No Such Thing as a “safe” community in Calgary any more !
Gone are the days of leaving your house unlocked, or your car running while you grab something you forgot in your home. Unfortunately Calgary and the surrounding areas are noticing that no community is a safe community any more. The crime rates are increasing every year for Calgary and the surrounding rural areas. According to Calgary Crime Stoppers there was a total of 139 B&E’s recorded in March 2020 for residential, and 458 B&E’s for shops… During this COVID-19 pandemic we are noticing that there are more break and enters then ever before! People are worried, and hungry with many who have lost their jobs and livelihood.

So what can you do?

Always keep your doors and windows locked whenever you’re not at home
Remove your hide away keys, or place them in a very unusual spot
Never keep your car running with the doors unlocked (462 vehicle thefts were reported in March)
Keep your garage door opener on you at all times when you are away from home – never leave it in the car
Don’t answer the door to someone you don’t know unless you see their company logo and they can show you ID
If you’re going away, consider having a friend or neighbour check in or hire someone to make your house appear “lived in”
Watch out for any suspicious activity, and report it to your community police officer
GET A SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
VIDEO DOOR CAMERAS ARE A MUST IN TODAY'S WORLD!

Statistics have shown that homes without a security system are more likely to be broken into by 300%. Intruders will usually try to determine if a home is protected or not, and around 60% said that they would look for another home if they realize that their first target has an active alarm system. Installing cameras can add even more protection, as it is said that they can deter burglars up to an extra 40%. If they still decide that your home is a good target, camera footage can assist greatly in apprehension of the intruder.

DON’T WAIT TO SEE IF YOU’RE THE NEXT TARGET, CALL TODAY AND GET PROTECTION!

SUPREME SECURITY – SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST

https://calgarycrimestoppers.org/statistics/

Not all Security Companies are the same, there is a wide variety of different security companies that specialize in different things. For example, there are communication companies, home audio companies, automation companies, that all offer security solutions, but are they really the best for what you need? Researching a security company before you buy should be a priority. Some things to check for when shopping around are:

Where is the monitoring station located? Local, national or US? If you are being monitored in the US, you will not protected by Privacy laws in canada and information can be sold to telemarketers
How long have they been in business? Some security companies pop up quickly, offer you the world and then disappear just as quickly as they came
Are they a local company or big conglomerate? Local companies can offer you more personalized service over the bigger guys
Is there a chance your account could be sold? Some companies get you to sign a contract and then quickly sell it to a big conglomerate for a profit
Is the company a communication company first or security company first? Getting a plumber to do your Electrical work may not be the best idea
Is the equipment brand name or a cheap knock off? Some companies give you a low price, but there may be a cost in quality
Is it being installed by an inexperienced student or actual technician? When it comes to security, you want to ensure that it's done professionally to avoid false alarms and other issues
Check google reviews. Google reviews give you an idea of how the company treats you as a customer

The security world is huge, and doing a bit of research can save you many hours of complications and headaches. Don’t just shop around for the lowest price, you could be leaving yourself open to vulnerability in other areas. Make sure you trust the company you are getting in bed with as it’s typically a few years of commitment. Give us a call today to see if we are the right fit for you.

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SMART HOME DEVICES ARE IN DEMAND IN THE SPRING

Spring gives way to many new things – new flowers, new smells, bright blue skies full of sunshine and sometimes, new smart home tech. But new doesn’t always have to mean having to “do it yourself” (DIY). Just as you may hire a landscaper to care for your yard or bring in a designer to offer fresh ideas for the house after a long winter, choosing the right smart home tech is streamlined with the expertise of a professional. Time – and some projects – can become daunting, fast! It might be best for you to consider a professional to “do it for me”/DIFM. For instance, the smart home: it’s booming and forecasted to include nearly 1.3B devices…and that’s in just the next three years. In fact, a recent survey conducted on behalf of Resideo by YouGov found that: – The top three items people are most likely to purchase in 2019 are: an outdoor camera, a smoke/CO detector and a whole-home security system. – 66% of people surveyed said they would prefer their whole-home security system to be professionally installed versus installing it themselves and 58% said the same about a smart thermostat. – 60% of the people surveyed would prefer a product be professionally installed, because 42% believe it would be installed right and work better and 39% worry they would make a mistake and install it incorrectly.

Professional, DIFM services are in demand all over the home. That doesn’t mean DIY is a rarity, though. And when it comes to the smart home, Resideo and its Honeywell HomeTM brand have numerous solutions ready for both DIFM and DIY spring projects.

*All figures are from a survey conducted by YouGov Plc., on behalf of Resideo Technologies, Inc. Total sample size was 2,597 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between Dec. 27, 2018- Jan. 2, 2019 by YouGov Plc. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all U.S. adults (aged 18+). More at Resideo.com/DIFM
Time – and some projects – can become daunting, fast! It might be best for you to consider a professional to “do it for me”/DIFM. For instance, the smart home: it’s booming and forecasted to include nearly 1.3B devices…and that’s in just the next three years. In fact, a recent survey conducted on behalf of Resideo by YouGov found that:

– The top three items people are most likely to purchase in 2019 are: an outdoor camera, a smoke/CO detector and a whole-home security system.

– 66% of people surveyed said they would prefer their whole-home security system to be professionally installed versus installing it themselves and 58% said the same about a smart thermostat.

– 60% of the people surveyed would prefer a product be professionally installed, because 42% believe it would be installed right and work better and 39% worry they would make a mistake and install it incorrectly.