Our home security professionals just installed a new alarm in your home…now what? Before completing your installation, our installer should have walked you through arming and disarming your alarm system. You now know how to arm your system in stay and away mode. In...
As social distancing restrictions begin to lessen in the U.S., many companies are doing their best to return to some semblance of regular operation and move to reopening. For many reasons, this process can be challenging for any size business. We hear about changing...
Coronavirus. COVID-19. Whatever you call it, it has had a serious impact on everyone’s business. By the beginning of April in 2020, 46 states had shut down all non-essential businesses. And by the time you read this article, almost all non-essential businesses...
Did you know that there were over 1.2 million incidents of violent crimes in the U.S. in 2018? While this figure for violent crimes (such as robbery, aggravated assault, and murder) seems high, it has seen a 3% decrease from the previous year. These latest figures...
Between 1994 and 2011, the rate of household burglaries decreased by 56 percent. However, there were still nearly 28 victimizations per 1,000 households. Many things may have caused this decrease in burglaries. Perhaps our legal system improved, maybe our economy was...
Protecting your home is easier than ever, thanks to the development of smart home security systems. These systems allow you to protect your home and monitor it even when you’re away. There are many different standards used in home automation. Two of the most...
Year-round home security is essential, but are you adjusting your security needs for each season? Summer has its own set of safety and security concerns, while winter weather can trigger a host of issues. Spring rains are another potential hazard to consider. Ramp up...
Let’s start with business security camera basics 101. The fundamentals of capturing an image with a lens and saving it to an image are universal. Camera resolution, frame rate, and file size narrow the selection based upon customer requirements. A security...
The financial impact of crime is frustrating but usually temporary. The psychological effect, on the other hand, is traumatizing and persistent. Feeling unsafe in your own home is a life-changing experience that no one should need to endure. Perhaps this is the reason...
With the many security options on the market today, how would one classify these devices? At Alarm Detection Systems, Inc., we look at, two distinct groups, life safety devices and those that offer convenience. We protect lives and property with reliable equipment and...
