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Summer Safety and Security for Your Kids

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Summer is here, which means you have to make the decision of whether or not your child is old enough to stay at home alone, while you are working or running errands. According to experts, most kids are ready to stay home alone by the time they are 12 or 13 years old.

However, despite your child’s age, you are the only one who can determine if they are ready to stay at home, alone this summer. If you decide that this option will work for you and your family, you may want to use the security tips here […]

Tips to Keep Your Teen Safe at Home

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Do you have a teen at home? If so, you know that they often stay there alone. You may be concerned for their safety. While this isn’t uncommon, there are a few additional steps you can take to ensure they are safe and secure while home alone. Use the tips here to do just that.

Install Entry Sensors
There are a number of unique ways you may be able to use entry sensors to keep your teens safe. In addition to installing them on windows and doors, consider placing these devices on the liquor cabinet or another […]

5 Tips to Safeguard Your Business

If you are in charge of running a business, especially a retail store, you may experience an attempted break-in or burglary at some point. While this may be a risk of operating a business, there are steps you can take to safeguard the property and your assets.

Learn more about what you can do to prevent break-ins at your retail business here.

1. Choose the Right Locks
It is pretty obvious that you need to protect your retail store with locks; however, what may not be as clear is what locks to use. For example, if […]

Home Security Tips for Renters

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There are thousands of people, all around the country who are currently living in a rental property. Unfortunately, according to information from the U.S. Department of Justice, rental properties are at a much higher risk of ahome invasion than purchased homes.

If you are currently renting your home, it means you need to take certain steps and precautions to protect against home invasion and theft. Here are some tips to help you do this.

Get to Know Your Surroundings
Take some time to get to know the area where you live. Look up the crime rate, which […]