Regarding shopping mall safety, statistics show that things have gotten tough for shoplifters and dishonest employees these days. Indeed in a recent survey conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, more than 1 million people were caught in 2013 in only 23 large retailers. This number is quite significant since it marks a two-year consecutive increase of…
There is an up side and a down side to hiding a spare key outside. It can come in handy if you are locked out; however, you also run the risk of an intruder finding it and gaining access. The key to enjoying the benefit of a spare key while reducing the risk involves hiding…
The fact that many new cars are difficult to hot wire has led to an increase in carjacking in recent years. While this crime is on the rise, the good news is that carjacking awareness can help you avoid becoming a victim. Here are some things you should keep in mind. Be Aware of your…
Sound the alarm and let it be known, All Island Security has been voted best alarm company on Long Island! This is the 10th anniversary of the Bethpage Best of Long Island program run by the Long Island Press and sponsored by the Bethpage Federal Credit Union. The Bethpage Best of LI contest is a…
From winter storms to heavy rain and even terrorist events, your family could become home bound for days or even weeks with little or no notice. Home emergency kits are an essential part of family safety and can make the difference between an inconvenience and severe discomfort when problems arise. Your home emergency kit doesn’t have to…
Keeping your home safe is a year round job, but different seasons provide different challenges. For those who want to keep their homes safe during the winter there are a lot of little things that can make a big difference when it comes to being a target for a burglary. Here are some home security…
When you invest in an alarm system for your home, you receive a sense of safety and security for your family and property. You also get another benefit: peace of mind, knowing that your home and family is monitored 24 hours a day. Even if you are away, someone is watching out for you and…
A very large part of home ownership is having good home security. This comes with using common steps and knowing how to preempt a burglar’s attack. But before that, you must know how burglars get in your home. They Remain Inconspicuous The vast majority of burglars don’t enter a person’s home looking for trouble. They would like…
Attention holiday shoppers… The Season of Taking is upon us. We’re in that time of year where millions of shoppers are on the prowl for the perfect gifts to give to their loved ones. But there are also other people on the prowl who would have no qualms about stealing from you if given the…
Every parent worries about the safety of their children when they’re not around. Just because your children are at home, it doesn’t mean they are completely safe and secure. Children are curious and adventurous and they can end up in some precarious or even dangerous situations. However, a diligent parent will always stay one step…
You like to rely on your gas, electric, or oil furnace to heat up your home for comfort and efficiency. But the fireplace was one of the reasons you bought the home, so you like to get a crackling fire going in winter and around the holidays. Unfortunately, the byproducts of that pleasure can be…
Do you travel often? If so, you should know that identity theft is something you should be concerned about. When you travel, you are not checking your mail box at home. If there is a letter in there that a thief can get, it will give them valuable information about your identity and that’s how…