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.
Business Security Considerations Amid COVID-19
Currently, businesses are facing more security challenges than ever before due to COVID-19. Businesses have had to quickly adapt, regardless if their doors remain open or if they have had to completely shut down. Because of countless changes in state regulations and looming concerns over health and safety, security for your business has become increasingly essential. Not only has the importance...
Summer Safety Tips from Security Equipment Inc.
Summer may look a bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean summer activities are coming to a halt! Warmer weather still means enjoying the great outdoors, whether that means grilling dinner, the kids playing in the yard, or taking a dip in the pool. With all the fun that is bound to happen, we want to make sure you and your family are still safe! So, we’ve compiled a list of quick tips to...
Supporting Local Business
As a local family owned business, we understand supporting small business. Since the beginning, SEi's philosophy has been support those who support us. As we are all home day in and day out, planning, shopping, preparing and cleaning up after many many meals we are taking this opportunity to remind our employees to support our customers when we can. We created a list for each branch office...
Window Safety Tips for National Window Safety Week 2020
Have you ever stopped to consider your safety when it comes to your windows? Well, window safety week is here to guarantee you do! Window safety week, which this year is April 6-12th, was created by the Window Safety Task Force of the National Safety Council to encourage the importance of practicing window safety year-round. Falls from windows result in serious injury and sometimes death, and...
Our Partnership Doesn’t End After Your System’s Installed
Committing to purchasing a security system can feel like a big step. Likely, you’ve been inundated with different security companies to try, recommendations from friends, opinions on doing it yourself, all while trying to weigh in your own personal preferences. So, trying to make that final decision when protecting your family, home, pets, business, employees, investment, or whichever makes...
A message on COVID-19 from COO Matt Vellek
At SEi, monitoring your systems comes first. We know you need and expect SEi to provide uninterrupted monitoring services. We are operating at full capacity monitoring, servicing and installing security and life safety systems for our customers. Just like you, SEi is closely monitoring new developments and the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We want you to know plans are in place to ensure...
How an Integrated Security System Benefits Businesses
You are probably already aware of the risks that come with owning a business. Perhaps you even have an emergency fund stowed away. However, some risks like theft, intrusion, or disputes are better to protect against, than trying to repair the damages after-the-fact. That is one of the main purposes of security systems-- to be preventative. Of course, if something does happen, it can also provide...
SEi featured in Midlands Business Journal
The Midlands Business Journal recently published an article featuring SEi. Chief Operating Officer Matt Vellek updates readers on recent acquisitions, SEi's offerings, company growth and future plans. Article Highlights: • SEi acquires Strauss Security Solutions which places SEi among the top tier security businesses in Des Moines • SEi continues to be customer-oriented, in 1984 founder and...
Put Your Fears to Rest with SEi at Your Side
If someone were to ask you what you care about most in life, what comes to mind first? Are you thinking about your car or your job, or do you picture your family, friends, and pets? For most of us, our loved ones mean more than anything. The people in our lives are often what we hold most dear because they are irreplaceable. They shape us and make us who we are. Recently, the tragic news of Kobe...
SEi- Making it Easier for Business Owners to Take Time Off
Business owners are known for being hard workers, from the late hours to the constant planning. You do a lot to keep your business successful. SEi knows all about that since beginning as a small fire and life safety company over 50 years ago. As we have grown over the years, we also know it’s still important to carve out time away from your business to spend time with family and friends. The...
Additional Posts
Prevent Porch Pirates with a Video Doorbell
In the weeks after black Friday deals and Cyber Monday shopping, porch pirates will be on the lookout for boxes sitting on your front porch. Packages often get left outside, waiting for your arrival home from work, with essentially nothing to deter thieves from...
Colder Weather means Higher Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Security Equipment Inc. always has your safety in mind, especially when there are serious threats to your health and life! During the winter months, carbon monoxide poses a bigger threat than any other time of the year. It’s a serious issue and we want to guarantee...
Important Notice: Cellular is Upgrading, and Your Security System Should Too!
Today’s security systems look nothing like they did a decade ago. With technological advancements, security systems have come a long way, now providing smartphone integration, real-time video surveillance, and the ability to go wireless. While security systems used to...
3 Ways a Home Automation System can Prepare Your Home for Winter
The leaves are beginning to change color, and the air is getting cooler. With fall here and winter not far behind, there isn’t a better time to prepare your home for the months to come. Here are 3 ways a home automation system can help you and your family stay safe...
Missouri Growers Should Consider Commercial Security Systems to Safeguard Their Investment
Thinking about getting started in the marijuana industry? There are a lot of steps and regulations that need to be followed, but investing in the business could bring serious capital to you and your state. Last December, as you may have heard, Missouri legalized...
3 Necessary After-School Home Security Features
Keeping Your Children Safe When Home Alone with Specialized Home Security Features With the kids back in school, they often get home before you’re done with work. Even if you trust your children to be home alone, there’s always a bit of worry that comes with leaving...
Big Life Changes? Consider Adding a New Home Security System!
Life moves fast. We all undergo changes, some much bigger than others. Sometimes these changes have such a large impact on our lives, they change the way we navigate the world. Getting married, buying a home and having children are all big changes (and big financial...
8 Clever Tips to Keep Your Home Secure While on Vacation
Did you know that home burglaries peak during summer months? Unfortunately, while most of us our planning summer fun and trips out of towns, burglars are looking for empty homes to target. According to the FBI, crime rates rise approximately 10% during June, July and...
They’re back! Summer Scams
Summer is here and so are the scam artists, including security scams! Be on the lookout for these popular seasonal scams. DOOR-TO-DOOR SECURITY SALES SCAMS Summer sales programs send teams to cities all around the country to try to make quick sales. As quickly...
Looking for a New Alarm Monitoring Company? We Offer Free Takeovers!
If you have an existing security system in your home or business that’s not currently being utilized or you are looking to switch security companies, you have come to the right place! SEi offers free takeovers of old security systems to give you new monitoring and...