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 [...]
Solutions to 5 Common Auto Security Issues
Sometimes, a bad day can make it seem like everything is going wrong. Is it just you? Is there some sort of bad karma you’re making up? An evil deity with you in their crosshairs, perhaps? Issues can pop up in any area of our lives, but they’re especially frustrating [...]
4 Ways to Improve the Security of Your Garage Door
As we’ve covered on this blog before, your garage door is one of the most vulnerable entry points in your home. But if your garage door is in need of repairs or lacks other basic improvements, it might be even more vulnerable than you think. There are ways to improve [...]
Security Tips for Restaurants
From purse snatchings and pocket pickings to drive-thru robberies and even homicides, there are a variety of potential crimes that can happen at restaurants. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), “the most common places of occurrence (for crimes like these) were in commercial places such as restaurants, bars [...]
5 Ways to Improve Rental Property Security in DFW
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is known for a lot of things, from Tex-Mex and cowboy hats to long commutes and unpredictable weather. It’s also known for its number of renters, as six out of every 10 people living in DFW are renting their residence instead of purchasing it. Since there [...]
Mail-In Security Kits vs. Professional Locksmith Installation
SimpliSafe. Ring. Nest. Consumers these days can easily buy a security kit online, have it shipped to their house and set it up themselves. But are these DIY options really worth it? Should you trust your home security to a product you can buy online? Let's compare these mail-in security [...]
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 [...]
4 Types of Smart Security Devices to Consider for Your Home or Business
Whoever said you can’t put a price on peace of mind was right. Your home and your business are where you feel comfortable, so it only makes sense that you would want to feel safe in both of these places as well, right? That can be difficult if you’re worried [...]
How Much of Your Business’ Budget Should You Allocate for Security?
Security is an important part of all of our lives, especially if you’re a commercial business owner. Budgeting is also a concern. Too much of your budget allocated for security will eat into your profits. Too little can do the same thing if your inventory is vulnerable to theft. What’s [...]
