From all of the families at EBS Security to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas!  Read More

Whether you are an investigator on a police force, the FBI or work privately, you must develop several skills and qualities to become an effective investigator and solve your cases. During an investigation, you will gather information from physical evidence and witnesses and analyze the evidence to solve the crime or problem. Here are the top 10 traits a Private Investigator should have if they hope to be successful in the business. Analyst and Problem Solver – All investigations require a good logical and analytical mind. Determination and Perseverance – A good Private Investigator... Read More

The security of your loved ones at home is anyone’s first priority. Keeping your loved ones safe involves installing a secure environment at home, a security system that monitors the house and nearby areas for suspicious activity that could be a potential threat to the people in the house and their belongings. There are a variety of security systems for you to choose from and can range from something as complex as a full automated security system with cameras and motion detectors, or for some people can be as simple as getting a dog. If you’d like to go the more advanced route -as sometimes... Read More

Retail theft can have a serious impact on small businesses, in fact, the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention says that more than $35 million worth of good are stolen from retailers every day. Here are 5 of the best ways your retail small business can deter shoplifters today: Maximize Visibility: The first step in loss prevention is keeping an eye on your merchandise! You can make this task easier by placing shorter displays closer to the register, and taller displays along the perimeter of the store so that all merchandise is visible from the register. You can place mirrors around... Read More

Black Friday shoppers can be an unruly mass. So, if you’re planning on kicking off the holiday shopping season with doorbuster deals, be sure you’re focusing on security as much as your focusing on the deals you’re going to be offering. Take a look at these Black Friday Horror Stories posted on Howstuffworks.com. The horror stories include; A shooting at the Toys-R-Us Customers ripping into merchandise A 61 man fell ill while people continued shopping around his fallen body Fistfights at Sears A man forgetting a kid Shoplifting Insane road rage The use of pepper spray to keep... Read More

It takes a burglar just 8-12 minutes to rob your house. This infographic from esafes.co.uk shows the statistics and gives helpful tips to inform home owners how to protect their home. Summarizing the infographic. Areas of the home that burglars break into most often; The front door (34%) First floor window (23%) Back door (22%) Garage (9%) Storage area (6%) Basement (4%) Second floor window (2%) Most residential burglaries occur from 10:00am – 3:00pm when people are at work or school. July and August have the most burglaries, and February has the least. Tools that are often used to break... Read More

If you’re a small business owner, you know that you have to deal with theft and other crimes that could occur on the business premises. Security cameras are a great start to preventing theft, but many businesses such as convenience stores, banks, and retail stores are a larger target for criminals and petty thieves. The best way to prevent crime is to hire security guards. Guards not only help to prevent crime and maintain security, but they can also assist customers and employees should anything go wrong. Below are some of the benefits of hiring a professional security guard. Having a... Read More

There are 24.6 million small businesses in the US, and another 2.3 million in Canada who are handling sensitive documents and confidential client information every day. Are they taking the proper care to make sure confidentiality isn’t compromised? The following infographic from shredit.com includes some facts on small business information security. Some of those facts include SMB perspective on the impact of a breach, views on international information security processes, the role of training in privacy protection, and US vs. Canadianattitudes towards security.  Read More

There are quite a few way to reinforce your windows. You can choose to purchase windows with reinforced glass, use polycarbonate or pexiglass windows, window locks, window bars and window alarms. The following video shows you the benefits of reinforcing your windows using Safety and Security Film. In this demonstration, they show you the time it takes to break into a window without the film, and how long it takes to break into a window with the film. Breaking into the reinforced window took substantially longer. If someone wants to break into your home they will need tools and have to do some... Read More

According to the FBI a burglar enters a US home every 11 seconds. So the numbers are on the rise thanks in large part to our down economy. So, what’s a home owner to do? Here are a few tips on how to theft proof your home. Burglaries are up 15% this past year. They’ll be in and out of your house in a matter of seconds and they’ll grab whatever they can and then be out of the door. They’re looking for people that aren’t paying attention, for homes that aren’t properly secured. 80% of all Americans at some time will become a victim of some type of theft. Robert... Read More