Whether a Jackson firm advertised home security system installation without a license will soon be decided in Jackson County District Court.
At the conclusion of a preliminary examination today, Judge Michael Klaeren said there was probable cause to bind over the case involving the Total Security Agency but only by the “barest margin.”
Russ Jennings, who is [...]
Whether or not you have a home security system, there are some common mistakes that you should watch out for because they can make your house an easy mark for thieves. Browse through the following no-nos and make sure you are not guilty of committing any of them. (If you are, for your [...]
Thinking about home security isn’t exciting, is it? Still, if someone breaks into your house and takes off with your belongings, you’ll be regretting your lapse later. Even worse, if someone in your family is home when the burglar strikes, it could get ugly.
Why take chances when it comes to the safety of [...]
Burglary ranks as the second most common crime in the United States. This means home security is an important consideration for the homeowners of today.
Three vital ways of decreasing the chance of home invasion is increasing light, time, and noise. Most burglars work best when they can work fast and quietly [...]
A security camera system or CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) provides access to information otherwise unavailable to you and to law enforcement officials when your home or business has been invaded. Most people do not consider CCTV necessary to a good home security system. But your normal magnetic sensors and motion detectors only alert you [...]
There is a wide range of home security systems available to meet different needs and price ranges. And one of the first questions to be answered when researching is whether to buy wireless or hardwired. Following are some considerations that may help.
Ease of installation
For existing buildings, a wireless alarm system offers the easiest installation process, [...]
General Electric as a name in security is fairly new but very reliable. It is new because, before 2001 when Interlogix merged into the GE Company, GE Security was non-existent. It is reliable because Interlogix had merged many outstanding communication, electrical, and security companies under its name. Casi-Rusco, Fiber Options, Aritech, SLC [...]
Why throw away money and time when installing a home security system? Whether installing a hardwired or wireless security system, doing it yourself is easy and extremely cost effective. And self-installation is much easier than you may think. Don’t be intimidated by the technology and options. All it takes is planning, purchasing, [...]
You have most likely, without realizing it, seen Honeywell before. Honeywell traces its history back to an inventor Albert Butz and the year 1885. Though it was not known as a security company until 1957 when the company bought into a fire detector and alarm firm, Honeywell was known for technological research and [...]
A good home security system includes more than just protection against human invasion. Fire, water, and gases are among the imminent dangers that affect the safety of families and homes.
Every year fire, carbon monoxide, water, and other natural causes jeopardize domestic safety. What should you do to prepare for these dangers? [...]