According to the FBI, a property break-in occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S., and the vast majority of these burglaries take place on residential properties. No one wants to think their home is at risk for being targeted, let alone their entire neighborhood, but it can happen. You often…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreThere 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 MoreThe New Year is not far off. Why not make a 2019 resolution to improve home safety? One way to do this is via security camera installation with Maryland Security Professionals. A high-grade video surveillance system acts as a set of extra eyes to keep tabs on your property 24/7.…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEven 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…
Read MoreWith technological improvement, security camera footage has progressed to high-definition images that can incorporate features like facial recognition and night vision. When it comes to proving a case in court, video surveillance footage of the alleged criminal act can be highly persuasive evidence. Having professional surveillance camera systems have the…
Read MoreMore 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…
Read MoreFrom 2010 through 2015, Delaware led the region in population growth. In 2015, there were 945,934 people living in Delaware after a steady increase of 1 percent per year for the preceding half decade. If the rate of expansion continues, estimates put the state population at over 1,000,000 by the…
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