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  • Ontario Carbon Monoxide Detector Law Now In Effect

    Ontario Carbon Monoxide Detector Law Now In Effect

    A new law out of Queen’s Park makes Carbon Monoxide warning devices mandatory in Ontario as of last Wednesday. The Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister of Ontario, Yasir Nagvi told the Toronto Sun that Carbon Monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas that kills about 50 Canadians, including 11 Ontarians, each year.

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    “We know that carbon monoxide gas is a silent killer,” Naqvi told the Sun Tuesday. “It’s a serious issue and that’s why we’re taking the additional step of requiring carbon monoxide detectors to be in place in all residential homes.”

    The next few months will see an emphasis on public education, but failure to install a Carbon Monoxide detefctor now carries a fine of $235.

    Bill 77 is an update to the Ontario Fire Code that requires the use of carbon monoxide warning devices in houses, condos, apartments, hotels and university residences that have a fuel-burning device such as a fireplace, gas stove, water heater or furnace — or if the home is attached to a garage.

    Here is the link to the Toronto Sun article. http://www.torontosun.com/2014/10/14/ontarios-carbon-monoxide-detector-law-comes-into-effect

    To learn more about adding Carbon Monoxide detectors to your security system, call 1-800-265-5317, of JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Who Deserves To Win?

    Who Deserves To Win?

    We’re grateful for the business you’ve given us over the years, and that’s why we’re looking to give back to you this holiday season.

    Do you know someone who has been the recent victim of a break-in, fire, or flood?

    Security ONE, along with our partners at Honeywell, are giving away a fully loaded Smart Home Security System.

    We’ll install a brand new, state-of-the-art Lynx Touch 7000, all the necessary contacts and sensors, a smart thermostat, a smart door lock, IP Cameras, and our award-winning app Total Connect to control and view all of those devices from a smart phone, tablet, or PC in time for Christmas.

    Oh, and we’re including our 5-diamond Certified, ULC listed monitoring for a year.

    There’s no hook, there’s no catch. We just need YOU to tell US… Who Deserves To Win!

    Submit your nomination today by clicking HERE!

  • It Can Happen To Anyone

    It Can Happen To Anyone

    It might be time for Keanu Reeves to upgrade his security system.
    The actor had an uninvited guest stroll into his Hollywood Hills home last week, making it the second intruder in two days.
    Police confirm that Reeves was not home at the time of the incident and that his staff called the cops. Once apprehended, the female suspect was taken in for mental evaluation.
    According to TMZ, the woman entered Keanu’s home through an unlocked door. A cleaning crew was supposedly inside the house and left the front gate open, but never flagged the stranger. Apparently, she proceeded to get naked, jump in his shower, and go skinny dipping in the pool. The crew then got suspicious and phoned the 50-year-old actor who called 911.
    The incident came days after Reeves calmly subdued a different woman he found sitting in his house. The John Wick star was awakened around 5 a.m. and investigated a sound he heard coming from his library where he discovered a woman in her mid-40s relaxing in his chair. She said she was there to meet him. He reportedly spoke to her in a calm manner and then dialed 911. Once on the scene, police detained the female and determined she should be placed in a 5150 (involuntary psychiatric) hold. According to reports, Keanu forgot to set his alarm.

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    Reeves purchased his home next to Leonardo DiCaprio in 2003. The 5,600-square-foot gated abode has glass walls with ocean and city views, an infinity pool, and at the time, the listing boasted how it had “state-of-the-art security.” The actor described it years ago as “chateau modern.”
    “It’s got two bedrooms, 13-foot ceilings, and French oak floors,” he told the Daily Mail. “It’s very rectangular with a lot of straight lines, but there’s also a lot of limestone tile. I used stone, glass, steel, and wood.”

    To schedule a free evaluation of your security plan, please call 1-800-265-5317, or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Protecting Your Jewellery

    Protecting Your Jewellery

    Jewellery is a common and easy target for criminals. It’s valuable, easy to smuggle and hard to trace. After cash, jewellery is the most common target for criminals, as Police estimate that jewellery accounts for as much as 70 percent of all stolen property.

    In 2012, a whopping $1,884,197,755 of jewellery was stolen in the United States. Police say only 4% is ever recovered. It can easily be sold at pawn shops or on the black market. That’s why it’s important that you take steps to protect your jewellery and keep it safe and secure inside your home.

