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Where to Place Your Panic Buttons: Keep Calm and Think Strategic
A home security system can protect more than just your doors and windows when you’re away from home with the simple installation of a panic button. A panic button is a great addition to the safety measures you may already have installed throughout your home by...
Seven Reasons Your Business Needs Video Surveillance
One of the benefits of video surveillance systems is the ability to monitor the activities within a corporation. If you’re considering a video surveillance system for your business, here are seven reasons to go ahead and pull the trigger: ◾Increased overall security –...
Why You Need Video Surveillance At Home
Simply put, the best way to stop a robbery from ever occurring is to utilize as many preventative measures as you can. Home video surveillance systems are an important preventative measure that not only help to prevent theft, but help authorities catch criminals and...
Choosing a Video Surveillance System
There are many factors that go into choosing a video surveillance system to supplement your current home security system. Before purchasing, figure out exactly why you need this technology and where you will mount the cameras. You should consider the size of your...
Home Safety Tips for Winter
As temperatures drop and the wind begins to blow colder, more people will begin to spend more time indoors. However, burglars don’t take the winter off, and neither should you. Alongside a new security system from Touchton, take the steps to make sure your home is...
Fall Safety Checks
While a security system is a great step towards protecting your home, it shouldn’t be the be-all-end-all to your plan for securing your home. There are some simple steps you can do to ensure your home’s safety as we head towards winter. Check Entry Points Doggy doors...
Security Upgrades in 2015
2015 has been a big year for security system upgrades. With so much new technology coming out, we thought we’d highlight some of the top innovations in the field. Camera-focused Security Systems Many companies have been featuring cameras as the focal point of their...
Home Invasion vs Burglaries
Traditional alarm systems serve to protect against two main threats, home invasions and burglaries. One may wonder what the difference is between these two invaders. Both kinds of criminals have very different methods and motivations. It’s important to understand this...
Before You Go On Vacation…
August is here and the summer is winding down. Soon the kids will be back in school, but there’s just enough time to take one or two more trips and use some of those well-earned vacation days you’ve been saving up. However, before you leave the neighborhood, here’s a...