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January 20, 2020

Should Our HOA Install Surveillance Cameras?

Is your homeowners’ association (HOA) considering ways to enhance security measures? Residential security cameras greatly reduce the risk for break-ins, vandalism, and other crimes, and can capture immediate and incontestable evidence should one occur. Before installing video surveillance, however, HOA board members and residents must answer a variety of questions…

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January 13, 2020

How Security Cameras Help Law Enforcement Solve Crimes

There are roughly 2.5 million home burglaries reported each year across the U.S., costing the average homeowner just under $2,500. What’s more alarming is that only 19% of those culprits are caught. That’s because home burglaries often lack credible eyewitnesses and the physical evidence needed to solve the crime. However,…

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February 27, 2018

Robbery, Burglary, and Larceny in Virginia: By the Numbers

The latest crime numbers for Virginia are available, and Maryland Security Professionals would like to share some of the important highlights of the report. Our experienced security consultants provide surveillance camera systems and armed guard services for clients in Virginia, as well as throughout the mid-Atlantic region. When it comes…

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December 21, 2017

5 Best Places to Install Home Security Cameras

Even the most advanced home security cameras can be ineffective if they’re not installed in strategic locations. Security cameras are utilized for two primary purposes: investigation and deterrence. The video your camera records will most often be used to review a crime or accident so that you, the police, and your insurance…

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September 29, 2017

Burglary Prevention Tips for Washington D.C. Residents

More than 1,100 burglaries took place in Washington D.C. in 2017 through September 19. This number is down 26% from the same period in 2016, but it is still far too high. The Metropolitan Police Department has issued tips on ways for Washington D.C. residents to cut down on the…

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