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Have you ever arrived at your home or place of work only to encounter broken windows, slashed car tires, graffiti, littering or any other act of vandalism? Vandalism is an act of destroying and damaging someone else’s property–residential, commercial or municipal–without permission. There are several reasons your business or home can be prone to criminal vandalism. Needless to say, the damage to property and losses might cause you to suffer substantial financial setbacks. Your safest line of defense is to put measures in place to prevent vandalism in your area. Our San Jose security company discusses vandalism and how to protect your property: Read more…

Every homeowner wants to live in a safe and secure neighborhood for the sake of their families and also to keep their property intact. But the key to establishing a safe neighborhood lies with the people who live there and their willingness to enact a neighborhood watch program. Would you like to learn more about how to set up a neighborhood watch in your area?  Orion Security, a Bay Area security patrol company, is here to discuss community security with neighborhood watch programs.  Read more…

Why Schools Should Teach Self-Defense and Security

Self-defense is a set of skills that allows one to defend themselves by engaging in physical combat. But in truth, this type of training incorporates far more than its physical elements. In its true form, self-defense training enhances people’s mental awareness, helps them identify and prevent acts of crime, and opens up a person to a healthier, confident approach to life. Read more…

The Best Ways to Determine if You Need to Upgrade Your Surveillance System

In today’s world, we can all agree that video surveillance is an integral part of any business’ security apparatus. This is regardless of whether the system is intended for use in a small business situated at one designated spot, or an enterprise consisting of hundreds of sites. The bottom line remains that this sort of technology is highly critical and widely employed when it comes to ensuring the safety of employees, clients, and property assets. Read more…

Orion Security is a professional Bay Area security company that recommends every company have some sort of security plan in place to ensure the safety of managers, employees, and equipment. The fact of the matter is that with the right security measures firmly set in the organizational structure, you will be able to prevent cases of theft or injury. Read more…

Security is of paramount importance to the average homeowner today and modern alarm systems offer users advanced methods to detect and send out alerts during emergency situations. Alarm installation offers a certain level of active preparedness and responsibility, which goes a long way toward keeping the family safe from harm. Read more…

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For most restaurant managers, the thought process behind providing an outdoor seating area for their customers is to provide them with a unique area where they can have a wonderful dining experience. However, despite their good intentions, when such spaces become too crowded, it can become unsafe for all parties involved. Read more…

Whenever you speak to any reputable Bay Area patrol company, they will tell you every place of residence should be safe and secure. This is regardless of whether you live in a condo, home, or apartment. Unfortunately, a significant number of people still make the wrong assumption that apartments either don’t need to implement adequate security measures, or that landlords don’t have to take the responsibility of installing the right wires and relevant installations in order to provide a safe environment. Read more…

Automotive theft is not something new to most people, and neither is it an overwhelming situation taking over the country in epidemic proportions. The truth is that car owners have been the unfortunate victims of this type of crime for decades. In fact, the phrase carjacking came up as a result of news media reporting on the issue. However, the term has managed to raise the level of fear to extreme rates whereby everyone feels like they will be the next victim, when in reality; this sort of crime has a low probability of actually happening. The main issue is usually the consequences that it comes with when it actually does happen. Read more…

With summer just around the corner, everybody is thinking of where to vacation. Contrary to what some may think, a significant portion of the population prefers to have a quick getaway within the United States. However, before you make any travel plans, you should establish just how safe your preferred vacationing spot is. The following is a list of some of the most popular destinations in the U.S. and travelers safety. Read more…