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  • Disaster Planning for the Hurricane Season - Pure Water for Natural Disasters  By : Jon M. Stout
    The hurricane season will be upon us shortly and it is wise to begin to plan for all eventualities associated with these catastrophic events. Proper planning now will avoid much of the stress resulting from hurricane damage and may well avoid injury and loss of life.
  • How You Should Prepare Your House For A Hurricane  By : David Stone -
    Preparing your house for a hurricane is very important, and it does not need to be a difficult task when done properly. Most of the things that are important for protecting your home can be done in advance so you have everything you need when a storm comes your way.

    The most important thing to have for any home is window protection. Windows are the weakness of any structure, but they do provide the light that is necessary for everyday living. Plywood is the easiest way to ...
  • Get Your Suspect With Body Worn Cameras  By : Shawn Davis
    You are a private investigator, or a member of a drug task force or just about any type of vice cop. You need to use body worn cameras for your covert operations, and you need to do it without it being detected. How can you do it? One way is by using a covert hat video camera.
  • A Common Question: "Should I Use Mace or Pepper Spray?"  By : Ross Bainbridge
    Pepper spray is a generic term for all self-defense sprays that contain oleoresin capsicum, a carrier, and a propellant. Oleoresin capsicum is the active ingredient in pepper spray, harvested or derived from cayenne peppers or other peppers. Its effects are physically incapacitating rather than painfully irritating; this makes it ideal for self-defense sprays that are intended for use on assailants who are immune to pain (psychotics, those under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or just “tough guys”).
  • A Guide to Pepper Spray Laws  By : Ross Bainbridge
    Pepper spray is the most popular self-defense weapon, but it is not legal in all states. At the time of publication of this writing, common pepper spray law was that you are allowed to carry it in all states.
  • The Basics of Home Security  By : Jack Nelson
    A brief introduction to the basic principles of home security.
  • Thinking About Home Protection?  By : Ken Donald -
    Why have monitored alarm systems?
    The point of having a monitored security system is that if a break-in occurs, the right authorities can be notified and dispatched. Your business or home is protected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This gives peace of mind knowing that your home or business is protected. You also have the use of the three panic buttons (police, fire & medical). And further, having a monitored alarm system can save you up to 20% off your home insurance.

    Is...
  • All in One Hidden Digital Video Recorders  By : Shawn Davis
    Should you need to use hidden digital video recorders, and you need to have more than one, then you definitely want to consider using a quad all-in-one system. These hidden digital video recorders are great because not only can you operate multiple cameras, you can control them all from one sleek, compact unit. The multiplexer and the recorder are combined, so it does not matter where you place it.
  • Better Hearing with Listening Devices  By : Shawn Davis
    Of all of the ways that people can use listening devices, whether it is for fun, helping to detect problems with plumbing, pest control, covert operations, or keeping tabs on baby, one of the most important reasons for the use of listening devices is to just be able to hear with. That is hearing what the person standing across the room is saying to you.
  • Body Worn Cameras at Height of Miniaturization  By : Shawn Davis
    In today’s world of miniaturization, body worn cameras, along with just about everything else, have gotten almost so small that they can be virtually undetectable by the naked eye. A prime example of that is the new interchangeable button/screw camera set that is not only high resolution, but color as well. These little beauties run on a simple nine-volt battery pack and come with an on/off switch.
  • Body Worn Cameras You’d Never Guess  By : Shawn Davis
    Denim never seems to go out of style. People wear denim jeans, denim skirts, denim dresses and denim jackets. It is as common a sight as just about anything you see today. That is why denim, specifically, denim jackets are one of the perfect ways to conceal body worn cameras. Hundreds of police departments and television stations couldn’t be wrong.
  • Bug Detectors Get Smaller  By : Shawn Davis
    As technology becomes more and more sophisticated, virtually every type of electronic device becomes even more miniaturized. This is especially true of the spy technology that is available on the market today. As the various types of spy equipment that is used to listen, record and photograph have gotten phenomenally smaller, so have the devices that are used to detect them.
  • Bug Detectors Offer Security for Home and Business  By : Shawn Davis
    In today’s modern society where high tech reigns supreme, it is more important than ever to protect our homes and businesses from people who would photograph, video record, and listen in to our private business and personal lives for the purpose of stealing information. Fortunately, there are numerous types of bug detectors that enable us to stop this type of information theft.
  • Capture Details with Digital Voice Recorders  By : Shawn Davis
    Attention convention goers. Now you can easily record contact details and trade event conversations using some of the great, new, little digital voice recorders available for you to buy. Conventions are busy, time-consuming affairs where you meet a lot of people and can gather up loads of information that could be important both personally and professionally.
  • Clever Types of Body Worn Cameras  By : Shawn Davis
    You suspect your employee is ripping off the company. It may be something a small as stealing petty cash or office supplies. It may be something much larger like pilfering office equipment, spare parts or important documents. Using one of the cleverly disguised body worn cameras may be just the ticket to finding out who is doing what, when you aren’t around to see it.
  • Protect Your Family And Vehicle From Unscrupulous Thieves  By : Willie Jones -
    Anyone who has had a car or truck stolen knows the anxiety, helplessness and inconvenience that one goes through. If you are on vacation and have your vehicle stolen it can be even more damaging because you may not have other family and friends to help you get through the initial shock of it.

