Anthony had been a career burglar in the Charlotte, North Carolina area from the early 1980s until he was apprehended in 1999. He confessed to burglarizing over 600 homes. As part of a plea bargain, the Charlotte police worked with Anthony to discover his methods.For several days Anthony drove with the police throughout his old […]
You have decided to have a security system installed in your home or business. Now you are tasked with the confusing task of which company to choose. The competition is brisk out there with so many security contractors to choose from. Here are some important considerations to keep in mind when you are interviewing contractors […]
Webster, New York, an upper class suburb outside of Rochester New York continues to experience residential burglaries during the night. A local news article published on October 9th highlighted one of the many streets falling victim to these nighttime burglaries. As a result the Webster, New York Police Department issues a press release on their […]
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Quick Stats on Women Workers, 2010, roughly 59% of women in the United States are currently in the workforce, many of whom have children living at home. And the number of single‐parent homes is also increasing dramatically. If you are one of the many members of the workforce […]
The holiday season is about to jump into full swing. Busy party schedules, shopping and travels to relatives and friends can leave homes unoccupied. According to police and the FBI, residential crime spikes during the holidays. Day are shorter and there is less daylight. Homes fill up with unwrapped presents, and burglars are busy shopping […]
An Upstate, New York town known for a “life worth living” has suffered through a recent spike in home break-ins (Read article here). The thieves’ loot consists of items ranging from laptops, iPods and keys. Even more worrisome is the fact that thieves are entering the homes between 2am and 6am all while families are […]
Let’s set the scene… You need an alarm, camera or key fob access system installed for your home or business. You want it to meet all your criteria relative to features and scheduling of the work. The sales person assures you that all will be perfect! The sales person also tells you that the system […]
Do you or your kids have a Facebook account? How about Twitter? MySpace? Google+? When you are shopping for an appliance or a home, do you use the internet? Do you go online to do shopping or research? Some call the internet the World “Wild” Web. Why? Read one and you shall be in the […]
Up until recently you had limited choices for security systems. You would buy an alarm or camera system from a security company. That was it. They are easy to spot. Most security companies usually have SECURITY as their middle name. For example, Keystone Security Systems has a middle name of SECURITY. And why is that? […]
I often hear from homeowners “I can’t afford to have a home security system” or “I have extended myself financially and can’t justify the cost of a home alarm.” Considering all the expenses a homeowner has, utilities, insurance, taxes, repairs, decorating expenses, lawn care and others an alarm system is just one more expense you […]
