Crime Increases in the Summer Heat: What This Means for You Many studies have shown that crime, specifically violent crime, increases as the temperature increases. For example, a 2001 paper by the University of Iowa, entitled Heat and Violence, found that “hot summers produce a bigger increase in violence than cooler summers.” Other studies, including […]
Are Your Cabinets Secure?
Strengthen Cabinets to Secure Valuables Commercial businesses such as offices and retail stores contain valuables. This much is known by just about everyone, including criminals. Criminals understand that, if they break into a property, they are likely to find at least some items that are high in value and also easy to carry off. This […]
Halloween Safety and Security Tips
Halloween Security Tips Halloween is a great time for fun, costumes and candy. However, for some people, Halloween can also be a time for mischief, vandalism, robbery and other crimes. There are a number of reasons for this. While some types of mischief are small and even fun, many other types are dangerous, costly and […]
Securing Your Company’s Data
The Importance of Protecting Your Company’s Data When you’re coming up with your business security plan, you’re likely determining ways that you can protect your merchandise, secure any cash that is in the building and safeguard the many other assets of your company. However, have you thought about your company’s data? This is a huge […]
Security Solutions for Storefront Doors
Retail stores rely on street exposure using their windows as displays and inviting doors to entice their customers to enter. Smaller street-level retail stores will generally have a single or double glass aluminum style door while a larger retailer may have one or two sets of swing doors. Many are even opting for bi-parting sliding […]