Most of our customers view their security systems as a way to notify residents in the case of a burglary, and rightly so. However, a modern security system can do much more than that. We recommend following several smart security “best practices” that actually put money in our customers’ pockets. In this post, we will…
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With summer vacation right around the corner, security needs often change for parents of school-aged children. During most of the year, homeowners wish to secure an empty house during most of the day. Now homeowners, and parents in particular, must often prepare for a full house during their absence. Some homes will have babysitters in…
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Do-it-Yourself, (or “DIY”) security has gained traction in the last several years. Some security companies, in fact, have popped up that only offer DIY security services. While we offer both options, we also take care to let customers know what to expect following either path. Whether or not one option is “better” than the other often…
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The security alarm business is often, in many ways, a reactionary business. Many of our customers, after all, call us after experiencing a break-in rather than before. Likewise, our customers often take steps to add security to their existing systems after getting caught off guard by a situation they did not think of when installing…
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Small businesses like our own make up a large percentage of our customers. While many people plan on ending this week with Cinco de Mayo celebrations, not everybody is aware that this is also our nationally recognized Small Business Week. As Forbes points out, small business employ nearly 50% of all workers nation-wide. This post aims to…
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When most people think about security systems, they think about systems that alert the authorities and sound an alarm in the case of a burglary or fire. However, many of our customers install security systems in order to install panic devices. Panic buttons come in many different forms for many different purposes. Our customers often…
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Spring break is here, and summer is following closely. Peak vacation season is right around the corner. Not coincidentally, peak burglary season will begin exactly when vacation season starts up. The U.S. Department of Justice details various trends in home burglaries in this report, and a quick glance shows a strong correlation between burglaries and the arrival…
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Door security is one of the top priorities to security professionals, and for good reason. Doors provide the easiest and, for criminals, often the safest entry point into a victim’s home. As one inmate at the Oregon Department of Corrections said to KGW8 News in a study conducted late last year: “I would kick in the door rather…
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If you are in the market for a security system, you may find yourself overwhelmed. As with many products, the options for security system types and providers appear nearly endless. However, you may find that you know less about security systems than many other items or services you shop for. For example, when car shopping, you likely…
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One of the most common reasons people install a security system is to help them keep watch over their pets. Ironically enough, some people also believe that they do not need a security system if they have a pet — especially if that pet is a large dog. Of course, both a fire or burglary…
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