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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 empty, some are not as lucky. Home invasions involve perpetrators entering a property while a resident is inside. The criminals may have originally entered the house to…

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…

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…

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 –…

Baby Security
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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 Clyde, Alfred and Penny are gaining popularity today years after they were first in vogue. However, unlike classic monikers, not all fads should repeat themselves. Infant care…

Preventing the Grinch from Stealing Christmas: How Alarm Guard – ADT 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 been adapted for both stage and film numerous times over the years and no holiday season is complete without a repeat viewing. The plot involves an irritable…