    Jewellery and other valuables should never be left out in the open where criminals can easily see them. If a criminal can see your diamond necklace sitting on your nightstand or your gold watch placed on your coffee table from a window, it greatly increases the likelihood of a break-in. Keep your jewellery where it can’t easily be spotted. If a criminal breaks into your home, he or she will almost immediately begin looking for your jewellery. Leaving it out in the open (or in a common location that is easy to access, such as a jewellery box) will make it much more likely that it will be stolen.

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    The ideal place to keep jewellery and other valuables is inside a safe.

    Purchase a safe that can’t easily be tampered with. You’ll It should be large and heavy enough that a criminal can’t simply pick it up and carry it out of your home. The more difficult it is for someone to break into or move your safe, the more secure your jewellery will be.

    If you install a safe, try not to put it in the master bedroom. Criminals almost always go through the master bedroom looking for items like jewellery, since they know that this is where most people keep their valuables. If your home already has a monitored alarm system, your home is already three-times less likely to be broken into.

    If you do keep a jewellery box in your bedroom, as most of us do, add an asset protection to it. This device can be monitored by your security system, triggering an alarm when the it is opened.

    To learn more, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Dumb Criminal – Easy To Track

    Dumb Criminal – Easy To Track

    Let’s just go ahead and give this guy the title of “World’s Dumbest Criminal – EVER”. For starters, Brandon Campbell got himself arrested for stealing a GPS Navigation device. He was released, but fitted with an ankle monitor – you know, to track his GPS location at all times.

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    If the irony hasn’t already gotten the best of you, wait. There’s more. So much more. You’d think it would be fair to assume that he knew what these gadgets do. But did this slow old Brandon down? Nope. He was accused of burglarizing as many as fifteen homes taking $90,000 of merchandise while sporting his fashionable ankle accessory.
    After Campbell was caught, prosecutors didn’t exactly have a tough time putting together a case against him. After all, the ankle monitor allowed them to track his whereabouts and provided proof that he was at the scene of each burglary when the crime was going down.

    Here’s where the story gets better – and old Brandon lays claim to our title:
    After Brandon served his time for the 15 break-ins, the DA’s office says a thief ransacked a home swiping electronics and jewelry. You’re thinking it was Brandon right? Yup. It was Brandon. While he no longer had the ankle monitor on, investigators say the thief did leave something behind at the scene of the crime: a pop can.
    The can was eventually tested for DNA and scored a hit with Campbell, whose particulars were on record owing to previous arrests cataloged on his criminal record.
    He is now facing 47 years in the clink – or we like to call it, the Dumb Criminal’s Hall of Fame!

  • Dumb Criminal

    Dumb Criminal

    We just LOVE stories of Dumb Criminals, and this one’s a doozy! We found this guy in England…

    Bumbling Zach Jackson, 19, will be wishing he just made a mental note after his list found its way into officers’ hands and contained other such words of wisdom as ‘warm up before doing it’.

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    Jackson assaulted his victim, also 19, and stole her phone when she was returning home from a night out with friends in Blackpool.His victim’s father used her phone signal to track its location before informing the police who, while arresting Jackson, found his step-by-step guide to the crime.

    Preston Crown Court was told that Jackson was hiding in a doorway pretending to talk on a phone and attacked the victim when she asked him for a cigarette.

    To schedule a free, no-obligation review of your home security plan, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • IP Cameras

    Wireless Indoor Cameras

    Indoor cameras allow you to keep a constant eye on your home from wherever you are. You can view a range up to 50 feet and can see activity in the dark. Not much more than a broadband network is needed to let indoor cameras connect wirelessly.

    Ideally you want to place an indoor camera in a large room or hallway to maximize the indoor camera’s range. They are not meant to be used outdoors.

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    PTZ Cameras

    The pan, tilt, zoom camera is an indoor camera with a greater range of view than the indoor camera. You can control it to maximize the field of view by panning, tilting, and zooming.

    Ideally you want to place the PTZ Camera in larger rooms that require a greater field of view to see them in their entirety. Again, the PTZ Camera is not meant to be used outside.

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    Wireless Outdoor Camera 

    The real advantage of an outdoor camera is that they are weatherproof and withstands winter and summer temperatures. The primary function is to provide video surveillance of the exterior areas of your property. Some can also see in the dark up to 40 feet.

