Archive for February, 2010
Alarm Stickers – do they work?
Do Alarm Stickers really work? When you were last in any commercial premises did you see signs warning that you were under surveillance, or that guard dogs patrolled the premises? You looked around didn’t you? You wanted to see the cameras or the dogs and didn’t see any. Of course, that’s because they were carefully [...]
Floor Alarms for Your Retail Store
If you run a retail outlet on your own and can’t afford expensive security devices, Floor Alarms might just be the answer for you. A floor alarm can be placed at the entrance to your store and have the appearance of just a simple mat. They are non-slip on both sides so there is no [...]
Benefits of Security Cameras
There are a number of benefits to installing security cameras in your home and business. Even the mere presence of a security camera hints at a sophisticated security system, and can deter burglars or shoplifters. In a business context, the presence of security cameras can help prevent shoplifting, as well as any theft by employees. [...]
False Alarms are a Serious and High-Dollar Matter
In Toronto, false alarms are a serious and high-dollar matter. Like many major cities in the United States, the largest city in Canada is no different. False alarms have been causing headaches for local police and fire departments there too. This means they are upping the fines, or at least trying to. If some Toronto [...]
Using Yard Alarms
In many cases, when people think of installing security alarms in their home, they don’t think of yard alarms. Instead, they think first of their front door and driveway, considering these to be the most likely entry points for a burglar or vandal. However, most home invasions take place from the rear of the house. [...]
Do it Yourself Security Systems: Tips and Tricks
Do it yourself security systems are a great option for home and business owners, as they offer a valuable means to ensure the safety of your property. They also mean that because you’ll be doing the work yourself, the resulting system will better match your needs as a property owner. However, it can be difficult [...]
Medical Alert. keep your ageing or disabled loved ones safe
We can help keep your ageing or disabled loved ones safe in their own home with a medical alert system. You might be wondering what exactly is a medical alert system and how does it work. Well, put simply a medical alert system is a wireless electronic monitoring device which is connected to your home [...]
Medical Alarms
Medical Alarms are a great means of enabling your elderly relatives to stay in their own homes longer. Nobody likes to admit that they can’t cope on their own any longer. Ageing can be a lonely and frightening time but it doesn’t have to be. The knowledge that help is close at hand can be [...]
Tips for Joining a Home Security Forum
If you’re looking for ways to improve the security of your home, a home security forum may be able to give you the information you need, while helping you build relationships with like-minded individuals. Search online for home security forums to see if there is one, or even a few, that look interesting and relevant [...]
What Level of Protection is Offered by Fire Safes?
When purchasing fire safes for your home and business one of your main concerns should be the level of fire protection and security offered by the safe. Given that they are designed to hold your more important valuables and documents, it’s essential that you choose one with an adequate fire rating. Most high quality safes [...]
Tips for Placing Yard Alarms
Installing yard alarms can be a good investment in your home security. This is because yards often have poor visibility due to trees and ground cover, as well as the fact that they can often be easily accessed, both of which are particularly inviting to potential burglars or vandals. Consider if there are any likely [...]
Burglar alarms are now a simple and inexpensive way to foil a burglar’s plans.
Once the domain of only the very rich homes or larger business, burglar alarms are now more common in average homes. That’s largely because the cost of purchasing systems has dropped significantly but partly because things have changed for the average criminal. Where once thieves would target vulnerable businesses where the pickings were larger, businesses [...]
Choosing Baby Monitors
Baby monitors are a popular choice for parents of infants and young children, as they offer peace of mind by letting you know whether your baby is distressed or upset. However, their popularity means that there are a great many products on the market, so that it can be difficult to select the right product [...]
Home Security Monitoring
Home Security Monitoring is an important part of your overall security strategy. The benefits of having your home security system monitored are many: If you’re away when an alarm is triggered, the monitoring company will either dispatch a security officer or notify the police so that quick action can be taken; If the alarm triggered [...]
Personal Security
Is it time you took your personal security seriously? According to FBI statistics for the year 2008: California, Florida and Texas take the prize for the highest number of aggravated assaults numbering 103,892, 82.681 and 76.279 respectively. The weapons of choice were: California 19,126 (firearms), 16,601 (knives or cutting instruments) and 37,917 (other weapons), 30,249 [...]