Security systems are only meant to do one thing...right? Protect your home, watch over your valuables while you are away? Did you ever think about all of the other cool features of owning a home security system? Now that technology has grown, home security systems (and their features) can be managed simply from your smart phone/device! Here are 4 features of your system you didn't know you could have:
Topics: Buffalo, NY
Before the most recent technology boom, video surveillance was mainly used by large, very wealthy companies and in the spy movies. Today, if you walk down the street, I guarantee you will see at least 5 within a few minutes. Video surveillance has quickly gained traction in our world, and it has gained the world a series of “Burglaries Gone Wrong” videos, while also serving it’s purpose as a way to deter burglars and lurkers.
Here are three reasons why having a home video surveillance system is beneficial:
Topics: Buffalo, NY, Family, Crime Prevention
Lessons From 3rd GradeThat "I" before "e," except after "c" lesson was a great lesson to learn in 3rd grade, but if you're like me, you continue to make that mistake. Thank goodness for spell check! I am lost without it.
Despite the spelling confusion that often takes place with our name, you may be wondering why we came up with the company name "SHIELD" (spelled correctly, of course). ...Glad you asked.
Topics: Buffalo, NY
For some, it important to find a reputable local company to provide home security. For others, the more popular national brands are just fine. Regardless of your preference, searching for a home security company in Buffalo can be a bit overwhelming.
Open the phone book, and you won't find just a simple list of phone numbers. You’ll find page after page of expensive ads from security companies in Buffalo, NY, large and small both national and local. A Google search for “Home Security Buffalo” yields pages of online results. With this information overload, how do you choose which security companies in Buffalo, NY are worth investigating?
Topics: Buffalo, NY, Security Marketplace
As winter releases it's grip on Buffalo and the Northeast, homeowners are desperate for a bit of southern warmth. As spring vacation looms and your packing for that getaway, don't forget that your home is prime target for opportunistic burglars.
Take a few extra steps with these home security tips before you leave to make sure that a home invasion doesn't upset your long awaited (and well deserved) vacation.
Topics: Buffalo, NY, Security Marketplace, Securing Your Home, Personal Safety
As a mother of 5 children, I often wonder if their school environment is a safe as I think it is... Our family has always lived in Buffalo, and we consider it a very safe place to raise a family. Maybe we have a false sense of security (after all, we own a security company in Buffalo, NY). Regardless, I came across this article that was shared with the parents of the WIlliamsville school district, and I thought It had a lot of great information about keeping our kids safe, so I wanted to pass it along...
From The Parent Newsletter:
While most of us consider February to be the official month of love and romance, it has also been designated as national Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month. Though once a taboo topic of discussion, domestic violence is gradually becoming a better understood problem in our country. However, awareness of how dating violence impacts teenagers is not as widely understood or discussed. As parents of teenagers, it is crucial for you to talk with your teens about and model healthy relationships.
Topics: Buffalo, NY, Personal Safety, Family
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Topics: Buffalo, NY, Security Marketplace
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