There are things about alarm system system that require an alarm technician to come to your home, and some things about an alarm system that do not require an alarm technician to come to your home. We get called for both, which is fine; we’re happy to do them. That said, let’s cover some of […]
Security Myths and Power Plays
Does that look like a clickbait headline or what? Good thing it’s not. There are some super cringe worthy promotions out there right now. Security used to be about making sure that a home was covered against intrusion or break in, and an alarm was supposed to provide a level of security to the home […]
Opening Up – What now?
So. Here we go. As promised, Ontario is in at least a partially open state. Ontario to reopen borders with Quebec, Manitoba as 2nd-dose bookings open in delta hot spots | CBC News We find ourselves in a brand new position, with no road map or guidelines to follow. This is uncharted territory for our […]
VCR to IP – In Series
Surveillance systems date as far back as 1942. We’re not going back that far. But; Remember these? They recorded to this; Coming back to you? No? This may refresh your memory; We’re as glad those days are gone as you are. Not as happy as Philip Ob Rey , who turns old tape into some of the […]
Home Invasions – What Are They?
3 taken to hospital after home invasion, shootings at Kitchener residence: Waterloo police | Globalnews.ca You better believe I’ll be watching this one. Home Invasions are rare, but show an increase in potential violence Kitchener Waterloo has never seen before. Home Invasions require a level of planning to pull off, and aggression up to and […]
Back to Home Security – The New DSC
I haven’t talked about home security systems for a while. There’s a reason for that. The security world is changing, but not that much. It’s never been an industry that’s big on gimmicks, nor will it ever be. If you want an alarm installed in your home, it’s typically because you’ve been personally affected by […]
Apartment Buildings – In and Out
If you thought your mental wellness was being tested in your house, imagine the wellness of those in a more confined space. We’ve got calls coming in from all angles, but none seem more pressing that the perimeter security of the apartment buildings in the Region. More and more, damaged entry and exit hardware is […]
Creating Space – Securing Bubbles
I’ll be honest; I’m getting a little tired of all this personal space I’m getting. I never thought I’d miss those shoulder-to-shoulder crowds at concerts, or restaurants. I want desperately to go the grocery store and fight for my place in line with some 80 year old who is oddly aggressive with her cart. I […]
Protecting Yourself
One of the most interesting parts of the security business is how HONEST it is. We don’t care about excuses or stories, because our job is to supply and install equipment that will capture truth. The justice system in Canada, while far from perfect, relies on evidence to hand out punishment. Innocent until proven guilty. […]
Locked Down
Yeah, I know. We’re sick of these words. I’m sick of these words. First off, I just want to say that we want to say thank you. Thank you to vast majority of people in the Region of Waterloo. I’ve seen you following every guideline mandated by Health Canada in an attempt to end this. […]