Posts by Matt Smith
Boosting Security for the 2021-22 School Year
Districts throughout Washington state are quickly approaching the first day of school — so in this time of ongoing COVID concerns, this is the last call for campuses to ensure they have the adequate security needed to reopen safely.
Read MoreLast Call for Summer Vacation: Keeping Things Safe and Sound at Home
It’s your last call for summer vacation, and who knows what the future holds in terms of travel restrictions. If you’re heading out of the house for a few days while there’s still time, you deserve a getaway that’s free from any home security concerns. Fortunately, we have smart home technology that can help. Here’s what it empowers you to do from your vacation destination.
Read MoreBack to Work? Make Sure the House is Covered
Maybe you’ve been fortunate enough to take some time off in June or July — but before you know it, the lazy days of summer will be over. If that’s the case for you – or, you’re just now heading back to the office after working from home due to COVID – then it’s time to make sure the security on your home is covered before going back. If your home security is lacking any of these important features, we recommend adding them before going back to work.
Read MoreNational Night Out is Back in Washington for 2021
The annual National Night Out, a community/police partnership event that promotes anti-crime programs in communities on the first Tuesday in August, is back for 2021 after a one-year hiatus during the pandemic. With the exception of 2020, this annual event has been enjoyed by Americans every year since 1984.
Read MoreBuying a Home? Make it a Smart One
There’s a homebuying boom going on nationwide and throughout the Pacific Northwest. All over Washington state, prices continue to rise and inventory stays down — which means that homes are coming off the market as quickly as they’re going up.
Read MoreEnjoy a Smarter, Safer Summer
There’s nothing like summer fun, but enjoying it to the fullest requires a serious commitment to safety. Enjoy a smarter, safer summer this year with these tips to avoid some of summer’s most prevalent dangers.
Read MoreCelebrating Juneteenth 2021
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks an important day in American history: June 19, 1865. This is when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure the emancipation of all enslaved people.
Read MoreWhat Cloud-Based Video Surveillance Means for You
Everyone knows the cloud is the future of data storage — but for the average business owner, what are the practical benefits of shifting your video surveillance storage to the cloud? When you choose our cloud-based video surveillance solution, Eagle Eye VMS, here’s what you can look forward to.
Read MoreAn Intruder Just Broke Into Your Store. How Fast Will The Police Come?
Because around 98% of alarm activations at businesses turn out to be false alarms, police departments make business alarms very low in priority. If you’ve ever been fined by your city for a false alarm, you know how serious local departments are about curbing them. They’re a huge drain on police resources, during a time in which departments are already suffering.
Read MoreHow Access Control and Video Surveillance Go Hand-in-Hand
After the heightened security risks of last year and the cultural shift toward social distancing , access control systems are more popular than ever.
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