Don’t Make Your Home A Target for Burglars

Reader’s Digest just came out with a list of the 35 things we do to make our homes easy targets for burglars. Here are some of the least obvious. Using a Window Air Conditioner.  A thief could remove the unit, making for an easy entrance to your home. Leaving Doggie Doors Unsecured While Away. A […]

Mall Cops: A Security Guard’s Role

Mall security is getting more attention these days as the recent rash of “smash and grab” robberies at mall cell phone and jewelry stores shows. Security guards play an important role in preventing such criminal activity as well as averting vandalism, altercations and parking lot car break-ins. Shopping malls typically hire security guards to patrol […]

Secure Your Garage From Would-Be Intruders

We lock our doors and windows, but often fail to properly secure our garage. About 9 percent of home intruders gain access through the garage. To keep burglars out, follow these suggestions. Don’t Leave Your Garage Door Open. Even if you are home, keep your garage door closed. Burglars who case homes and streets are […]

Important Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

While we don’t want our kids to live their lives constantly paranoid of the world around them, here are basic rules that they should be instructed to follow. –Tell your kids to never talk to strangers; that means on the Internet too; never accept rides from strangers or, for that matter, go anywhere with a […]

Protecting Your Privacy on Facebook

A lot has been written about how Facebook tracks our user data, but how about when bad people track our movements on Facebook? The results can be just as serious. Here are tips to keep your posts private. Post To Friends Only. Click on “Quick Help” (question mark at the top of the page), then […]

Time For Back to School Safety Tips

With the start of the new school year upon us, now is a good time to remind kids how to get to and from their school safely. The National Safety Council provides safety tips for both parents and their children.  Students –Never walk while texting, talking on the phone or using headphones –Use crosswalks whenever […]

Safety Tips When Living Alone

Living solo gives young adults the independence they crave. For seniors, the desire to stay independent and in their home is just as strong. No matter the age, those who live alone need to take precautions to keep safe. Stay Connected. Keep your family and friends up to date on your activities so someone always […]

How Many Security Guards is Enough?

Whenever a violent incident occurs, the question is always; could more security have prevented the tragedy? No amount of security can prevent all incidents, but a robust security strategy can go a long way to keep customers/patrons/employees safe. Determining The Number of Guards. A large event will obviously need more security guards than a small […]

Make Sure Your Campsite Is Secure

While camping is an opportunity to get away from city life, city problems find their way into campgrounds. No campsite is completely protected. Being in a tent leaves you vulnerable—the tragic shooting of a father at Malibu Creek State Park while tent camping with his young daughters is the most recent example. This and other […]

Are Gated Communities Safer?

Better protection from criminal activity is often what prompts individuals to buy homes in gated communities. And they’re right. According to a 2013 Department of Justice report, “In the 2004–11 period, residences located in gated or walled communities (20.1 burglaries per 1,000 households) were burglarized at a lower rate than residences not located in gated […]