Securing Your Online Privacy
With all the hype these days concerning the breach of personal information on Facebook, privacy is on the mind of everyone who has an online presence. According to Experian, the credit scoring company, social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are...
Client Update/Spring 2018
Well, spring has arrived and you all adjusted your clocks for daylight saving time. While you were at it, did you also remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as well? Changing batteries in these devices every time you reset your...
Keys Aren’t Enough Anymore
Wireless technology has made the introduction and use of smart door locks more and more popular and convenient everyday. Standard keyed locks can be picked, keys can be lost or broken and spare keys left "under the mat" might be easily found and used by the wrong...
Should You Have Security Cameras In Your Home?
Installing security cameras outside of your home is always a great first step toward safeguarding your family and securing your home and property, but should you also have cameras inside your home? This can be a very tricky question since placement of interior cameras...
Beware of Cheap Smoke Alarms
All too often we see a story on TV about a tragic fire that took place somewhere in the country. Many times the people involved in these fires never installed even an inexpensive smoke alarm, or never replaced the batteries in it. A battery operated smoke alarm only...
Retail Business Security Tips
For any retail store, security can and should be a major concern. Shoplifting is a constant and costly problem, with retailers facing an up hill battle trying to maintain the bottom line. According to a National Retail Federation survey, loss of inventory cost the...
Warehouse Security
Warehouses are meant to store large quantities of stock and equipment for a company. Some business owners may think that sturdy doors and thick concrete walls are all they need to protect their goods, or that they will never suffer a loss or have to go through the...
Securing Your Garage From Intruders
Your garage houses many valuable items - bikes, lawn care tools, sports equipment, and sometimes, even your car. But the garage is often overlooked by many homeowners when it comes to security. Garages, whether attached or separated from the house, can be the target...
Alternatives To a House Key
Getting locked out of your house can be a real pain. Whether you left your keys inside, or maybe at work; you don’t want to be locked out of your home or office. In this day and age, leaving a spare key under a doormat, is like inviting people to rob you blind. But...
Drug-Related Robberies on the Rise
In areas all around New York City, abuse of pharmaceutical drugs, as well as heroin, has been on the rise for years. On Staten Island alone, there were over 100 reported heroin and opioid related overdoses in 2016. When drug abuse in communities is on the rise, crime...