In 2016, the average inventory shrink rate, increased to 1.44 percent, up from 1.38 percent in 2015, according to the National Retail Security Survey 2017. Shoplifting by outside customers, accounted for 37% of retail inventory loss, followed by 30% in employee theft, 21% in administrative errors and 5% in vendor fraud. This loss cost retailers about $48.9 billion worth of inventory, a National Retail Federation survey found.
Items most commonly stolen include clothing, books, music, jewelry, watches, tires and car parts. “Everyone thinks about little Johnny stealing a pack of bubble gum, but there are also professional gangs that target stores and steal billions of dollars every year,” says Joseph LaRocca, an adviser for the National Retail Federation, in the article. Read more →
How Businesses Can Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamGetting to the root of a cyberattack is complicated and extremely costly for a business, which is why breaches can affect the economy significantly.
Everything from HVAC systems, environmental controls/energy management, and wireless networks are potential entry points for hackers to attack. Read more →
Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool this Summer
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWe spend all winter in New England dreaming of the warm summer months, but when they finally arrive many of us miss cooler temperatures. Whether you love or hate the heat it is important to take precautions, especially during heat waves.
Here are our tips to keep you and your family safe.
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Tips on Booking a Safe Vacation Rental Property
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamChoosing to rent a vacation property is fun and can come with a lot of perks! Typically they are less expensive than hotels, offer more living space, and often come with more amenities (such as a full kitchen or private pool). However, these properties may not offer the same physical and financial securities that a traditional hotel can provide. Here are some tips on how to choose a safe vacation rental:
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7 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool this Summer
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAlthough being covered in fur helps dogs and cats survive cold New England winters, being covered by fur makes it tough for them to manage the dog days of summer, according to Douglas Aspros, DVM and president of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
“Both dogs and cats dissipate heat by panting [and] as they get overheated, they pant more quickly trying to maintain a safe internal temperature,” according to Aspros.
Here are five tips to help your furry family members stay cool this summer: Read more →
5 Tips to Protect Your Second Home
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamMany people dream of owning a vacation home on a beach, lake, or in the mountains. If you have purchased a second home, this is a huge accomplishment to check off of your bucket list! To protect this investment there are a number of steps you will want to take.
Here are our Top 5 Tips to secure your second home.
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Basic Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThere’s no reason you can’t live safely in your home if you acknowledge your vulnerability and then take the proper precautions to protect yourself. Read more →
Security Tips for Apartment Property Managers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamEvery day you have to deal with a number of challenges, including building maintenance, equipment inspection, handling residential complaints, hiring and maintaining qualified staff, and handling residents’ complaints. Read more →
5 Ways to Enhance School Entrance Security
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThe goal of these best practices is to limit the ways people can enter your building. This will delay intruders, give the police time to respond, and allow you to communicate with teachers and staff. During this time, you can lock down the school and/or evacuate students and faculty, depending on the situation. Read more →
Business Security: 10 Tips to Prevent Shoplifting
/1 Comment/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIn 2016, the average inventory shrink rate, increased to 1.44 percent, up from 1.38 percent in 2015, according to the National Retail Security Survey 2017. Shoplifting by outside customers, accounted for 37% of retail inventory loss, followed by 30% in employee theft, 21% in administrative errors and 5% in vendor fraud. This loss cost retailers about $48.9 billion worth of inventory, a National Retail Federation survey found.
Items most commonly stolen include clothing, books, music, jewelry, watches, tires and car parts. “Everyone thinks about little Johnny stealing a pack of bubble gum, but there are also professional gangs that target stores and steal billions of dollars every year,” says Joseph LaRocca, an adviser for the National Retail Federation, in the article. Read more →
Tips to Prep Your Home When You’re Going on Vacation
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhether you’re packing up the kids and heading to that quaint cottage you rent every year on Cape Cod, heading north to the lakes region of New Hampshire or Maine, or jetting off to some exotic locale, don’t forget to take some precautions to protect your home while you’re away.
Here are some tips to help keep your home safe while you and your loved ones are enjoying some well-deserved time away. Read more →