Cell phone peephole hack Cell phone peephole hack project shows how you can use your cell phone to make the peephole in your front door easier to view through. Old smart phones are still plenty useful. Lots of people keep their old smart phones around and they can be put to good use like this … Read More
Home Security Means Digital Security
Burglars who break into your home aren’t likely to go rifling through your tax returns to steal and sell your Social Security number. (Although it happens.) The thieves who steal your identity are ones you will never know invaded your home. You have to protect your digital information far more than the credit card applications … Read More
Huntington Beach Alarm Permit
The police department in Huntington Beach requires that you file a permit when you install an alarm system that is wired to notify them of any problems. Most communities in California require that you file such a permit on an annual basis and pay a fee. Consult with your private security firm to confirm that … Read More
Criminals Case Commercial Businesses
Most criminals will visit a business a few times prior to committing a crime. Generally, the burglars are trying to locate the working cameras, the active cash registers, and the store safe. Your private security firm will see your store through the eyes of a criminal and be able to help you deter theft with … Read More
Advice From Fountain Valley Police
The Fountain Valley Police offer extensive advice as to how to avoid residential burglary. (http://www.fvpd.org/a/index.php?d=community&p=res_burg) The page offers a summary of how and why burglaries take place, and then offers a list of action items useful in deterring crime. The first item on the list is to buy a dog. The second item on the … Read More
Use Your Security System to Save Money
Because most security systems now integrate with your home’s temperature controls, you can use the security system to increase efficiency in how you heat and cool your home. In addition, you can use the security system to light your home only at night, deterring crime and saving energy. The best way to heat and cool … Read More
Orange County Crime Calls
The Orange County, California sheriff offers an online log for current crime calls into the various police departments throughout Orange County. Although there may be additional suspicious activity yet to be reported in the county, the call log allows you one way to monitor suspicious or unusual activity near your home. While security systems offer … Read More
New Year’s Eve Security
New Year’s Eve is especially popular holiday for burglars. Not only are there party-goers on the street making noise until two or three in the morning, but the people who aren’t at home will be gone until midnight. This allows burglars to watch a home until residents leave, dressed for a party, and then use … Read More
Crime in Orange, California
The college town of Orange, California is known for its quaint downtown and generally low crime rates. However, geographically the town is wedged between the cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim, both of which have higher crime rates. When considering a home security system, the most relevant crime statistic to consider is the burglary rate. … Read More
Santa Ana Property Crime Rates
http://www.cityrating.com/crime-statistics/california/santa-ana.html While Santa Ana has property crimes rates lower than both the national average and California’s average, the city has seen an increase in property crime over the last few years. Although located in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties (Orange County) Santa Ana still has violent crime rates that closely match violent crime rates … Read More