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Let's face it, when we feel secure, we tend to forget the little things that make us safe in the first place, like locking our doors for example. We can get back to being aware by using these tips to form a safety checklist. ✅ 1. Lock Your Doors and Safes Just last year our area was plagued with street-side burglaries because people did not lock their car doors when they went inside. If you have locks: use them! You might as well say “come on in” to anyone looking for an easy payday. To take your security to the next...

One thing I don't like about my security system is all those darn cords. Power supplies for the cameras themselves, for the monitor, and for the DVR. And all the cords to connect the cameras. Analog was not the way to go, however less expensive it was at the time. One of my cameras barely works because I bumped the cable and can't seem to get it right. Why do I tell you all this? I don't want you to make the same mistake I did. Two things I should have done differently: Found a DVR with PoE This is...

The last thing you want to think about as a business owner is that one of your employees is stealing from you. While most employees would never think to take cash or other valuables from their workplace, the sad fact is that one out of every 38 employees is apprehended for theft from their employer. Employee theft can range from pilfering pens and pencils to grand larceny of equipment or finished goods. Below are some basic ways to ensure you can protect your business by surrounding yourself with staff you can trust: Keep a Virtual Eye on Employees People will...

Why have a regular, old baton when you can have a stun baton! The stun gun market is saturated, but when you look on Google for a stun baton, not much shows up. We have just added a line of stun gun batons to our website to bring your personal security to an entirely new level. The featured stun baton today is the "Attitude Adjuster" by Streetwise Security Products. This baton offers the traditional feel of a regular baton by extending from 13" to 17". Additionally it offers an LED flashlight, is rechargeable, and can be holstered for easy transport. Find...

Upgrading Your Existing Video Security System The Switch From Analog to HD: Video surveillance is everywhere today. While the migration from analog to IP/HD-TVI has been on the rise for a while now, many people are still hesitant when it comes to upgrading to an IP/HD-TVI based video surveillance system. Below are a few reasons why now is the perfect time to switch from analog to HD: It’s the End of the Road for Analog — Low-definition analog camera systems and DVRs are beginning to reach their end of life. New HD models are cheaper & more available while analog...