PSI SECURITY BLOG

SPD’s Burglary-fighting Advice

Katherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:03:46 +0000

Residential burglaries are a problem. While statistically, the burglary rates haven’t varied that much from year to year city-wide, some neighborhoods have been impacted more than others. And when it comes right down to it, it doesn’t matter what the stats say when the burglary has happened to you or your neighbor. We want to pass on some trends we’re noting regarding residential burglary and some prevention and response measures you can take.

Tuxedo Touch is a “Touch of Brilliance”

Katherine — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:34:21 +0000

The 6280i Tuxedo Touch Center by Honeywell, one of the coolest touch screen security keypads to come along, boasts some pretty amazing features that allow you to remotely control your security system, lighting, door locks, blinds and thermostat for energy saving benefits. Here’s a run down of the specs for this new keypad:

High Resolution 7″ [...]

Videofied

Katherine — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:30:21 +0000

Videofied is cost-effective physical security that has made hundreds of arrests protecting commercial and residential sites. Instead of a recording of yesterday’s break-in, Videofied immediately sends a video of the intruder, police are dispatched and give priority response to a crime in progress.

Videofied MotionViewer Gets Arresting Results

Katherine — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:19:53 +0000

Skyrocketing prices for metals, especially copper, have made what was once a minor nuisance into a major problem costing over $1 billion/year according to the US Dept of Energy. Pipes, wires, cables, gutters, flashing are being torn from walls and buildings. Roof-top air units are being stripped of their copper coils. Thieves target copper in [...]

SPD Online Community Resources

Katherine — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:15:04 +0000

The Seattle Communities Online Project helps neighborhood groups actively engage their community members by using free and low-cost online tools.

Home Means Security

Katherine — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:41:47 +0000

For most of us home means security. Our homes are a refuge from the fast-paced world, where we can relax and catch our breath from our busy lives. Home is the heart of family life, where some of the most intimate and joyful events of our lives take place…and where lofty dreams and future plans [...]

Total Connect is Video

Katherine — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:08:27 +0000

New Pan/Tilt Feature

Whether you use an iPad or an iPhone, you can now have pan/tilt control from these mobile devices using Total Connect.

Take a look.

On the Go and In the Know

Katherine — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:03:27 +0000

Ever wish you could be in more than one place at a time? With Honeywell’s Total Connect Remote Services now, you can! Receive important alerts, view live video, stay connected to your home or business and control your security system remotely on the same mobile devices you use each and every day … whenever you [...]

Keep Seniors Safe at Home

Katherine — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:08:27 +0000

By understanding the unique home safety and security risks that seniors face, you can take simple steps to safeguard against home safety risks above and beyond the typical security concerns such as trips and falls, medical emergencies, vulnerability to intruders and hearing impairment.

Interview With Kim Proctor, Owner

Katherine — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:42:31 +0000

Seattle’s Protective Systems Inc. was a pioneer in security system technology and sales when it began in 1970 and remains a respected leader in its region today. PSI is a great example of a sophisticated, highly-reliable, family-owned, local security system provider. Kim Proctor of PSI explained some of what prospective and existing security system customers need to know.