As that old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. April also brings kids a week off from reading, writing and arithmetic.
In New England (with the exception of Connecticut and New Hampshire) spring vacation week is typically the third week in April. Without the structure of school, teens will be looking for fun things to do to occupy their time.
Unfortunately, some kids may turn to other types of not-so-fun activities. In the United States, shoplifting and arrest rates increase when students are off from school including during April school vacation.
When they don’t have regular routines, teens typically hang out at the local mall. No merchant is immune as shoplifting juveniles will steal from all kinds of stores, including big box stores, department stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and even convenience stores.
Teenagers may steal items from merchants for the thrill of it, or to impress their friends. Some of the most common items teens will steal include clothing, books, music, jewelry and anything they can fit into their pockets or purses. Read more →
Top Loss Prevention Conferences for 2016
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamLearning from the experts is a great way to improve your company’s loss prevention strategy. We have put together a list of some of the most attended and best reviewed retail loss prevention conferences around the country.
New England Loss Prevention Expo
This conference, sponsored by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, is taking place on Thursday, September 15 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, Mass. Read more →
How To Appropriately Handle Employee Theft
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAs a business owner, you do everything you can to hire employees who are trustworthy. If you suspect that a worker is stealing from you, it’s critical that you handle the case carefully.
Here are some tips to help you deal with employee theft:
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How Your Home Security System Can Help Protect You from Door Knockers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThe good news is that your home security system could play a big part in keeping you safe. Here is how:
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Shoplifting Rises During April School Vacation
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIn New England (with the exception of Connecticut and New Hampshire) spring vacation week is typically the third week in April. Without the structure of school, teens will be looking for fun things to do to occupy their time.
Unfortunately, some kids may turn to other types of not-so-fun activities. In the United States, shoplifting and arrest rates increase when students are off from school including during April school vacation.
When they don’t have regular routines, teens typically hang out at the local mall. No merchant is immune as shoplifting juveniles will steal from all kinds of stores, including big box stores, department stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and even convenience stores.
Teenagers may steal items from merchants for the thrill of it, or to impress their friends. Some of the most common items teens will steal include clothing, books, music, jewelry and anything they can fit into their pockets or purses. Read more →
School Vacation Safety Tips This Spring
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFor other families, though, spring break means kids having to stay home alone or with a caretaker while mom and dad are at their jobs.
Whether you’re jetting off to Walt Disney World with your children or sitting in your office cubicle while they’re amusing themselves at home, it’s important to take some precautions to ensure their safety.
Here are some tips to help your kids have fun and stay safe during school vacation no matter where they are. Read more →
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
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Tips to Help Your Business Weather a New England Storm
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHere are some key tips to help make sure you successfully weather a storm. Read more →
How to Stay Safe During a Power Outage
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamNew England is known for spectacular scenery, friendly people and changeable weather. No matter the season, violent storms are always a possibility — which means power outages can strike in the middle of a July thunderstorm or during a January blizzard – and can be just as dangerous.
With winter storm Regis currently passing through New England, here are some steps you can take to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe during a power outage. Read more →
How to Teach Your Teens to Be Safe Drivers
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf your teen is on the road to getting on the road, they will likely need your assistance as a driving instructor to supplement any drivers’ education programs. For most parents, this can be a daunting task.
At American Alarm, we care more about just your home and business security—we care about your personal safety too. To that end, here are some tips to make teaching your teenager to drive less nerve-wracking while ensuring that you help your child become a safe and careful driver.
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Loss Prevention Tech Trends for 2016
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTimes have changed, however. Now the name of the game is “loss prevention,” minimizing retail loss rather than making a lot of arrests. To that end, retailers are turning to innovative technology to help them mitigate theft and fraud.
Here are the four trends in “asset protection technology” for 2016, according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).
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