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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Oh, Baby! Outdated Infant Safety Rules you Need to Ignore
What’s old is new again! Trends typically follow a cycle with clothing, music and hobbies originally chic decades ago suddenly roaring back into fashion. Older baby names like…
Preventing the Grinch from Stealing Christmas: How Alarm Guard Could Have Protected Whoville
He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch! The original story of this grumpy green grouch was written over 50 years ago, but the beloved Christmas classic has…