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.
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...
PRESS RELEASE: SEi Expands Home Security to Include Video Doorbell
For more information contact: Jason Cloudt – Vice President Sales Phone: 402-778-3728 jcloudt@seisecurity.com www.newsei2021.arbordevelop.com Security Equipment Inc. (SEi) expands home security to include video doorbell Omaha, Nebraska (December 21, 2019) - Security Equipment Inc. (SEi) a full-service security firm founded in 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska, announces the addition of an integrated...
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 snatching them up and keeping them for themselves! So, for the avid online shopper, what can you do to keep your packages safe this...
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 your safety during this time. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is responsible for more than 50,000 emergency department visits causing more than...
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 be connected to traditional landlines, nowadays they connect to wireless networks or cellular services such as Verizon and...
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 and comfortable throughout the winter. Lock control During the coldest months of the year, no one wants to spend any more time...
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 marijuana for medicinal use. As of this April, Missouri marijuana regulators announced they plan to issue 60 cultivation, 86 processing...
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 them unattended. Keeping your family safe has been our priority for the last 50 years. With our home security system features, you...
Additional Posts
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...
ACI Worldwide selects SEi and AMAG Technology to Secure Offices Globally
AMAG Technology, a world-leader in unified solutions that help organizations mitigate risk, today announced that ACI Worldwide has selected AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management system to deploy at its 50+ offices worldwide. ACI will install Symmetry Access Control,...
Moving Soon? Here’s How You Can Take Your Home Security System with You!
As we enter peak moving season, Security Equipment Inc. wants you to be aware of your options for your security system! Home security systems are vital for today’s security needs. A residential security is an investment into protecting your home, valuables and family...
Mobile Business Security—The Best Way to Secure your Business
Owning a business means you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. But if you own a business, you already know that! That’s why simplifying your tasks as a business owner is super important. Why make things harder on yourself? Well, do we have a solution for...
Home Security has gone Mobile and it’s not Turning Back!
Wouldn’t it be nice to keep your security system in your pocket everywhere you go? Security Equipment Inc. is making that possible with our leading technology in security systems. Keep your eyes on what matters with a smartphone security system from SEi. Connect your...
Stay Dry with Leak Detection Services from SEi
Is there such a thing as being too prepared? At Security Equipment Inc., we don’t believe so and neither should you. When it comes to water damage, it’s best to have all your bases covered. It’s important to understand that water damage doesn’t always present itself...
Temperature Control with Smartphone Home Security from SEi
Having a smart home used to be a thing we all joked about in the past. (Anyone remember the movie Smart House?) In today’s world of Alexa’s and Google Homes, a smart house is becoming the new norm. Wouldn’t it be nice to take control of your home no matter where you...
Restaurant Security—Security Cameras, Door Access, Fire Alarms & More
Restaurant security can be especially challenging. Restaurants often have high employee turnover, high customer traffic, tight profit margins, and perishable inventory. What restaurants need is a system customized to your operation, one that is easily managed, without...