You may not be aware of this, but one of the most overlooked aspects to home security is your home’s windows. Burglars can break the glass or pry the windows open to get into your home. Additionally, they can even lift some sliding windows right out of their tracks—even if they’re locked.
If you’ve already invested in a home security system to keep your family and your belongings safe, you may not have considered shoring up the windows to keep the bad guys out.
One way to do that is by having your home security system provider install perimeter sensors on the windows. If you want to keep you windows open, your provider can install specialized sensors in the window screens. That way you can keep the windows open, without disabling your home security system.
Here are five other tips to help you burglar-proof your windows:
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Buyer Beware: Door-to-Door Security Salespeople
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThey’re pros, but if you know what to look for, you can spot them a mile away. Watch our video below (or read the transcript) for 5 ways to prevent falling victim to fraudulent door-to-door security salespeople.
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New England Cyber Security Team Offers Lessons for Local Business
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Tips to Burglar-Proof Your Windows
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIf you’ve already invested in a home security system to keep your family and your belongings safe, you may not have considered shoring up the windows to keep the bad guys out.
One way to do that is by having your home security system provider install perimeter sensors on the windows. If you want to keep you windows open, your provider can install specialized sensors in the window screens. That way you can keep the windows open, without disabling your home security system.
Here are five other tips to help you burglar-proof your windows:
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Boston Crime Down in 2015—Is This A “Snow-Go”?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamIt’s not all bad news, however. According to the Boston Globe, crime in the city is down significantly. This begs the question: is all this snow the Boston’s newest crimefigher?
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5 Security Tips for Your Apartment
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOf course, your landlord should ensure that your apartment is safe and secure, but it’s still important for you to take the necessary steps to avoid being a victim.
Here are five tips to ensure your apartment is secure:
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How to Prevent the Theft of Copper from Your Home
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhen police officers stopped the man in East Bridgewater, Mass. for driving without an inspection sticker, they discovered five pieces of copper each five feet long as well as pipe cutters, wire cutters, a flashlight, a headlamp, a hack saw and gloves.
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New Worcester Lab Brings “Real” Crime to Campus
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOn Becker College campus, the confusion is understandable thanks to the new John Dorsey Sr. Crime Scene Laboratory, named after one of the college’s longest-serving law professors. The 1100 square-foot lab is designed to mimic the horror and authenticity of real crime scenes, and according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Earley, a friend of Professor Dorsey, “I got the heebie-jeebies. It was that realistic.” The idea behind the sometimes gruesome vignettes is to give students a leg up in the real world, especially if they’re looking at a career in law enforcement or forensics.
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Do You Have a Family Emergency Evacuation Plan?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhile a home fire alarm system is the best defense against protecting your family in the event of a fire, you also need an emergency plan to ensure your family is safe and secure during a disaster.
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Carbon Monoxide Poison Prevention
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFumes from portable generators, stoves, lanterns and gas ranges can build up in enclosed spaces and be very harmful to people and pets.
Watch our video below (or read the transcript) for ways to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home this winter.
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Worcester County Tops Crime List in MA, Says FBI
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