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10 Jan Here are 13 secrets of home invaders

Home invasions and home robberies are taking place more and more in the suburbs. Home invasions can end in beatings, rape, and murder of you and your loved ones — a sad, frightening fact. Here are several tips for making it out alive and even how to avoid being targeted for a home invasion in the first place. In a collapse of society, realize this — the crooks are coming. Here’s how to be ready before they get to your home — and then scare them off when they do. Congratulations — you just escaped with your life.

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway.

5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom and your jewelry.

8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door–understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters.

10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer?

11. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.

12. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system.

10 Jan Are you waiting for a robbery to happen?

Here’s a Security Tip for you

1. Your intruder alarm can be upgraded to a fire alarm by adding smoke detectors.

2. Get your Alarm/Camera/DVR system regularly serviced to ensure everything is working perfect.

3. Ensure that the doors and windows are locked at night.

4. Inform the control room when you or your nominated key priority holders are off for the holidays.

5. Apprise your nominated key priority holders of the importance of the remote monitoring team. And tell them to keep it in loop for anything dubious.

6. Do not forget to put safety bars if you have glass window door or front walls.

7. IA monitored camera system can save you money on your insurance.

8. Report any power or camera system outrages at night. These can be deliberate.

12 Nov 5 Surveillance Tips for Small Businesses

Security Cameras are a very important thing that should to be taken into consideration by all small business. From deterring potential theft to ensuring that employees are being honest and not stealing, surveillance camera systems are an excellent consideration in order to give business owners piece of mind. Here are a few tips for small businesses to help ensure they have access to all of the information and equipment that they need. Take the following into consideration as you look for ways to better improve the security of your small business:

1. Use DVR\NVR Equipment

The location and what you need to monitor will determine whether obvious or discreet cameras are required. Box cameras can be some of the largest and most obvious, reminding people that they’re being monitored and reducing the chance of theft.

2. Choose Areas That Allow You To View the Entire Room

When setting up surveillance cameras it’s important to make sure that you are able to see the entire room from the location in which the cameras are set up. Choosing areas that give you the most vision help to ensure that you are able to spot any suspicious activity. There are multiple guides that can give you information about appropriately choosing areas to hang surveillance cameras. Make sure that you utilize these guides to the best of your ability in order to ensure a positive outcome.

3. Always Speak With Employees

By speaking with your employees you can get an idea of how they believe you can best set up your surveillance cameras. Keep in mind that video security systems are also for monitoring employees, but speaking with employees regarding changes that could be made to improve the security of the store can give you another perspective of exactly what you need to do in order to improve your current efforts. Many businesses have to find a common middle ground between being overbearing and offering adequate security.

4. Don’t be Afraid to Invest

It is important that you are not afraid to make investments in your video surveillance equipment because the cost can save you thousands in the long run. The investment is one that any small business should be willing to make in order to ensure that they are able to adequately take care of their property, ensure that there is as little employee theft as possible, and also keep an eye on potential threats day and night. Surveillance system with a good DVR/NVR/HD-SDI system can provide you with peace of mind.

5. Security is Key

Security is a key component for any company and you need to make sure that you are putting it first in many circumstances. Making an investment with JSB Surveillance will allow you to ensure that you have access to the highest quality of equipment, installation help, and the best customer service that the industry has to offer.