Alarm System: Sirens
Alarm Sirens- There is both inside and outside sirens. Many towns have a noise ordinance, which should prevent your installer from putting yours outside, unless you are on a ranch where you need to know what's going on while your out in the barn. You would not want a neighbor... Read More
How to Keep Your Postal Mail Private and Secure
Surreptious opening of most envelopes sent through the mail takes little effort and only minimal skill. Instructions are readily available on the Internet and in books suc as "CIA Flaps and Seals Manual" (Paladin Press).While your mail is in the hands of the postal service it is relatively secure from... Read More
Pepper Spray Considerations
Choosing the Right Pepper SprayThere are so many types of pepper spray on the market today that it has become confusing for you to decide which one to get. There are three basic chemical compounds that compose these defensive sprays.CS (Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile)CN (alphachloroacetaphenone)OC (Oleoresin Capsicum)The first two, CS and CN, irritate... Read More
Tips for Keeping Your Home Invasion Free
Home invasion formerly known as burglary is the type of crime that you can do something to prevent. Home invasion falls into two categories burglary and robbery. In my book "Crime Awareness 101" I discuss the differences of both and what you can do. In this article I am going... Read More
Estate and Mega-Yacht Security Systems and Safe Rooms
Why do I need a "safe room? I really don't need one; I'm not that high profile". This is typical V.I.P. client frame of reference or attitude concerning security systems and safe rooms.What most clients don't realize is "being high profile" has a definite impact on vulnerabilities, however, not being... Read More
Where Does Safety & Security Begin? Security Expert Explains
Personal safety begins with you. It is widely accepted that a wide-ranging personal safety strategy must incorporate prevention, deterrence and defiance.PREVENTION: Is the first and most important element of any personal safety strategy. Prevention includes all those things that can be done to avoid dangerous situation. The most obvious and... Read More
Six Common Criminal Types And How To Avoid Them
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" that saying is as true for crime, as it is for health. After taking literally thousands of reports over the years I spent as a police officer; I found that a lot of crimes that had happened could have been... Read More
Emergency - Gas Fire!
Woooooooo??Woooo???The siren sounded. All of us looked at each other with excitement. The time has come for us to go into action.From all over the building, we can see Emergency Response Team members coming out, some looking a bit dazed. A general alarm had been sounded and the ERT has... Read More
Alarm System: Contacts (Window & Door Switches)
Alarm Contacts- Contact switches are magnetic switches used to protect doors and windows for the most part. There are three main styles that are used by most alarm companies. They are recessed contacts, surface mount contacts and roller-ball contacts.Recessed contacts are hidden in the window tracks and door jams so... Read More
How To Turn Thirty Dollar Web Camera Into Home Surveillance System
Web cameras are really inexpensive these days. With no technical knowledge, you can hook up one or several camerass to your PC and create own surveillance system, much like CCTV (closed curcuit television). But you'll need the right tools first.Active WebCamActive WebCam captures images up to 30 frames per second... Read More
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Kevlar Sheets for Your Home Walls
Home security is more important today than ever. You may... Read More
Handling Weather Emergencies: Part 2; Home Security, Evacuation, and Emergency Kits
IntroductionPart 1 of this article on preparing for weather emergencies... Read More
Alarm System: Smoke and Heat Detectors
Smoke & Heat Detectors- Smoke detectors are available that will... Read More
Where Does Safety & Security Begin? Security Expert Explains
Personal safety begins with you. It is widely accepted that... Read More
Alarm System: Contacts (Window & Door Switches)
Alarm Contacts- Contact switches are magnetic switches used to protect... Read More
Security Alarm System Motion Detectors
Passive Infrared Motion Detectors- These detectors are also known as... Read More
Katrina: Lessons Learned on the Nature of Man
For many years, novels and films have given us apocalyptic... Read More
Essentials For Hurricane Season
According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, the East... Read More
Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane
Part 1 of this article described some of the characteristics... Read More
Protect Your Family From Solar Flares
Protect your family from solar flares. Solar flares emit dangerous... Read More
Alarm System: Sirens
Alarm Sirens- There is both inside and outside sirens. Many... Read More
Surveillance Camera Positioning
It is a known fact that advertising is made to... Read More
Stand Alone Keyless Access - How Does It Work?
Security and convenience are usually delicately balanced. If something is... Read More
Turn Your Home Into A Fortress
The best way to turn your home into a fortress... Read More
Six Common Criminal Types And How To Avoid Them
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"... Read More
What is Your Security Awareness IQ?
Are you aware of the need for security?Your awareness of... Read More
Neighborhood Mobile Watch Patrol
Have you found yourself disgusted with the crime lately. You... Read More
Home Security ? Defend Your Home and Possessions Against Intruders!
