In response to a recent uptick of crime in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including one fatal school shooting, Mecklenburg County commissioners unanimously approved a school safety plan calling for over $9 million dollars of security technology this week. Here’s what the school system will be installing to protect its students and teachers from future harm. A Wide […]

Everyone love dogs. (Okay, almost everyone. At least, we do). Their faithfulness, companionship, and boundless energy are among life’s greatest gifts. However, a guard dog is no replacement for a home security system. Unfortunately, at James Fence & Gate we often see instances where clients’ homes were vandalized despite the presence of a large dog. […]

On March 15, North Carolina released its annual school crime and violence report. While there were some improvements to last year’s numbers, other figures were discouraging. The report stated that incidents involving weapons, drugs and violence at Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools went up from 584 to 710 this year. The figures represent the latest troubling statistic […]

Vehicle-related crimes are a common occurrence in the U.S. In 2016, the FBI reported that there were 756,484 motor vehicle thefts, or about one theft every 6.5 minutes. Fortunately, you can avoid being included in next year’s statistic by following these vehicle security tips. Always Lock Your Doors No matter if you’re leaving for 15 […]

Mormon missionaries. Jehovah’s Witnesses. Door-to-door salespersons. All of these people have a habit of coming up to your door, ringing your doorbell, and interrupting what you were doing with a pitch you didn’t ask for. If you’re sick and tired of getting up and answering the door, just to have to listen to somebody’s spiel, […]

So, you’ve been toilet papered. Allow us to offer our condolences. Fortunately, there is a way out of the two-ply covered nightmare you currently find yourself in. Here are some top tips to getting toilet paper out of your yard, as well as some ways to prevent it from happening again. Beat The Rain If […]

There is nothing that helps keep people away from your property like a locked gate. An automatic gate can be opened and closed to allow entry only to those you recognize, providing an extra level of security and peace of mind. Here are some more reasons why investing in Charlotte NC gated security is a […]

An access control system has innovative features that keep homeowners and business owners safe and secure. If you’re considering a system for your residential or commercial property, there are five great reasons why you should make the investment. Residential Access Control Systems Increase Security The process of duplicating a key is not easy because access […]

To choose the best access control for your home or business, you need to consider many factors that will help you understand whether you need only door access control system or also a telephone access control system. In some cases, you may even need a set of sophisticated telephone entry systems. But to decide which […]