According to an old piece in Security World News, it seems that burglars do strike twice at the same home or business. There have been so many documented cases of homes being hit twice, sometimes months or even years apart that law enforcement officials estimate that a home that has been burglarized has a better…
If you’ve ever been skeptical whether a neighborhood watch program would work in your neighborhood, you think again. Yes, there is quite the difference between prevention and changing the motivations of criminals. But you still have to get properly coordinated with your neighborhood watch system in order to bring the best communication. Being connected with…
We know you have several choices when it comes a Long Island alarm company and protecting your home, belongings, and family. Compare us to any Long Island alarm company and you’ll soon find out why we can’t be beat. Here are some of the things to consider when choosing an alarm company, and why we stand…
Besides causing financial loss, burglaries can also create severe emotional trauma. Tragically, 32.6 percent of burglars find ways to break into homes. If you know the various ways how burglars get in your home, you’ll be better prepared to protect your property and your home security. Here are some of the methods burglars use to enter…
A firearm, whether it is a hunting rifle or a hand gun used for home defense, is a tool designed to kill another living thing. Therefore firearm safety at home is a paramount consideration in order to prevent an accident that could lead to tragedy. The National Rifle Association has some useful ideas to make…
Leaving your children home with another person can be a little nerve-wracking. Whether it is a night out for you and your spouse or a regular occurrence, you can prepare your family and your home to have a safe, comfortable babysitting experience. Here are some great babysitter safety tips. Picking a Babysitter: If possible, pick…
Have you thought about fire alarm monitoring for your home while you’re away on vacation this summer? Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean fire hazards can’t still exist. Some people think that just because it’s summer, a fire can’t happen. We usually associate fire dangers with the winter, mostly because we have heat on in…
Safety for senior citizens in the home is a continual worry for those with older parents or relatives living on their own. With the world an even more dangerous place than what it was when they were young, it might be bewildering to them on how to cope. Likewise, your own responsibility in making sure…
Do you know how long you’ve had your alarm system in your house? Is it possible your alarm system is outdated? That might not be the question (intended as the answer) that you want to hear during the time of year when burglaries usually increase. What signs do you have on your alarm system that…
While you might think primarily about the alarm system hardware and software being installed in your home, and even believe it is the most important part of your system, we would respectfully beg to disagree. We believe that an alarm system is only as good as the alarm system monitoring and the ability to monitor…
Have you thought about your home security during the summer compared to other times of the year? For those who still haven’t invested in a security system for their Long Island home, risk is already a factor. But timing couldn’t be more perfect to consider home security now because evidence shows that summer is the…
Did you know that the earliest electro-magnetic alarm systems were patented 160 years ago? This early forerunner of today’s sophisticated alarm systems relied on the closing of an electric circuit to set off a ringing bell that would alert homeowners that a window or door had been opened. Fortunately, when we started this business, there…