As a residential security expert, I wonder how the man got into the house. The news article from WDRB out of Louisville, KY explains that the man broke into the house through the daughter's bedroom window.

Description I am a residential security expert and want to help individuals improve their home security. What I teach you is well beyond what the alarm companies, police, and fire departments will. You

Peace of mind is a wonderful thing. A very high value is usually placed upon having it. I provide peace of mind to my friends and business associates through my residential security consulting. It isn't

The element of surprise is a classic tactic. Your foe benefits from it as much as you. Criminals, by definition, do not follow the law, and they certainly do not fight fairly either. They will use surprise

It may be tempting to hide a key within the devices below, but I highly recommend you do not do it. No matter how clever you think you are, the hidden key will be found. You can put the key in a fake rock,

This post does not include movie reviews. Instead, my objective is to share observations from the movies, all based on true stories, as a former Intelligence Analyst and a current security professional.

You see an attractive and well designed enclosed porch, but I see a hidden layer of defense. Source It is an expensive and lovely porch that added a lot of value to the home. Most people will admire it

The next time you hear a bump in the night, don't go back to sleep wondering what it was. Force Multiplier : A capability that, when added to and employed by a combat force, significantly increases the

"One man's trash is another man's treasure." As a private investigator, I strongly warn you to be careful about what you throw away. In most places trash, once to the curb, can be looked through

McLovin had his wallet stolen, or he forgot it at the liquor store. Now who has his home address? Worse, you're a single woman living alone, and you're asked to show your ID in a public place. Now the

What blocks or slows down a human will not do the same for many dangerous animals. Bears for example will climb right over most fences. As the image above illustrates, they will also quickly climb up onto

Perhaps it is the former Intelligence Analyst in me or the fact that I'm currently a Private Investigator that makes me pay attention to things others do not. It could be that in a past life I might have

We've all seen these signs or similar ones, and they are used around the globe. There's a major problem however. Criminals ignore them. Putting a sign like this at the entrance to your community does very

Introduction You do not want your driveway to look like this. Having a driveway flanked by beautiful trees looks picturesque, but it is terrible for physical security. The driveway approaching your home

The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski your life is your life don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission. be on the watch. there are ways out. there is light somewhere. it may not be much light but it

Introduction Whether you're against the idea of property rights or not, the quote above by Robert Frost is still famous. I'm not here to write about property rights however. Residential security is my

Have you ever wondered why? One reason commercial doors open outwards is to make escape during a fire easier. Shouldn't that same principle apply to your home though? You want to be able to rush out without

Greetings Steemians, I have been studying residential security for many years now. In addition to being a residential security expert, I'm also a private investigator in Virginia. Physical security is

Fire extinguishers are cheap, and they are easy to use too. A friend of mine had a house fire recently. Thankfully, no one was hurt. His experience reminded me of a very simply residential security tip