Home & Commercial Safety Blog
Welcome to the SEi Security safety and security blog. Here, we’ll cover topics that concern both residential and commercial security along with tips to keep your family and business safe and secure.
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Home Safety Seasonal Checklist
Whether springing forward or falling back, Daylight Saving Time is the perfect opportunity for a home safety seasonal checkup. Here’s a quick checklist. Check and Replace Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors Change batteries twice a year. Replace smoke detectors every 10 years, and CO detectors every five years. Light Bulbs (Inside + Outside) Consider updating to energy saving light bulbs,...
Caught in The Act: Video Verified Alarm Systems Improve Police Response Time to Business Burglaries
Try typing “how to break into a store with an alarm” into Google search, and you’ll be startled to see almost 15 million results. Businesses without alarms are 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized than those that do have them. But even a great alarm system won’t always stop the most tenacious burglars from trying. The good news is, business security systems that protect retail, dealerships,...
Deter Burglars from Targeting Your Home Next
A home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the US, but the average arrest rate for burglary is only 13 percent. It would seem that our slippery thieves are a sophisticated bunch. The truth is, burglars are always looking for the path of least resistance. In fact, a shocking 41 percent don’t even plan their attacks —they simply look for easy targets. Want to know what you're doing to encourage...
Keeping your business safe
As a business owner, you’ve invested a large chunk of your time, money and energy to make your business work. Now it's time work on keeping your business safe. Don’t risk it all by leaving yourself vulnerable to burglaries. Businesses are four times as likely to be burglarized as homes, and small businesses are targets in over half of the commercial burglaries committed. To top it off almost...
How to Prevent Retail Theft
Retailers lose more than 36 Billion dollars to theft annually. If you own a store front and do not have proper security you likely fall victim to this statistic. Experts in the security industry agree that the most important and effective way to prevent theft is to have well-trained employees that know how to spot signs of the crime before it actually happens. How to spot a potential shoplifter:...
Money Saving Hacks
Saving money is something most people want to do according to 2016 New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, most fail to do so effectively. Managing your money so that you don’t spend your entire paycheck seems easier said then done. Here are a few money management tips that will help improve your finances. Stay Home – Going out adds up and the unexpected extra 20 bucks that you spent on drinks or...
How to detect a card skimmer
The most successful way of thieves trying to take your money is through card skimmers. They can be attached to anywhere you insert your card (gas pumps, ATMs). How they work: The card skimmer steals your information off the magnetic strip on the back of your credit/debit card. The thieves then create a clone of your card and make quick work of draining your account. Often your pin number can...
How to avoid becoming a pickpocket victim
Pickpocketing occurs on average more than 100 times per day in each city. Do you think that you would notice if you were being pickpocketed? Think again. You may be less aware and therefore more vulnerable to being a pickpocket victim while traveling than you realize. Here are a few tips to help you prevent being pickpocketed: Never hang our purse or bag over the back of the chair at a...
Home Security Isn’t Just For the Rich & Famous
Home security is more affordable than you may think. A home security system will reduce the likelihood of your home getting burglarized by more than 80%. Plus, you may qualify to save up to 20% off of your homeowners insurance. With Security The Odds Are In Your Favor The odds of your house being burglarized without a home security system are 1 in 3. The odds of your home getting burglarized...
Additional Posts
Smart Thermostats Save Money
Saving money and energy should be simple. That’s why we offer smart thermostats that you control with your smart phone through our app. After smart security, smart temperature is the number 2 most popular smart home technology installed in homes today. Sudden...
Video surveillance for your business
Is your business using the latest in video surveillance technology? Small and medium sized businesses are sometimes the last to implement updated technology. You may be thinking why do I need video surveillance or why do I need to upgrade to a more advanced...
Preventing Credit Card Fraud
As technology advances so do our credit cards. That doesn’t mean you are safe. Hackers and fraudulent websites have progressed with us. Within this blog you can find a few ways to make sure that you are purchasing things from a secure store and safe websites. Do’s and...
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year to travel. Distracted driving is up during the holiday season because drivers are more worried about the party then on getting to their destination. Here are a few Thanksgiving travel tips to avoid accidents on the...
Tips For A Perfect Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings family and friends together to share great food, conversation, and laughter. Here are a few tips for a perfect Thanksgiving making life easier and safer for your friends and family. Food Preparation: Here are a few tips to have the best tasting,...
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Keep the Winter Wonderland in your backyard not your basement! As we know it’s getting closer to holiday season, which is also a sign of changing seasons. Winter brings brutal temperatures our way and you need to make sure that your house is protected . Mother Nature...
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide is the cause of over 400 accidental deaths a year. And more than 5,000 people are medically treated in hospital emergency rooms per year. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is commonly mistaken for the flu, allergies, asthma and food poisoning. It is known as...
Relax a little more this summer
Summer fun is filled with baseball games, camping trips and summer vacations. When you leave your home and everything you have worked so hard for, let it be our responsibility to protect it no matter where you are! It is our job 24/7/365 to secure your home, so let...
Spring Safety Tips
Spring is here, and what better time to celebrate the great weather than with some outdoor fun! It’s also a time for cleaning and de-cluttering items and areas in your home. Keep things safe with these top spring safety tips from SEi. BBQ Safety Everyone is...