Economic Uncertainty Increases Risk of Break-ins
A volunteer fire department in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, was targeted in a break-in that left the community shaken. The Seven Communities Fire Department had just completed work on their new hall when thieves forced entry, stealing donated items, including fuel critical for emergency response. While the monetary loss was minimal, the emotional impact on volunteers and donors was severe.
Community buildings and shared facilities are increasingly vulnerable during periods of uncertainty — economic, political, or environmental. When stress rises, crime does too.
Unfortunately, traditional alarm systems often fail to protect:
- They trigger after the crime occurs.
- They generate up to 98% false alarms, draining police resources.
- They rarely lead to arrests.
In contrast, verified security systems — such as Sonitrol’s Verified Audio Detection — provide:
- Real-time threat confirmation
- Immediate police dispatch
- Faster response times and higher apprehension rates
This approach has helped achieve over 188,000 verified apprehensions across North America.
Why it Matters
When the spaces that protect us, like fire halls, schools, and community centers, aren’t secure, the entire community is at risk. Verified Security doesn’t just record what happened; it stops it while it’s happening.
Investing in verified technology protects both assets and morale, ensuring that community responders stay focused on their mission, not on replacing stolen fuel cans.
Joe Wilson’s Note
Why are business owners surprised when they have a successful break-in? Don’t they think what they store has value? Why buy anything if you can get it for free?
It’s time to stop relying on conventional alarms that don’t deter, detect, or deliver apprehensions. Curious about how your current system holds up? Click here to book a free security audit.