The scenario goes something like this – You get a knock on your door and a salesman claiming to represent a home alarm company gives you one of these pitches: Your current alarm company has gone out of business and he’s there to transfer your account to the organization he represents. He represents your current …
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In our previous blog post, we presented a few important facts and statistics about burglaries. It’s helpful to keep these facts and statistics in mind when finding ways to outsmart a burglar. Last week, we mentioned how burglars tend to strike between the hours of 10am and 3pm. These are the times when people are …
Did you know that fire extinguishers are essential on every floor in the home and workplace? Do you know the best rooms to keep them in? Having a fire extinguisher is vital, but that’s only one step of being prepared for a fire emergency. To truly keep your home and office safe, keep your extinguishers …
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Next-Level Home Security Tips There’s a lot of common knowledge about keeping your home safe and sound. Here’s a few home security tips that you might not have heard before. 1. Keep Your Keypad Secluded While placing your keypad to arm and disarm your system right next to your door is convenient for …
Burglary Facts & Statistics Awareness is KEY to safety when it comes to knowing how to protect your home from becoming a victim to a burglary. Put yourself into the shoes of a burglar: it might help you find ways to outsmart them and stop them in their tracks! The following are a few surprising …
In recent years, more property managers have used high-tech CCTV systems and DVR products to strengthen management quality. Complexes that house hundreds of people are more likely to have an increase in vandalism, violence, and theft. Because of this, the ability to check on a property at any time is more important than ever. So, …
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Driving in the rain, whether short or long-distance, is not only a hassle but it’s extremely dangerous. According to AAA, wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million traffic accidents annually. Regardless, safety begins with the driver! The following are a few safety tips to always consider when driving in the rain: Take your time: Slow …
As a contractor you have plenty of things to worry about—but security shouldn’t be one of them. Valley Alarm provides contractors with a full range of electronic security and life safety products and services, from residential to commercial, industrial and large infrastructure projects.
What Security Goes at an Access Point? An access control point is anywhere that access can be electronically controlled. Usually, this is at the main point of entry to a building. This can be a door, turnstile, parking gate, elevator, or other physical barrier. Typically, the access point is a door. Entry Card readers are …
Have you heard about warm-up thefts? You can bet the average car thief has. The National Crime Prevention Council says car thieves may be on the prowl for your car during this current cold snap. During the cold weather months, area drivers may be tempted to let their cars warm up unattended while they stay …