    Ideally you want to place an Outdoor Wireless Camera in your backyard, driveway or sidewalk leading to your front door. It is unnecessary for indoor uses.

    One of our security consultants can talk to you about the camera that is right for your security plan. Call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Outline for your Escape plan

    Outline for your Escape plan

    The nature of fires, and the way they spread, makes it hard to know when or where they will happen. That’s why it’s important to develop an escape plan. Make sure the whole family is familiar with the plan and practices it regularly.

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    DON’T JUMP OUT OF BED. If you wake up to a fire, do not jump right out of bed. Heat gets more intense the further you are from the floor. Instead, roll out of bed and onto the floor.

    CRAWL TO THE DOOR. Crawl to the bedroom door and touch it first BEFORE opening it to see if it is hot. If it’s too hot, use your alternate escape route.

    TRY THE DOOR. If it’s not too hot to touch, open the door about 2 inches. Hold it firmly so that any air pressure does not force it open too quickly. If the air behind the door is warm, do not use the hallway. Pull the door shut and use your alternate escape route.

    INSTRUCT YOUR CHILDREN. Shout to your children to stay in their rooms with the doors closed. Remind to open a window no more than three inches Remind them to stay by the window to breath in the fresh air.

    HOW TO CRAWL TO SAFETY. If you are able to crawl to safety through the hall, be sure to keep your head a few feet off the floor. Cover your nose and mouth with a damp cloth.

    KEEP A LADDER CLOSE BY. Have a sturdy ladder that can reach second story windows. Be sure to keep it in a place that is secure from burglars.

    NEVER JUMP OUT OF A WINDOW IN A PANIC. A hasty jump may cause injury. Remain calm. If you must escape through a window without a ladder, hang by hands from the sill to lessen the fall.

    PLAN AHEAD. Work out a primary and alternate escape route for each member of your member. Review your plans regularly.

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    Security ONE’s Fire & Life Safety division offers fire monitoring devices, inspections, and monitoring for your business as well. To add a monitored smoke detector to your security system call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • Summer Safety Tips

    Summer Safety Tips

    Summer breezes and family time are what this time of year is all about. With that in mind there some safety tips that you need to keep in mind.

    • Keep doors in your home closed and locked including your garage doors. An open door is an invitation.

    • Be a good neighbour and alert police to any unusual or suspicious activity in your community.

    • Plan for vacations by having your mail and newspapers stopped or having a friend pick them up. Leave inside lights on timers to create the impression that your house is occupied. Be sure to set your alarm system. Have a lawn service or neighbour mow your lawn.

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    • Avoid home improvement scams and deception burglaries by taking a pro-active approach. Be particularly alert to anyone in your neighbourhood looking to perform home repairs and asking to gain entry into your home. Ask to see identification and let them know you are going to call and get verification from their company before allowing them inside. If they are legitimate, they won’t mind the wait.

    • Ensure sheds are also secure this summer by installing enhanced locks. Many of us don’t consider the shed or garage when looking at home security; however the items they contain are often very expensive, items like lawnmowers and power tools and often targeted by thieves.

    • Consideration should also be given to installing a security alarm, cameras or sensor lights. Any of these could enhance home security and deter thieves.

    To learn more about our camera and outdoor contact solutions, call 1-800-265-5317 or JUST CLICK HERE.

  • IP Cameras

    IP Cameras

    A great feature of Security ONE’s home automation system is video surveillance. With an IP camera and our award-winning app, Total Connect from Honeywell, you can view a live video of your home at anytime from anywhere.

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    When considering indoor video surveillance there two camera types you need to know about: the fixed camera, and pan-tilt-zoom (or PTZ) camera.

    The PTZ camera is a little more advanced and gives better functionality and freedom. The camera lets you move it around, zoom in and out, and see multiple angles of the room it is in. Because it’s an IP address camera, you can see it from an internet browser – including your smart phone or tablet.

    All that may sound complicated, but nothing could be easier. The cameras, whether fixed or PTZ, connect right into a wireless router, and only needs to plugged into an outlet to work.

     

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    Our cameras have fast frame rates work well in low light conditions. Not only can you view them in real time, they record clips whenever motion is detected in front of them. You can then have text messages or emails sent to you whenever a new clip has been recorded.

    To learn more about our IP cameras and the Total Connect app, call 1-800-265-5317 today, or JUST CLICK HERE.