Package theft is an irritating and common crime. Thieves know that people are usually away during business hours and take this opportunity to steal valuable packages. Gifts, business correspondence, or a new toy—nothing is off limits. Unfortunately, this irritating issue is tough to solve. Luckily there are proactive steps you can take to ensure your […]
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After School Home Safety
To start off, After school home safety is important. No parent likes to leave their child unattended at home, but with both parents working to pay the bills, sometimes it’s simply unavoidable. However, there are safeguards you can put in place to give you peace of mind in the workplace. Secondly, This is why security […]
5 Reasons to go Wireless with your Security
In the FBI’s report on Crime in the United States, Chicago comes in at number four for burglaries with 13,151 in 2015. That means that we need to be aware that our home, loved ones and valued possessions are potentially at risk. With so much at stake, we must find a way to protect our […]
Performing a Home Safety Check-Up
While we love our Windy City and wouldn’t trade it for the world, as one of the many security companies in Chicago, we know all too well about the high rate of crime. Broken down by city, the FBI’s Crime in The United States report puts Chicago at number four on the list of cities […]
What to do During a Break-In
Burglary Safety Tips Burglary safety tips can save lives. Unfortunately, without the proper preventative measures, someone can invade your home. Although many burglars enter a home without violent ambitions, some may take violent measures to protect their identities and avoid the police. Having a plan in this scenario could save your life! If you believe […]
How to Protect Your Business from Internal Theft
Internal theft is theft committed by someone inside your business. Your business owns important assets, and you never know the length people could go for some extra cash. Whether your employees work with high or low value assets, here are some business security tips to prevent theft of company property: Separate Employee Responsibilities Especially when […]
The Average Cost of A Home Intrusion
Home intrusion is an important asset to add to your home. The average intruder only takes 10 short minutes to enter and leave your home: leaving behind a wake of financial and emotional disarray in their path. The financial burden recorded per robbery averages around $2,000 per invasion, but the invasion costs much more than […]
Why An Alarm System is Important for Chicago Summers
Summer is the time to relax, disconnect, and travel: so why should you be worrying about your home in Chicago when you are on a beach in Florida? Unfortunately, when you are in relax mode that means burglars are in work mode. According to the FBI, crime rates increase by 10% during the summer, the […]
Safety Checklist for New Homes
Safety checklist can be useful. Moving into a new home? Whether you’re renting or buying, safety should be on your mind! It’s not always at the top of our priority list when we’re moving. After all, there’s so much to think about! But you’ll thank yourself in the long run when you take these measures […]
What is A Burglar Looking For?
Don’t Underestimate a Burglar People often underestimate burglars. Most burglars know what they’re doing. They do their research before breaking and entering a home. But what are they looking for? You might be surprised. You might even be doing things day in and day out that you don’t even realize are welcoming burglars to your […]
