Security You Can Trust
Quick Links
Latest Posts
- Healthcare Series: Security Challenges for Multi-tenant Healthcare Facilities
Read MoreMar 23
- Top Security Considerations When Moving to a New Home
Read MoreMar 16
- NECANN 2023: Understanding Cannabis Industry Security Compliance Standards
Read MoreMar 09
- How Access Control Supports Daily Operations in Municipal Buildings
Read MoreMar 02
Saves
More Saves
Panic Alarm in Wakefield, MA on 11/30/2025 15:36
INDIVIDUAL REQUIRED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Read MoreDecember 11
Enhanced Access Control for Your Building Means Fewer Break-Ins
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIs Your Commercial Real Estate’s Security System Future Ready?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamMuch like how technology is impacting the lives of consumers, commercial real estate (CRE) is also experiencing a digital transformation of sorts. Today, consumer technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that CRE accommodations like connectivity, quality of life and security must also advance.
According to a recent Deloitte Market Report, to remain competitive or even leapfrog your competition, CRE companies must make their physical space future-ready. Here are the top three focus areas that will make the biggest impact:
Read more →
How to Protect Your Business from Social Engineering
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during the Cold New England Winter
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamCarbon monoxide is a byproduct of burning oil, gas, wood, coal, pellets and kerosene. The only way to tell that carbon monoxide is present is to have a working CO alarm. At lower concentrations, victims may experience such symptoms as a headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion.
Read more →
Our Best Business and Home Security Stories of 2017
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHere are some of our favorite stories from the past year. We hope you continue reading to stay abreast of best security practices for 2018. Read more →
How to Unfreeze Pipes and Prevent Commercial and Residential Water Hazards
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFrozen or cracked pipes, broken radiators, malfunctioning furnaces, flooding and leaks are just a few of the many unwanted plumbing issues brought on by this frigid arctic air.
Read more →
How Social Media Posts Of Your Holiday Travels Can Impact Home Security
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamS
ocial media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends around the world, especially during the holidays. However, even though you may set the privacy settings, they can only do so much to limit what others can see and learn about you via your social networks.
According to AAA, 107.3 million Americans will take planes, trains, automobiles and other modes of transportation to travel over the river and through the woods to grandmothers’ house for the holidays.
If you’re planning to join them, be aware that using social media could put your holiday safety and home security at risk. How so? Well, your friends and family may not be the only people paying attention to your posts. Smart thieves are watching not only your house but also your social media channels. So your Facebook live broadcast of your holiday travels, or a photo of your vacation could signal a savvy burglar that it’s safe to probe your home’s security vulnerabilities. Read more →
Top 11 Reasons Commercial Buildings Fail Fire Safety Inspections
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccording to the officials, there were no sprinklers on six of the buildings 14 floors and no smoke detectors in the hallways of multiple floors, in violation of city laws. The inspection also found a number of other fire and safety hazards, including loose wiring, broken emergency lighting as well as blocked or sealed emergency exits. Read more →
How to Protect Your Home or Condo Complex from Holiday Package Thieves
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThis year in the 25 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, UPS says it will deliver over 750 million packages to its customers. In fact, UPS says this record-breaking seasonal global delivery volume is approximately 5 percent above last year’s holiday peak shipping season volume.
FedEx, which also anticipates another record peak holiday shipping season, estimates it will deliver between 380-400 million packages. In the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the U.S. Postal Service also expects to deliver 850 million packages, which is more than a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Read more →
How Stores Can Mitigate Organized Retail Crime this Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThanksgiving shopping weekend can be a hectic experience for everyone involved but for your business, it’s one of the most profitable. All told, 20 to 30 percent of your 2017 retail sales will likely happen this holiday season with a large portion will occur this weekend.
Of those considering shopping the long holiday weekend, the survey found that 20 percent plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day (32 million). Black Friday will remain the busiest day, with 70 percent planning to shop (115 million).
Read more →