Security Tips for People Who Live Alone
The world looks very different today than it did in the middle of the 20th century. Everything costs more, there wasn’t much of the technology we see today and only 7.7 percent of people lived alone (according to data from the U.S. Census). That number is nearly double today, with [...]
Security Tips for Rental Properties
Safety. It’s all of our responsibility, in a way. But for some of us, it’s actually an official part of our job title. Rental property owners fall in this group when it comes to tenant safety. If you're a property manager or landlord, taking care of your tenants and keeping [...]
5 Security-Related Tax Breaks You Should Know about
As we approach the end of the year, there is still time to get valuable tax breaks related to the security of your home, home office or business. The main problem is that many people aren’t aware of these tax breaks and don’t take advantage of them. Do you qualify [...]
6 Security Tips for Selling a Home
You make sure your home is safe and sound when you're living in it. That's to be expected. But what about when you sell your home? You still need to protect it (and any belongings still inside). Summer is one of the most popular times for relocations and travel, so [...]
Why Thefts Increase During the Summer
The weather isn't the only thing that changes each season—crime does as well. Summer, in particular, is a time when certain crimes like thefts and burglaries become more prevalent. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Justice, “rates of… household crimes tended to be higher in the summer [...]
Security Tips for Retail Stores
Shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) are ongoing challenges for many businesses each year. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey, “theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security executives reported increases in the [...]
Security Tips for Assisted Living Facilities
When it comes to assisted living facilities, the health, happiness and peace of mind of its residents are all a priority for staff. After all, one of the main purposes of assisted living facilities is to ensure older citizens can be safe while still maintaining their independence. Improving security is [...]
