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Response Times on Alarms: We’re First When Seconds Count

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When it comes to protecting your home and family, response times matter. The longer it takes for an emergency response, the more time there is for things to go wrong. At American Alarm, we understand that every second is crucial when it comes to protecting your safety. Here are some key facts about fast response times.
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Top Physical Threats to In-Home Daycare Businesses and How to Address Them

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Running a daycare from home is a rewarding way to support families in your community but it also comes with unique responsibilities. Beyond providing a nurturing environment, you need to ensure the safety of the children, your staff, and your property.
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Five Common Home Security Terms to Know

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When it comes to home security, sometimes it feels like you need to be an expert in technology to understand the terms being used to describe the different options and how they work. To help you understand the home security arena a little better, we’ve compiled a list of terms that you should know and will help you to feel more confident:
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Best Practices for Managing Security at a Multi-Site Business

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Managing security at a single location is challenging enough, but when you’re responsible for protecting businesses with multiple sites, like retail stores, corporate offices, or bank branches, the stakes are even higher. Inconsistent protocols, siloed systems, and a lack can leave your business vulnerable.
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The Psychology of Home Security: Why Feeling Safe Matters

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

When it comes to home security, the benefits of protecting your possessions, home, and family easily come to mind. Home security can also positively impact the mental health of everyone residing in your home. Knowing you’re protected, and that you’ll receive an immediate alert should something happen, can ease a lot of stress. Here’s how feeling safe can improve various aspects of your life.
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Creating a Layered Security Plan for Commercial Properties: Why It’s Essential

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

a layered security plan could include video surveillance and access controlBusinesses face a wide range of threats, from break-ins and vandalism to internal theft and emergency situations. That’s why a layered security approach is key for protecting people, assets, and property.

A layered security plan combines physical and technological strategies to create a system that deters threats, detects suspicious activity, and responds effectively when something goes wrong.
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Three Simple Hacks to Make Your Home Look Occupied While You’re Away

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

timed lighting is a good way to make your home look occupied when you're travelingMaking your home look like you never left is key to keeping your home safe when you’re away, whether on business or vacation. A home that looks lived in is less likely to be targeted by burglars. In the United States in 2021, the burglary rate was approximately 9 out 1,000 households, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
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Signs of Organized Retail Crime (ORC) & What to Do if You’ve Been a Victim

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) is on the rise, and it’s costing U.S. retailers billions each year. Unlike petty theft, ORC involves coordinated efforts by professional criminals who target businesses for high-value goods, resale opportunities, or strategic disruption. These aren’t just opportunistic shoplifters — these are structured networks that often include resellers, insiders, and even links to broader criminal activity.
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Assessing Security When Staying at a Hotel, Airbnb, or Vacation Home

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Vacation is an opportunity to relax but the security and the safety of your family should never take a backseat. Staying at a hotel or AirBNB is generally safe, but there are things to take into consideration in order to remain secure. Here’s how you can assess security when spending time away from home.
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The Role of Security in Protecting Intellectual Property

/by American Alarm Blogging Team

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a business can possess. From proprietary product designs and trade secrets to research data and prototype models, these assets drive innovation and competitive advantage. While digital security often dominates the conversation around IP protection, physical security is just as critical and too often overlooked.
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