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10 Tips to Better Protect the Codes of Your Electronic Security System

Posted by Joe Wilson

Jan 2, 2024 8:49:00 AM

Does your business have an electronic security system or are you planning on investing in one? Then it’s likely that you will have to activate and deactivate the system with codes. 

While the right electronic security system will be highly effective at securing your business, it will come with one important prerequisite - you will need to remember and protect your security codes to keep your premises secure.

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Topics: Commercial Security, Crime Prevention Tips, Building Access Control

Rising Crime: A Concern for Small Businesses in Western Canada

Posted by Joe Wilson

Dec 28, 2023 8:25:33 AM

A recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has claimed that small businesses in Western Canada - the heart and soul of many neighbourhoods - are calling for more work to be done to address crime and better improve community safety. 

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Topics: Crime Prevention Tips, Small Business Security

Building a Strong Security Culture: Tips For Engaging Employees

Posted by Joe Wilson

Jun 6, 2023 7:42:46 AM

The world is rapidly evolving. While this has produced some amazing innovations, it has also given criminals more creative ways to exploit their victims. As a result, organizations face an unprecedented number of security threats. 

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Topics: Commercial Security, Crime Prevention Tips

What is the Difference Between Breaking & Entering and Trespassing?

Posted by Joe Wilson

Nov 7, 2022 11:54:00 AM

In a recent blog, we discussed the difference between breaking & entering, robbery and theft. While knowing these terms isn’t going to automatically help enhance your organization’s security solution, it can help you to gain a better idea of the security technology you need to better protect your business.

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Topics: Crime Prevention Tips

Security Tips When Moving & Relocating Your Business

Posted by Joe Wilson

May 2, 2022 8:26:31 AM



Relocating a business can be a formidable task. You have to transport expensive equipment, confidential information and expensive supplies/inventory. And you have to do all of it while keeping your assets safe and secure.

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Topics: Crime Prevention Tips

Retail Security: 5 Ways to Protect Your Store From Violent Shoplifters

Posted by Joe Wilson

Mar 17, 2021 10:29:19 AM

Are you worried about violent shoplifting having an impact on your Vancouver-based retail store this year? Well, we have both good and bad news for you - both of which show just how important it is to have an effective retail security solution in 2021. 

Let’s start with the good news. A month-long crackdown in January and February has resulted in nearly 300 recommended criminal charges against people police allege are violent and prolific shoplifters working in downtown Vancouver. 

The initiative, named Project Arrow, resulted in: 

  • the investigation of 250 shoplifting incidents; 
  • the arrest of 130 individual offenders; 
  • the recommendation of 268 criminal charges;
  • $37,093 in stolen merchandise recovered and returned to merchants 
  • and the seizure of 35 weapons.

The bad news is that there’s a reason why the police have taken this action. The initiative was established in response to the growing crime in downtown Vancouver.

In a statement released by the Vancouver Police Department, Inspector Rob Clarke, Operations Division, said: “Last year in the downtown core, VPD saw a 260 per cent increase in shoplifting incidents involving weapons such as bear spray, knives, needles, and guns, when compared to the previous year.”

With the number of violent shoplifting incidents on the rise, it’s more important than ever before that Vancouver retailers properly secure their premises. That’s why, in this blog, Sonitrol Western Canada has listed five key tips that will enhance retail security.

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Topics: Verified Video Surveillance, Crime Prevention Tips

5 Common Misconceptions About Security Alarm Systems

Posted by Joe Wilson

Apr 20, 2018 10:33:48 AM

Thousands of small, medium and large businesses are broken into every day, with the result sometimes being catastrophic for the company.

Whether opening for the first time, moving locations or simply looking to upgrade, business owners have a lot of aspects to consider. The security of their premises should be high priority on that list.

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Topics: Verified Alarms, Crime Prevention Tips, Security Tips

'Tis The Season For Property Theft

Posted by Joe Wilson

Dec 15, 2016 9:35:43 AM

 The weather is getting colder, perhaps it is even snowing where you are. With the start of the cold weather comes the holiday season. Unfortunately, some people are running around trying to make some extra cash or find that perfect gift, and some folks find that this is the hardest time of year, with heating bills increasing, buying gifts for the holidays. For example, numerous seasonal labourers constantly get let go due to the shut down of construction sites, farms, mines and oil fields with the extreme decrease in temperatures and traitorous weather at this time of year. It can get to the point where some people decide to make poor decisions that come with unfortunate consequences, and some people turn to theft and burglary.

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Topics: Verified Alarms, Crime Prevention Tips, Security Tips

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