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Stats Don’t Lie: Surprising Truths About Home Burglaries
Every year there are 2.2 million burglaries in the United States, which averages out to a burglary every 14 to 15 seconds. This statistic is shocking, but an even more surprising statistic is that...
Practical Safety Tips In and Around the City
Metro Atlanta is a beautiful place to live. Living in the city Atlanta, you have access to everything you need, and it's easy to get around. However, there are some dangers that come with living in...
What to do if crime rises in your neighborhood
If you've lived in your neighborhood for a while, it's likely that crime rates have stayed consistent. But if something has changed recently--perhaps there are more break-ins or robberies in your...
How to Determine if Your Neighborhood is Safe
When you're moving to a new city, one of the first things you should do is get to know the area, specifically how safe certain areas are versus others. Below are some ways to determine how safe...
How do most burglars break into a home?
Burglars are clever, opportunistic criminals who make a living off of breaking into homes and businesses. They're the reason you should lock your doors, turn off your lights when you leave your...
How to protect yourself against crime in your neighborhood
Yes, some cities have higher crime rates than others, but even in the worst neighborhoods you can take steps to protect your property from theft and other crimes. Here are some tips for keeping your...
What To Do If You’re Home During a Break In
There's alot to consider when purchasing a home security system. The doors and windows, cameras, and downloading the mobile app. But one thing you should consider and plan for is - what if the...
Best City to Live in Gwinnett County
There are many reasons to choose Gwinnett County, GA as your home. Award winning schools Diverse culture Local sports and arenas Robust economy 47 parks and 10,000 acres of park land. So where is...
Protecting Your Home During Summer Vacation
Summer-time is fast-approaching which usually means that millions of families are gearing up for their traditional summer vacation. If you are among those who are planning to travel away from home...
Thieves Never Check These Hiding Places
No one ever expects to get robbed, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Your home is actually full of secret hiding spots thieves will never consider looking. Let’s just admit that we all...
Georgia’s Most Dangerous Cities
Georgia is full of beautiful landscapes, gorgeous beaches, and historical towns. But it also has a few cities that have placed Georgia in the top 3rd of the nation for most dangerous states. ...
Number One Safest City in Georgia
Kennesaw With a population of 34,641, Kennesaw, GA is ranked the safest city in Georgia. Kennesaw is part of Metro Atlanta and is home to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and...
Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia – 2021 Edition
Georgia is full of beautiful landscapes, gorgeous beaches, and historical towns. But it also has a few cities that have placed Georgia in the top 3rd of the nation for most dangerous states. Based...
How to Prevent Stolen Packages
We've had many reports of stolen packages from porches lately. This type of crime has been increasing by the day - even more since the pandemic has changed buying habits and more consumer goods are...
Stop Thief!! Prevent a Burglary at Your Home
A break-in can be extremely scary and intrusive. If you've ever talked to someone that's experienced a break-in they will tell you they almost feel....violated. And afraid. I talk from first-hand...
Stop Thief! Stop Burglary at Your Home #2
A break-in can be extremely scary and intrusive. If you've ever talked to someone that's experienced a break-in they will tell you they almost feel....violated. And afraid. I talk from first-hand...
The Master Bedroom – A Burglar’s #1 Go-To
As a follow-up to a previous blog, What Burglars are Looking For, Let's expand on the Master Bedroom. The main item a burglar is looking for in your home is cash, or something that can be sold for...
What is the Best County in Georgia to Live
According to Niche, Oconee County gets an A+. Ranked as #1 for three of the top 4 categories: Best for Families Best Public Schools Best to Buy a House Best for Families According to Niche, "Many...
Home Burglary Prevention Checklist
The following checklist was designed to help you improve the overall security and safety of your home. The main purpose of any home security inspection is to help you familiarize yourself with the...
How a Social Media Status Update Can Cost You Thousands of Dollars
There’s almost nothing better than being on summer vacation. When you’re having fun, it’s so tempting to share all the excitement on social media. However, you may want to read this before you...
Is Your Home Being Targeted For Burglary?
Many burglars are smarter than you'd think. In fact, there are articles that feature career burglars giving homeowners advice to avoid being a target in the future. While that information is...
View Crime Incidents in Your Neighborhood with SpotCrime
Are you moving into a new neighborhood? Do you want to keep informed of crime in your city? Look no further than SpotCrime.com to help. What is SpotCrime? SpotCrime is a public facing crime map...
10 Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia – Updated for 2020
Based on the latest FBI crime stats for Georgia (2018 Crime in the United States Report), below is a list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia. The list ranks Georgia cities with over 5,000...
Georgia’s 50 Safest Cities
Safewise, an independent review site, just released their 50 Safest Cities Report in Georgia for 2019. Unfortunately, Georgia’s overall crime rates are higher than the national average. The violent...
5 Surprising Statistics About Home Break-Ins
Every year there are 2.2 million burglaries in the United States, which equals one burglary every 14 to 15 seconds. This statistic is shocking, but an even more surprising statistic is that >87%...
DON’T LET HALLOWEEN BECOME A BURGLAR’S TREAT
With so many people anticipating a fun night of Halloween festivities, there will be an expected abundance of opportunities for burglars to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. An...
How to Have A Safe Halloween
Halloween is one of the nights of the year that children anticipate most — and with so much at stake, it’s easy to understand why. After all, when else do kids get to dress up as their favorite...
The Gone in 60 Seconds EMC Security Checklist
Let the Countdown Begin With all the hustle and bustle of getting up and out on a weekday morning, it can be difficult to remember the kids’ lunches, let alone securing your home against unwanted...
What Burglars Are Looking For In Your Home
Most burglars tend to avoid the challenge of intruding a home that is protected while opting for homes with weaker security. Nevertheless, once a burglar has gained access to your home, there are a...
How to Think Like a Burglar
Most people are respectable law-abiding citizens and tend not to have criminal minds. However, as a homeowner, sometimes it helps to tap into your dark side to create a mental checklist of things to...
Security Tips for Travelers
Ask any business professional and they’ll tell you, the world has grown in ways that demand professional services all over the world, which is why a growing number of people work away from home, and...
21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You (From a Burglar’s Perspective)
Michael Williams, a former Federal Agent with over 25 years of Law Enforcement experience, gives a glimpse into the thoughts of a burglar as they decide which homes to target. The thoughts he...
10 Most Dangerous Cities in Georgia
Based on FBI crime stats, below is a list of the most dangerous cities in Georgia.
You might be surprised by some of these but the list is based on crimes per 10,000 capita (so it’s a ratio of crimes per population). Be safe out there – no matter where you are!
10 Safest Cities in Georgia
When looking for a place to call home, safety is probably at the top of the list of considerations. With the increase in violent crimes over the last few years, it's important to know where the...
Does Crime REALLY Spike On Halloween? Surprising Facts About Danger to Your Home
Whether you're out with the kids, carrying their bags of candy as they run from house to house in search of even more sweets, costume masks discarded at least 3 blocks ago, or you've camped out at...
Burglars Answer Question that Could Help Protect Your Home
Fox 5 Atlanta reported on a study where they sent 20 questions related to home burglaries to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The questions ranged from how burglars chose the homes they...
5 Security Risks Homeowners Overlook
We know no one would intentionally put their family or home in danger, but they might do so without knowing it. Common Security Risks Homeowners Overlook & how to Correct Them: 1. Not Closing...