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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 7, 2010NO COMMENTSIf you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
My cousin is having a problem about the security of her boutique at the mall. She has only three personnel for her medium-sized store. She wanted to install a security camera inside the shop to monitor people who would steal or cause damage. There were times that some items and accessories were missing in her shop. There are times a lot of people going in and out of her boutique and it’s hard for them to monitor the people. This gave her an idea that
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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 6, 2010
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Once you have installed your indoor home security system, it’s important that you complement your system with outdoor security to improve the safety of yourself and your family. There are many different options to protect the boundaries of your house that will meet any size budget.
Outdoor lighting is one of the first options you should consider and is an excellent deterrent for home invasions. Outdoor security lighting makes a burglar feel vulnerable and exposed which is why intruders will look for homes with little or no outdoor lighting. One of the most popular options is all-night lighting which gives continual lighting for your property. Motion-activated lighting is another option in which lights are activated by a motion detector. This is also a preferred option because not only does it suddenly scare burglars, but it also saves on electricity. Some people also choose to use “Hi/Low combination” lighting which uses a low intensity light at night and gets brighter and brighter if the motion detector senses movement. Whatever type of lighting you choose to use, it’s important that you focus on strategic areas such as the backyard and doorways, keeping glare and shadows down to a minimum.
Outdoor cameras have also become a popular home
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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 4, 2010
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You’ve lived here for years. You’ve never had any trouble. But one otherwise quiet night, you hear a strange noise. It sounds like the jiggling of a doorknob. Is someone breaking into your house? Are the kids still in bed? Where did you leave the phone? It’s three o’clock in the morning, and there is no one around to help. With no home alarm system, your mind starts racing a million miles a second trying to think of ways to keep your family safe and – at the same time – work out an escape route.
This is a situation all too many people find themselves in every year. The middle of a potentially life-threatening emergency with no security alarm system is no time to discover you need additional help. The best time to work those things through is right now when all is well. There are some simple ideas you can put into place right now that can help prevent break-ins at your home. Even if you have a home alarm system, these tips go a long way to give added safety.
Leave the Outside Lights On Every Night
Most people never turn on the outside lights unless they are
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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 4, 2010
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Though many people realize the importance of being able to defend them, they don’t always know how to take care of the things that protect them. A car needs to be taken care of and maintained and so does your stun gun. If you don’t regulate your stun gun, then you will find that it won’t work when you need it most. However, if you follow these simple steps then it will work properly and will last for a long time.
The initial make sure that your stun gun has plenty of power. Make sure that you change the batteries regularly. If you choose to use rechargeable batteries, then you should charge them as often as you can. A way to find out whether or not your batteries are charged well, is by simply performing a test. To do this simply give the device a rapid zap in the air. If you find that an arc is produced, then this will be a good indicator that your batteries are charged sufficiently. If you find that no arc is produced, then you will need to switch them or even recharge them.
This brings us to our next important tip for proper care. Though
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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 3, 2010
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The useage of a Tazer has shown that it can decrease injuries and fatalities in dangerous situations, including home and personal security confrontations. Still, any weapon carries a risk of injury. Because of this, all users, particularly those who do not have a background in weaponry, which are mostly individual homeowners, must take necessary steps to learn how to use a Tazer safely.
Complete Tazer Training
Just like any other new product you have bought, it is vital that you do no use your Tazer until you have first read the warnings and instructions that come with the product. Make sure that you, as a user, become familiar with the information that experts of the Tazer have stated as important.
Reading the instruction manual is a good place to start training in Tazer usage. Tazer users will also have the ability to complete training provided by the company. Tazer training that is done periodically will also provide users to stay up-to-date with Tazer safety procedures, while also refreshing already learned safety procedures in their mind.
Follow Required Laws Associated with Tazer Utilization
Users should be familiar with federal, state, and local laws regarding Tazer usage. Compliance with these laws will keep users from engaging their Tazer
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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 2, 2010
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There are special dangers involved with apartment living. This is because you live so close to many other people. Their actions can jeopardize your safety and so it抯 very important for you to be aware of what you must do to safeguard yourself, your family and your possessions. Fire is perhaps the greatest danger in apartment buildings. With so many units joined together, it doesn't take long for fire to spread from one to another. The following guidelines are critical to your safety: Install smoke detectors in the kitchen, all bedrooms, the laundry area and hallways. You must test them every month and replace the batteries every 6 months. They won't do you any good if they aren't in working order. Keep fire extinguishers handy in the kitchen, laundry area and near your outside grill. Develop an escape plan. This plan should include two ways of exiting ?in most cases, this will probably include the main door and either a window or door wall. If you live on a higher floor and don't have access to a fire escape, purchase a rope ladder to use for exiting from windows or a balcony. Practice your escape plan regularly so each member
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