Author Archive for Annie Blanco
Annie is the spokesperson for Home Security Store and Editor in Chief for Security World News. For the past decade she has been in the public eye working in television news from Anchor to Film Critic to Helicopter Reporter.
How to Survive a Submerged Car
It’s unlikely that it would happen, but if it does, here’s what to do. First and foremost, you should stay calm and preserve your energy.
National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) has proven to be an effective, inexpensive, and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.
China Predicted for Surveillance Boom
After a disappointing 2009, the China market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment is expected to exceed a 20% revenue growth this year.
Is Your Cat a Crime Fighter?
Whether you love them or hate them, cats are getting some good publicity, as a new study on cat DNA is released. The study suggests that cat fur can help catch criminals.
Shoe Scanning Device Debuts at Indianapolis Airport
Morpho Detection, Inc. has launched a data collection study of its next generation ShoeScanner™ at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Memphis Police Department Reduces Crime with IBM Predictive Analytics Software
The Memphis Police Department is reporting that it has enhanced its crime fighting techniques with IBM predictive analytics software and reduced serious crime by more than 30%, including a 15% reduction in violent crimes since 2006.
Preventing Pets from Starting Home Fires
An estimated 500,000 pets are affected each year by home fires.
U.S. Jewel Theft
According to the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, crimes against U.S. jewelry firms last year resulted in losses of nearly $100 million.
Putting Out Small Fires with Fire Extinguishers
Both small and large fires are caused every day by a variety of things, including children playing with matches, smoking, and old power cords.
Tracking Your Kids Anytime & Anywhere
There is an old-school way of parenting and there’s also a new-school way. I’m not saying which way is better, but what I am saying is technology offers parents more choices than ever before.
Barefoot Bandit Highlights Concerns over Small Airport Security
Police in the Bahamas continue their search of the island for a pilot who vanished last week after wrecking a small plane in the waters of the Bahamas.
Protecting Children from Abduction | Technology can Help
A child going missing is a parent’s worst nightmare. That’s why parents should talk to their kids about safety, not only at home, but while they are away.
ATM & Debit Card Safety Awareness Month
The month of June is ATM and Debit Card Safety Awareness Month. In that regard PULSE is offering some tips
What is GSM?
GSM stands for global system for mobile communication. About 80% of the world uses GSM technology when placing wireless calls.
What are Alarm Zones?
There are many basic terms and definitions when it comes to understanding a home or business burglar alarm system. One such definition is an alarm zone.