Some graffiti can be truly incredible—in fact, some cities are even hiring professional graffiti artists to spruce up otherwise plain surfaces. However, suffice it to say that most run-of-the-mill graffiti taggers are far from artists—just vandals adding ugly signatures to privately-owned property. If your residential or commercial property has been hit with graffiti, here’s how […]

In a perfect world, people would be able to plant some delicious fruits and veggies in a publicly-accessible place without worrying that someone else will nab the results. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. As strange as it may seem, people really do steal vegetables and plants from their neighbors and unprotected community […]

Almost 26 million Americans say they’ve had a package stolen from a porch or doorstep during the holidays, according to a 2017 survey. And even though it’s not holiday season anymore, porch pirates are still doubtlessly taking advantage of the balmy weather to cruise around neighborhoods, looking for packages to snatch. Here are some ways to protect […]

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 […]

Millions of robberies, burglaries, and break-ins occur in the U.S. every day. Fortunately, some people just aren’t very good at being criminals—resulting in both easy convictions and hilarious stories. Here are 3 stupid criminals who would probably be better off trying something else. Thieves Mistake Ashes for Cocaine In 1993, thieves broke into a house […]

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 […]

Opening a business in a low-crime area does not mean that burglars will leave you alone. Even in the best neighborhoods, criminals will find out about your company and try to take anything of value. The following tips will help you understand how business security systems can protect your business. 1. Use the Strongest Locks. […]