Posts by Matt Smith
Protecting Yourself From Distraction Burglary
Distraction burglaries typically peak in the summer months, and then taper off in the fall before returning in full force just in time for Christmas. Understanding how distraction burglary works is critical to your home security in Seattle, and it’s also an important part of staying safe in public. Distraction burglaries happen both at home…
Read MoreCommercial Security: Responding to Burglary
As a business owner, burglary is one of the most invasive crimes you will ever experience. Not only is there loss of your equipment and/or inventory, but there is a sense of being violated, both personally and professionally. Your income, and that of your employees, has been jeopardized and you may experience loss of life…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Reduce False Alarms
False alarms are problematic for everyone. They cause the homeowner unnecessary worry and can burden the emergency system, increasing their response times to real emergencies. The good news is that most incidents of false alarms can be avoided by following a few simple tips. Talk to Your Home Security System Provider There are many things…
Read MoreRead this Before You Hide Your Valuables
Everyone has valuables that they would like to keep in the home and out of the hands of burglars. The more important or valuable the item, the more important it is to keep it secure and out of view. But just how stealthy is that hiding spot? Chances are good that it is more obvious…
Read MoreHome Security Technologies Are Transforming Senior Services
Over the last decade, technology has changed the way we approach nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Those technologies however, have largely been geared toward young people. That trend is shifting, and now home security and smart home technologies are leading the way in improving the lives of seniors and helping them avoid assisted…
Read MoreEasy Guide to Video Surveillance
Video surveillance has become more important than ever in deterring crime, identifying criminals, and as verification in the event of a workplace accident, among many other beneficial uses. However, some people steer clear of using video surveillance technologies because they are unsure of how to do it without infringing on another’s right to privacy. The…
Read MoreDo These Things for More Effective Lockdown Procedures
In a 2012 New York Times article, Bill Bond, a specialist for school safety at the National Association of Secondary School Principals and survivor of a school shooting incident said that the best reason to have lockdown procedures is that “we just don’t have an alternative”. Lockdown procedures represent our best defense against serious situations…
Read More15 Ways to Improve Church Security and Keep Congregants Safe
Hardly a month goes by before a new report of some type of church violence dominates the headlines. It is startling and concerning. So concerning, in fact, that 90% of those polled by Christian Security Network (CSN), an organizations specializing in church security, said that they worried about church security. All across the country, churches…
Read MoreApply These School Security Tips to Improve WA School Safety Programs
School safety is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. School crisis situations are never far from the headlines. While schools are some of the safest places in our community, some surprising statistics reveal they are not as safe as we would want. Most people typically think that nearly every place is more…
Read MoreActionable Steps You Can Take Now to Prevent Daytime Burglary in Seattle
Everyone wants to believe that they will not become a victim of a burglary, but the odds are working against us. In 2012, more than two million homes fall victim to burglars. That is one every 15 seconds, and 20 in the 5 minutes it takes to read this article. Surprisingly, many of these crimes…
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