    Not all vehicles that have been stolen come back in the same shape you last left it in. It can be trashed inside and out. After all, the people that have taken your vehicle have no re...
  • Home Security: Do It Yourself Home Security  By : Jack Krohn
    There are several simple things that can be done to make your home more secure in the face of almost certain intrusion from a burglar. Time, light and noise are the enemies of burglars. Implement these home security tips and you will be able to sleep better in a more secure home.
  • CCTV Video Equipment Surveillance  By : Angel
    Many of the DVR surveillance security systems on the market today offer many of the same universal features. Some of these systems offer units that can be placed on the dashboard of a vehicle for monitoring outdoor events, placed in your pocket for easy portability, and units that can also be used in homes as well as offices.
  • Mistakes In Home Safety  By : Bart Spielberg -
    We all want to feel more secure in our homes, especially in terms of protecting ourselves and our loved ones from harm and in preventing the loss or damage to our personal property. There are several areas in which people invest to make themselves feel more secure in their homes, but in doing so there are also several glaring mistakes that are made. Here are some of the areas in which home owners frequently trip up win the effort to feel secure.

    The worst mistake that any ...
  • Is CCTV Video Equipment useful?  By : Angel
    CCTV Video Equipment (other wise known as Closed Circuit Television) has been used for the purpose of security surveillance for many years.
  • Are Fake Security Cameras Effective?  By : Damian Sofsian
    Are fake security cameras effective? The answer is a resounding "Yes."
  • Closed Circuit TV: Video Surveillance to Protect Our Security  By : Phill Collins
    This may end up the age long debate that closed circuit TV cameras only can record a crime in progress. Is there any harm in taking protection beforehand if such technologies are available! Time to decide.
  • How Does A Home Security System Work?  By : Robert Marcus
    Home Security System are used throughout the United States, people know what Burglar alarms are and what they are used for. Nevertheless they may not know how they operate. Let?s see how this protection system works in detail.
  • What Are The Different Components Of A Alarm System?  By : Robert Marcus
    Burglar alarms are used in houses, banks and shopping centers etc. There are numerous varieties of burglar alarms but they all are designed to do the same job. The main components of a alarm system would be a sensor, a camera, a motion detector, a buzzer a flash light and batteries.
  • What Are The Features Of A Home Security System?  By : Robert Marcus
    Is your home really safe? When we ask ourselves that question we start to think about whether the safety measures we have taken are enough to keep our home safe. Prevention is better than the cure! Place an appropriate home security system to prevent your home from burglaries. Today, safety depends on how well prepared you are. With monitored residential security and alarm system, you can empower yourself and give your family peace of mind.
  • A Security Camera System Plays An Important Role In Your Home Security.  By : Robert Marcus
    To observe what's going on, you can add to your home security system a security camera system. They are the ultimate home security product. Whether you live in a spacious estate, in a gated community, or have a house in the suburbs, they are designed fit your needs. Video cameras are an advanced addition for your home security system. The most basic security camera system would be a single camera connected directly to a monitor and a recorder to
  • Why Investing In A Smoke Alarm Can Save Your Life.  By : Robert Marcus
    A Smoke alarm or smoke detector have saved thousands of lives. Smoke detectors are your first line of security against fire and can reduce the chance dying in a home fire. Even though they can be a nuisance when you burn toast, An inexpensive household smoke alarm detector can mean that every member of your family gets out of a burning house alive. Prevention and deterrence should always be a front line method of avoiding home accidents.
  • Simple Tips For Preventing Break-Ins At Your Home  By : Jill Steele
    The middle of an emergency is no time to discover you need additional help. There are some simple ideas you can put into place right now that can help prevent break-ins at your home.
  • How Does A Motion Detector Work?  By : Robert Marcus
    An alarm system is a great way to provide extra protection for your home. There are plenty of options available for you to ensure your home’s safety. So don’t take chances. Protect your family with a home security system that will safeguard your most precious valuables, and the people you love.
  • Is Your Burglar Alarm Accredited?  By : Robert Marcus
    Due to safety precautions it is mandatory that every alarm installed in your house is registered with FARS. Before the system is placed into service you must check for the following accreditation,

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