False alarms are a major problem for today’s local authorities. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to over 2,238,000 false alarms in 2012, equaling one out of every 12 calls received. Here’s how to prevent false alarms from occurring on your property. Continue Reading
For decades, home alarm systems consisted of a basic wired control panel that made a loud noise anytime it was not disabled promptly. Despite significant advances in alarm system technology, most people still associate a home alarm system with this ... Continue Reading
A study by the UNC Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology found that burglars are more likely to target homes that appear uninhabited and unarmed due to a lower risk of being caught[2]. Vacation rental properties make prime targets for intruders just for this reason – it’s likely that they are vacant for most of the year, or have frequent periods being unoccupied between guests, and an experienced thief will know how to monitor a home for activity and plan to make his or her move when you’re away. Here are a few ways to protect your vacation rental property from intruders. Continue Reading