The traditional lock and key is one of society’s oldest mechanisms for controlling who has access to certain property or information. However, the nature of travel and security has changed a lot over the centuries. Access control systems are an innovative and efficient way to protect privacy and property in both residential and commercial settings. […]

The best elevator access control system takes into consideration many risks in order to create most secure access control in buildings. Such elevator access control systems employ both state-of-the-art technology and security guards in order to make sure that no unauthorized people can enter the building. In the last ten years, access control systems have […]

Automated security gates improve the overall security of your home. The inhabitants within the premises will be protected from burglary and theft. These gates can be operated wirelessly, using cards or remotes. Some of the automatic gates present in the market include sliding gates, and swing gates. There are different designs, and each gate can […]

For every homeowner, having a driveway gate can be a valuable investment. It serves a greater purpose than just offering curb appeal. A custom driveway gate can increase your home’s value by a substantial margin. Besides aesthetics, it also improves the security of your home and gives it an aura of luxury. This piece highlights […]

When burglars break into a home or business, their primary targets are usually electronics, jewelry, and cash. But history has shown that humans will steal anything that isn’t nailed down—and in some cases, things that are. Below are some of the strangest items that have ever gone mysteriously missing. A Beach’s Worth of Sand We’re […]

When we speak to many customers about investing in a Charlotte home security system, fence, remote access gate, or surveillance camera, they tell us that they do not need any additional security, because they are already protected by a guard dog. While we do not doubt the faithfulness, loyalty, and fierceness of anyone’s big dog, […]

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 […]

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. […]