We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing the benefits of home security systems, like protection from home invaders, privacy from solicitors, and better overall peace of mind. But there’s another, less-discussed benefit of residential security systems, which is the financial savings you can realize on your home insurance. Many leading home insurance […]

A few weeks ago, we wrote about securing your construction site from vandalism and theft. But sadly, there is another major cause of loss on construction sites: the employees who work on them. Experts estimate that the construction industry loses about $1 billion each year to employee theft, and that’s not including indirect costs such […]

Ever heard of “availability bias?” To put it simply, it’s when something that happens very rarely is given a very big—and constant—spotlight, ultimately giving rise to the perception that the situation is much more prevalent than it actually is. In the case of crime, most statistics are actually decreasing every year, but since the headlines […]

Scenes occur too often where operators without proper equipment frantically move from one screen to another while flipping switches and manipulating local access controls. Such chaotic security management practices result from a lack of unity between multiple systems. Operators should have the ability to investigate specific incidents while handling emergency or other threat. Unfortunately, many […]

Whether crime has increased or human beings just know about more crime with the presence of social media is a debatable topic. No matter where the truth lies, however, people know more about crime than they did in the past. Choosing a driveway security gate can help to keep homes protected as James Access Controls […]

It’s hard enough keeping a construction project under budget. When factoring in problems like delays, keeping a project under budget can be quite the challenge. Security issues like thefts, and the budget can become bloated when construction delays and replacement materials have to be ordered. Construction site security addresses can protect against theft and other […]

Security Gate Options Gated communities use their gates as the first line of defense. A proper access control gate contractor will keep everything running smoothly. Communities have multiple options with how they will secure their citizens and their possessions. The gated community access controls can have live guards, virtual guards, telephone entry boxes or a […]

Like a sword of Damocles, the fear of crime is ever-present in every person’s consciousness. Everyone has either been on the receiving end or knows someone that got the brunt of crime. One of the standard instructions that individuals worried about burglaries get is that they should consider artificial lighting after dark to deter crime. […]

Homeowners association should be doing everything possible to keep everyone safe. People are more likely to stay in an area if they feel safe. A Charlotte access control contractor recommends that you implement the following safety procedures. Revise Your Safety Procedures All of the board members will need to periodically review the safety procedures. Look […]

You have probably heard the term “casing a house” used to describe the way burglars analyze a home for potential weaknesses before committing a robbery. Though it can be challenging to differentiate a potential thief from an innocent bystander, there are some telltale signs that may indicate your home is being profiled. In today’s blog […]