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Are you a homeowner or a business owner in search of a security system? It can be overwhelming to choose the right one; you don’t want an expensive system that has more features than you realistically need. Conversely, you don’t want a bare-bones system that doesn’t give you the protection and peace of mind you need. This is comparable to a Goldilocks scenario, neither too many, nor too few, but just right. Let’s take a deeper look at different security systems and whom they benefit as well, as well as both advantages and disadvantages: Unmonitored system – An unmonitored system does not connect to a central monitoring station. Instead. A loud alarm will blare inside and outside the house to alert you and neighbors to an intruder. If you’re not home, however, your neighbors would have to call the authorities in the event of a break in or fire. One advantage of an unmonitored system is that you won’t have to pay to connect to a monitoring station. A disadvantage, on the other h...

Burglary prevention can be difficult. It can be as simple as checking the status of your doors or as time-consuming as performing a risk and safety assessment at your residential apartment, retail center, industrial hub, office space, or other type of commercial property. Here are some burglary prevention tips to help deter criminals and thieves. Secure All Potential Entrances Doors – Sturdy wood or metal reinforced doors should be used.   Some doors have an exterior glass. This should be made of laminated glass or “strong glass” to provide additional strength. Doors should have at least one single deadbolt lock and use as few keys as possible. Windows – Just like doors with exterior glass, windows should be made of laminate or “strong glass.” Additional window treatments can be added to help prevent or deter smash and grab robberies. Roofs– Hide and protect access ladders. Thieves could also gain access to rooftops with tree limbs, adjoining roofs, antenna t...

While you celebrate the holidays remember that home burglars are also planning how to celebrate theirs possibly with you as a potential sponsor. People tend to relax during the holidays and therefore home robbers view this time as an opportunity to gain entry into your home for cash and cash equivalents like credit cards, gifts or electronic gadgets, jewellery etc. Here are a few tips of what home robbers look for when shopping for a house to burglarize. These tips will help you enjoy the holidays without incident. • Your home is a private place and should remain private, do not allow strangers inside your yard or home. Remember criminals also do intelligence gathering on how to gain entry into a home or valuables that can be obtained. Exercise common-sense precautions, including minimizing your profile, avoiding overt displays of wealth and maintaining good situational awareness. Criminals may sometimes be armed, if accosted, do nothing to resist or antagonize assailants. • T...