In the FBI’s report on Crime in the United States, Chicago comes in at number four for burglaries with 13,151 in 2015. That means that we need to be aware that our home, loved ones and valued possessions are potentially at risk. With so much at stake, we must find a way to protect our…
While we love our Windy City and wouldn’t trade it for the world, as one of the many security companies in Chicago, we know all too well about the high rate of crime. Broken down by city, the FBI’s Crime in The United States report puts Chicago at number four on the list of cities…
Burglary Safety Tips Burglary safety tips can save lives. Unfortunately, without the proper preventative measures, someone can invade your home. Although many burglars enter a home without violent ambitions, some may take violent measures to protect their identities and avoid the police. Having a plan in this scenario could save your life! If you believe…
Internal theft is theft committed by someone inside your business. Your business owns important assets, and you never know the length people could go for some extra cash. Whether your employees work with high or low value assets, here are some business security tips to prevent theft of company property: Separate Employee Responsibilities Especially when…
Home intrusion is an important asset to add to your home. The average intruder only takes 10 short minutes to enter and leave your home: leaving behind a wake of financial and emotional disarray in their path. The financial burden recorded per robbery averages around $2,000 per invasion, but the invasion costs much more than…
Summer is the time to relax, disconnect, and travel: so why should you be worrying about your home in Chicago when you are on a beach in Florida? Unfortunately, when you are in relax mode that means burglars are in work mode. According to the FBI, crime rates increase by 10% during the summer, the…
Safety checklist can be useful. Moving into a new home? Whether you’re renting or buying, safety should be on your mind! It’s not always at the top of our priority list when we’re moving. After all, there’s so much to think about! But you’ll thank yourself in the long run when you take these measures…
Don’t Underestimate a Burglar People often underestimate burglars. Most burglars know what they’re doing. They do their research before breaking and entering a home. But what are they looking for? You might be surprised. You might even be doing things day in and day out that you don’t even realize are welcoming burglars to your…
Internet security is important. The internet, as full as it is of helpful information, is a breeding ground for criminal activity. Online shopping in particular has become a direct channel for identity theft. Sure, the internet makes shopping infinitely more convenient, but it also makes it a lot riskier. Identity thieves and other online criminals…
Locks are an essential component of home security. Locks keep our valuables safe. We find them on our doors, safes, and we find them protecting lockers full of our possessions. Locks are the barrier between thieves and our things, and we use them every single day. But have you ever stopped to wonder how exactly…
If you haven’t considered a commerical security system for your business, you’re missing thousands of dollars in potential savings. Most Chicagoland owners don’t realize that a commercial security system does even more for their business than prevent theft. In a high-crime area like Chicago, security systems will also reduce your insurance premiums. Crime Stats Per…
Ultimately, every business in the Chicago area have alarm system benefits from Chicago alarm companies. Criminals are predators, and like a predator, they target the weak. The bigger risk they have to take to successfully carry out a crime without getting caught, the less chance they’ll commit that crime. According to an FBI report on…