The most unexpected and unique clips captured by video surveillance

Beyond safety: The most unexpected and unique clips captured by video surveillance

Residential video surveillance and doorbell cameras have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Aside from serving as a powerful deterrent to would-be criminals, homeowners can easily monitor their property and even interact with guests at the door. Police also find the gadgets useful and now routinely post clips from the high-definition recordings showing…

Security Tips for Kids
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Security tips for kids staying home alone for the first time

If you ask the average parent about their day, the answer will likely be a whirlwind of work, carpools, sports practices and a dozen other activities crammed into a single 24-hour period. Today’s kids and adults alike have jam-packed schedules, which often leaves a single family member home alone while others are out. In the…

Video Surveillance

Caught! How video surveillance captures fake falls and other employee scams

It was the fake fall seen ‘round the world! In a viral video released on the first of February, a workplace surveillance clip shows an employee alone in a staff kitchen. After looking around, the man tosses a glass of ice cubes on the ground before carefully arranging himself in their midst. The worker’s original…

The Disturbing Trend of Young Burglars – Some as Young as 12

What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

Walking through any local neighbourhood, it is evident that many homes look the same. The cost for the properties on any one street are comparable, so most carry an array of similarly-sized houses with consistent architecture. Why then, are some spots targeted by burglars while others are safe? It turns out, seasoned criminals have a…

What Burglars look for in the Houses they Target

Can you Put a Price on Safety? The High Cost of Discount Home Security

“How much does this cost?” This is understandably one of the first questions a security expert is asked by a potential customer. After all, most families are on a tight budget and it’s human nature to seek out the cheapest deal. But as any bargain-hunter knows, low-cost isn’t always first-rate. This is especially true in…

Celebrity Burglaries

Caught! Celebrity burglars apprehended after sophisticated scheme shut down

From multi-million-dollar homes to closets full of designer couture, celebrities have a larger-than-life existence. In fact, on a day out a starlet’s extravagant handbag and rare watch can cost more an average person earns in a full year. Considering their pricey possessions, one would assume their mansion’s security systems are impenetrable and any potential prowler…

Professionally Installed vs DIY Security Systems

Which Home Alarm is right for you? Professionally Installed vs DIY Security Systems

So, you’ve decided to invest in a home alarm system? Perhaps you were prompted by a string of local burglaries, the lure of discounted home insurance or maybe it’s been on your to-do list for some time. Regardless of the reason, the quest to find the perfect security device can seem intimidating. Aside from the…

Security Tips for Kids

The Best Safety Tips for Women: Easy ways to Increase your Personal Security

It’s a terrible but true fact: Women face greater danger in everyday life simply because of their gender. Mundane acts such as walking home at night and visiting a bar can quickly escalate into life-threatening situations without warning. Since attacks are unprompted they can’t always be avoided, but easy methods can reduce the risk of…

7 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Safety that Could Save your Life

7 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Safety that Could Save your Life

Looking to lose weight? Learn a new language? Pay off your debts? The most common New Year’s resolutions are dramatic and difficult, requiring serious commitment and life-altering changes. In terms of safety though, you can greatly improve the security of your home with only a few painless steps. Consider the following resolutions for 2019 –…