Tag: security systems

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: Locks, security systems

Keeping your family safe is a top priority. To do that, you need to step up your home’s security. If you’re like many people, though, you might not know where to start. Before deciding on what security measures you should take, it’s important to understand what areas are most vulnerable. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the weak spots and the most common ways burglars enter single family homes. Picking the Front [Read More...]

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: Access Control, security cameras, security systems, short-term rentals

Short-term rental marketplaces, such as Airbnb, allow homeowners to rent out properties or unused rooms to travelers. Such marketplaces have become incredibly popular because they allow homeowners to earn some extra income. It’s important for homeowners to make sure that their property and personal belongings are adequately protected as guests filter in and out. Before you rent out your property through Airbnb or a similar site, check out these safety tips for short-term rental hosts. [Read More...]

Categories: Safes Tips Tags: home security, Locks, safes, security systems

Awareness is one of the most important factors that influences security. You probably remember to close your windows and night and lock the front door and arm your security system when leaving your home. However, there are several common things that many people fail to realize need to be secured. Simply making yourself aware of these things can help you better secure your belongings and stay on top of an overall security plan. Let’s take [Read More...]

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: fall, security, Security Advice, security systems, Security Tips

Fall is a busy season for families. Between sports, dances lessons, homework and fall festivals, this time of year is hectic. Though you may feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions at once, security is one thing that should never be neglected. To help ensure that you and your family stay safe this season, here are a few practical fall security tips from the Lakewood locksmith experts at Colorado Security Products. 3 [Read More...]

Categories: Locks Tips Tags: Crime During the Summer, Crime Rates, Locks, security systems

As the temperature rise, so does the crime rate. Each summer, home burglaries increase by about 10.5 percent. Before you pack up for a summer road trip or open up all the doors and windows to enjoy some fresh air, you may want to think twice. There’s a definite correlation between summer and crime, but why? There are a few theories as to why crime rates rise during the summer. Why Does Crime Increase During [Read More...]

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: business security systems, business security systems denver, security systems

No business owner wants to think about theft, but unfortunately, it is a sad reality that must be considered. Whether losses occur as the result of the public or even your own employees, the effects of theft can devastate small businesses. When starting up a business, getting a security system should be a top priority. Here are just a few of the many benefits of business security systems: Decrease Employee Theft Security cameras are a [Read More...]

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: alarms, break-ins, office building security, security, security systems

Office buildings are prime targets for break-in, especially smaller buildings. It seems that thieves believe that smaller offices and businesses are less likely to be properly secured than larger ones, and they may assume that your office building is an easy target. While there will always be criminals, there are things that you can do to ensure that your building, staff and other property remain safe and secure.  The experts at Colorado Security Products can help [Read More...]

Categories: Security System Tips Tags: security systems, surveillance camera

Security Systems And Their Components Though there are many different types of security systems, they all work on the same basic principle of securing entry points, such as doors and windows, and interior spaces that contain valuable items like electronics, guns, art and collections. Regardless of whether you are securing a home or business and no matter how big or small the property is, the main components of the security system remain the same; the [Read More...]

Categories: Security Camera Tips, Security System Tips Tags: security cameras, security systems

Security systems have come a long way from the bulky cameras and tape decks of the past. Today’s modern security technology is smaller, more efficient and offers better resolution than even the top-of-the line systems of the past. Not only that, modern security technology today offer more controls – and more ways to access those controls – than ever before. It’s All About Accountability In the past, security technology was set up with one thing in mind: to [Read More...]