means $34,000…
Tips for safer living can save lives learn more about the tips we have to offer: Rule No. 1 Don’t make yourself an easy target. Do not leave doors or windows unlocked or open when you’re not home. Don’t put cartons for expensive electronics or other valuable purchases out at the curb for trash collection—it…
Though most of us consider home to be the safest place on Earth, desperate criminals break into nearly 3 million homes every year. Luckily, the right security system can either deter thieves or aid in their arrest. For more information, call Alert Protective Services, Inc. at (855) 473-6700. Has your business recently been a target…
If you’re in the process of designing a new home, then you’re probably already overwhelmed by the infinite possibilities. However, it’s important that you understand your options in order to select the features you really need. Low voltage wiring, for example, is a must have for any new home. Here are just a few of…