BEWARE-PROPERTY CRIME AND ROBBERIES UP 2017

The los Angeles Times year end edition reported that murder rates decreased in 2017 but robbery and property crimes increased. The article said the police department did not yet know the reason why and would be analyzing it. As a Security Professional we have our own theories but right or not the statistics remain the same and there are solutions to make it safer for your home, school and business.

Our main theory is not new, we believe the increase is due to the early release of prisoners, the time coinciding with the increase in crime. There is also a correlation with the increase in the Opioid epidemic and the need for more money to support the habit. Also important is the States' insanity of the definitions of 'Non Violent' crimes  which you can google. If you read about it, not to mention the plea deals reducing the original charges of a 'violent' crime, your eyes will bug out and you will see why you need High Security locks as your FIRST line of defense.

We also have firsthand knowledge of the increase because we also own Delta Mailbox Sales, a division of Flam's that requires its own expertise and is run by Vikki Flam. Mailbox vandalism to apartment, condo and HOA's has increased over 1,000 % and 90% of all replacements are now the higher security mailboxes. While identity theft is still rampant, the majority of actual offenders are now selling your mail for drug money. Also important to note, that even though they are identifiable on a good camera system, there are too many for the Post Office to even try and pursue.

The good news is that there are many deterrents, well worth the investment, that can make it safer for your family, business and schools. The other good news is that there are Security Professionals that are not 'mobile'only services but also brick and mortar. Mobile services only cannot offer you the same depth of security products ( most are for auto lockouts), or high security locks that don't require a carded system to get more keys.

You don't need to know what that means in this article as we will explain in more detail in another blog. You need only to trust that there is a huge difference and we are here to educate you.

It is our job to know how best to protect what you most value, it is your job to use due diligence to know WHO you are calling.

Happy 2018 and stay safe!