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,…
Read MoreAs the new year approaches and people begin sketching out their goals for the year, you can expect home improvement projects to make the cut on many peoples’ lists. Based on current trends, there are a few improvements we can expect a lot of homeowners to make to their home.…
Read MoreHoliday pop-up shops are a great way to increase exposure, boost sales, try something new, or to offer a temporary service, product, or experience for shoppers ready to splurge. However, these cute, temporary storefronts could also leave you vulnerable to theft. In order to keep your holidays bright and cheery…
Read MoreThe holidays can be a stressful time for many, from shopping for the perfects gifts to fighting large crowds at the airport. During the process of planning and packing for extended stays with our family, we can sometimes forget that the holidays are also a prime season for home burglaries.…
Read MoreWhile the holiday season is festive, merry, and bright for many people, for retailers, it’s when they see the highest rate of inventory loss, or “shrinkage,” up to 37 percent. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, retail thefts go up exponentially. Annually across the U.S., retailers lose roughly $6 billion due…
Read MoreVacation homes are a place for you and your family to escape to so that you can enjoy barbeques and boating in the summer, hiking amongst fall foliage, or skiing in winter. However, because your cottage in the woods or beach home spends more time empty than occupied, it can…
Read MoreIce skating rinks can be fun for the whole family, whether it’s a temporary outdoor arena for winter festivities or a permanent indoor structure shared by athletes and casual skaters. Because these areas are generally filled with families, it’s hard to see why there would be a need to install…
Read MoreLicense Plate Recognition cameras, or LPR cameras, were originally designed as a tool for law enforcement personnel to track down stolen vehicles. However, the popularity and uses of this camera technology have since spread. Before understanding how you can employ an LPR camera in your current or new surveillance system,…
Read MoreThe time of pumpkins patches, corn mazes, and apple orchards are upon us, which also means a slew of fun fall festivals hosted by churches, schools, municipalities, and other community-based organizations are marked in the calendar. If you’re planning a festival to welcome the change of season, be sure that…
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