By Howard Bergman Approximately 30 percent of Americans currently own a gun, and another 33 percent could see themselves owning one in the future. If you’re part of either of these groups, it’s important to understand how to store...
By Wes Wernette Facility management is a 24/7 job. So is security. Whether security is breached at 3 p.m. or 3 a.m., it’s usually the facility manager who gets the first call. Quite often the locksmith gets the second...
By Superpages.com Home security is a top priority, so you need to choose door locks that you known you can rely upon for their strength, and durability. Perhaps the best way to see if your home security door locks...
By Christina Hamlett Ensuring the security and safety of workers, data, equipment, and facilities is a top priority of business owners and managers. Not only must a company have workplace security procedures in place to deal with extreme scenarios...
By Safewise If there’s one place you should always feel safe, it’s in your own home. It’s your castle, after all—a place of refuge, privacy, and security. Simple steps—like treating prescription medications with caution, being careful about what you...
By Howstuffworks So you think you could pick a lock? Prove it in our Lock Picking Quiz. While it’s difficult to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily...
By Wes Wernette Keyless Entry Card Access Employees at many companies carry a card with a magnetic strip or proximity capabilities. When swiped, the door reader accesses and verifies the digital credentials stored on the card and matches it...
By Matthew Karsten Nothing ruins an adventure quicker than getting scammed or robbed! One time in Panama, some women distracted me while stealing a laptop from my backpack. I figured it was gone forever, until incredibly, this happened 3...
By Claire Wolters Feared for their lashing winds, torrential rains, and inundating storm surges, hurricanes are potentially lethal tempests that can leave extensive damage. As an example, consider the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. That officially unnamed Category 4 hurricane claimed...
By Federated Insurance You or your employees can fall into a routine as you shut down your business at the end of every day. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re taking all of the precautions you...