With all of the emphasis in the past few years... Read More
Alarm Systems: Not Just For The Wealthy Anymore!
Over the last 22 years that I have been involved... Read More
Alarm Controls are the Brain of your Security System, Use Yours When Choosing One
The alarm control is the brain of your security system.... Read More
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency is a situation that poses an instant threat to... Read More
The Case for Personal, Estate, Corporate and Child Abduction Security in today?s World
When one considers the historical nature of security applications and... Read More
Numbers That Can Save Your Life
It's one of those things we don't give a second... Read More
Who Has Keys to Your Castle?
One area of home security that is often overlooked, and... Read More
Organizing an Arson Watch Program
A wide variety of participants are needed to launch a... Read More
Alarm System Keypads
The keypad is the device you and your loved ones... Read More
Home Security After An Earthquake
After an Earthquake you need to do an immediate damage... Read More
How To Turn Thirty Dollar Web Camera Into Home Surveillance System
Web cameras are really inexpensive these days. With no technical... Read More
Security Cameras For Your Peace of Mind
The reasons for installing cctv cameras are the same whether... Read More
Alarm Systems & Automobile Tires?
What do alarm systems and automobile tires have in common?... Read More
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Millions of people everyday rely on fire extinguishers to put... Read More
Avoiding Pickpockets
Every year, thousands of senior citizens fall prey to the... Read More
The Real Desire for the UK House Buyer
Location location location, central heating, air conditioning, double glazing, good... Read More
Alarm System Keypads
The keypad is the device you and your loved ones... Read More
Alarm System: Contacts (Window & Door Switches)
Alarm Contacts- Contact switches are magnetic switches used to protect... Read More
Home Security: Your Yard is the First Line of Defense
You may not believe it but most burglars do not... Read More
How to Keep Your Postal Mail Private and Secure
Surreptious opening of most envelopes sent through the mail takes... Read More
Kevlar Sheets for Your Home Walls
Home security is more important today than ever. You may... Read More
Life Insurance - Wise Investment to Protect Your Home or Excessive Caution?
Life insurance is typically taken out to offer valuable financial... Read More
Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that fire is the third leading cause... Read More
Organizing an Arson Watch Program
A wide variety of participants are needed to launch a... Read More
Security Alarm System Motion Detectors
Passive Infrared Motion Detectors- These detectors are also known as... Read More
Numbers That Can Save Your Life
It's one of those things we don't give a second... Read More
Eavesdropping and Counter-Measures: Technology and Techniques
You need to know how to protect yourself, since your... Read More
Home Security After An Earthquake
After an Earthquake you need to do an immediate damage... Read More
Handling Weather Emergencies: Part 1 - Forward Planning Makes The Difference
IntroductionAt some time in our lives, many of us will... Read More
Infoscams
In this article I am going to talk about those... Read More
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency is a situation that poses an instant threat to... Read More
Is Big Brother Watching You? Or Are You Watching Big Brother?
Isn't technology a wonderful thing? I thought this as I... Read More
Alarm System: Glass Break Detectors
Alarm System Glass-break detectors- Glass-break detectors are also known as... Read More
How To Turn Thirty Dollar Web Camera Into Home Surveillance System
Web cameras are really inexpensive these days. With no technical... Read More
Alarm System: Window Screens
Alarm System Window Screens- Window screens are the ultimate perimeter... Read More
Stand Alone Keyless Access - How Does It Work?
Security and convenience are usually delicately balanced. If something is... Read More
Alarm Systems: Not Just For The Wealthy Anymore!
Over the last 22 years that I have been involved... Read More
Emergency Disaster Planning: Building a Bug-Out Kit
Report after report comes in about how many people couldn't... Read More
The Case for Personal, Estate, Corporate and Child Abduction Security in today?s World
When one considers the historical nature of security applications and... Read More
The Real Desire for the UK House Buyer
Location location location, central heating, air conditioning, double glazing, good... Read More
Six Common Criminal Types And How To Avoid Them
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"... Read More
Home Security ? Defend Your Home and Possessions Against Intruders!
With all of the emphasis in the past few years... Read More
Arson Watch Program Agency Interaction
This years fire season has already started and so far... Read More
Hurricane Preparedness
If you are about to get hit by a Hurricane... Read More
Garage Door Openers--Buy the Best Gagage Door Opener only
Buying the right garage door opener has not never been... Read More
Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane
Part 1 of this article described some of the characteristics... Read More
Alarm System: Sirens
Alarm Sirens- There is both inside and outside sirens. Many... Read More
What is Your Security Awareness IQ?
Are you aware of the need for security?Your awareness of... Read More
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Millions of people everyday rely on fire extinguishers to put... Read More
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