If you’ve been slapped with a fine lately you may have noticed that they’re getting really expensive. You can be fined for not having a permit, even if you’re not monitored, or having the police dispatched to your location, even if the call is canceled before they get there. We’ve had clients fined by their…

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  Burglar Alarm technology has been around for over 100 years.  While technology has advanced, some of the terminology still in use by dealers has not, and the use of door and window “contacts” is common to our industry. A contact is a device that is typically attached to a door, window, or other entry…

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Recently we had a call, from a panicked and understandably upset customer, about a very pushy technician claiming to be with our company.  If we didn’t call you in advance or you didn’t call us for service then DO NOT let them in.  You are always welcome to call us and ask if we have…

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Did you know that you can use your existing video surveillance system to verify alarms and reduce unnecessary police response? Many of our customers have Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) video surveillance systems for their business, and more people are adding exterior cameras to their home security systems all the time. Honeywell now offers wireless cameras…

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Everyone likes a nice yard.   When you’re planning your yard’s layout, give some thought to your home’s security.   There are some things you can do to help deter would-be intruders from choosing your house as their next target.   Keep existing bushes around the house trimmed so someone can’t use them for cover to enter your…

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Well, it’s officially summer now, and Security Professionals has a few tips for the summer we have learned over the years: Often there is an increase in residential burglary and theft in the warm weather months. At times, we leave our windows open for ventilation when we are not home. In a vast number of…

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Security Tip of the Week is from the Department of Homeland Security “If you are ever trapped in a fire, be prepared to crawl. Smoke and heat rise. The air is clearer and cooler near the floor. Try to escape through a door. If it’s not hot, open slowly and ensure fire and/or smoke is…

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Fires have a greater chance of starting in your kitchen than anywhere else in your home. There are four kinds of fires: Class A:  Fires with trash, wood, paper or other combustible materials as the fuel source. Class B:  Fires with flammable or combustible liquids as the fuel source. Class C:  Fires involving electrical equipment.…

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