Is it safe to buy a home in an up-and-coming neighbourhood?
The old adage about buying a house is true – it’s all about location, location, location. In any major area, there’s many factors to consider: proximity to transit,…
Signs your home is being watched by a burglar
For any homeowner victimized by a burglar, the crime, aside from being terrifying, was also likely a complete surprise. The family most probably returned to their house to…
Selling the House, PTSD and other Serious Effects of Home Burglary
A home burglary is one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life and unfortunately it happens all too often. A house is broken into every 90…
Why most burglars are never caught
Hearing about a crime committed in your own community is terrifying, especially when it involves something as personal as home burglaries. It’s scary and disturbing to imagine a…
Home invasions reported in major cities across Canada in February
February may be the shortest month but for a few families in Canada, it was also the deadliest. Though most residential burglaries take place while the home is…
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…
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…
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…
What happens to stolen property?
Every few minutes, homes across the country are burglarized. It’s an unfortunate fact, made worse by the reality that most targets lack any type of alarm system. This…
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…