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The Cost of Alarm Monitoring vs. the Cost of a Break-In

Dec 30, 2019

Property crime in the United States is costly. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, property crimes in 2018 resulted in an estimated $16.4 billion of losses. read more

The Only SimpliSafe Review You Need to Read

Dec 20, 2019

The challenge with any DIY home security system, in our opinion, comes down to the customer experience. read more

Elements of a Business Security System

Oct 29, 2019

A business security system needs to protect people, property, and assets from theft, crime, and fire, both when the business is open or closed. read more

Why Cheaper Isn't Better When It Comes to Security

Oct 24, 2019

The definition of a professional is a person who is engaged in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation rather than as a pastime. DIY means do it yourself, with no direct help from an expert. read more

How Do You Store Security Camera Footage?

Sep 26, 2019

How much storage does a security camera have? It’s a seemingly simple question, with a surprisingly complicated answer. read more

Security Cameras Are Not Created Equal

Sep 09, 2019

Cameras are one of the most critical components in your security arsenal, and not all security cameras are the same. Consider these differences. read more

What Do Villages Require to Add a Security System?

Jul 12, 2019

Every village adopts its own building codes to establish minimum requirements for the safety and well-being of the property owner, occupants, and the general public. read more

Best Security Setup for Small Business

Jun 25, 2019

While no two small businesses are alike, there are commonalities they share when it comes to what they want in a security system. read more

Advantages of Having an Alarm System

May 22, 2019

There are a lot of advantages to having an alarm system. For starters, the National Council for Home Safety and Security says that homes without an alarm system are three times as likely to get burglarized. read more

8 Best Ways to Deter Burglars

Dec 19, 2018

While owning a home security system automatically decreases your chances of being burglarized, there are still important safety precautions you can take to ensure your home is safe from thieves. read more

Staying Safe During the Holidays

Dec 05, 2018

It's a beautiful time of the year, but the holidays come with some inherent severe risks that you should prepare for amidst all the gift buying, cooking, and decorating. Here are some of our top holiday safety tips. read more

The 4 P's of Home Intrusion

Sep 18, 2018

Everyone thinks that a home break in could never happen to them, until it does. In 2016, there were 7,919,035 property crimes reported in the United States. That's a crime committed every four minutes. The damages add up, with losses estimated at $15.6 billion in 2016 alone. Shockingly, 38% of all assaults occur during a home invasion. read more

8 Home Security Tips

Aug 10, 2018

With more than 45 years of experience in the home and business security industry, here are our top eight tips for discouraging intruders and burglars from targeting your home. read more

What to Do After a Burglary

Jun 28, 2018

Arriving home to find that your home has been burglarized is one of the worst feelings someone can have. You're left feeling raw, vulnerable, and angry. In this time of high stress, it may be hard to put your thoughts together to remember everything that now needs to be done. We have put together a list to help make things easier for victims of property crimes. read more

How Do Businesses Prevent Theft?

May 21, 2018

Theft, unfortunately, can take a wide variety of forms. Theft in a retail business might include the loss of physical property from shoplifting; it also can come in the form of embezzlement. read more

7 Tips For Small Business Security

Apr 25, 2018

We hope it never happens to you, but workplace crime is a situation you need to be prepared for. Approximately one-third of our life is spent at work, so this is an environment in which it is imperative you spend time and attention to securing. read more

5 Reasons Why You Need a Home Security System

Mar 05, 2018

Have you found yourself wondering if a home security system is right for you? Read on to find out exactly why one may be right for your home. read more

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