It was a late Friday night, around 9:15 pm. It had been a long week for Mr. and Mrs. Doe, and the only thing they wanted to do was relax and enjoy a night of entertainment. The rain and thunder set the tone for what was about to happen in the Doe residence. As they
Are you a part of the 75% of American homeowners who lock their doors when they’re away? When it comes to protecting their homes, American homeowners have different reasons why they do or don’t prioritize home security. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from 2020 – 2021 there were roughly 1 million burglaries,
Jump to: Each State’s Most Searched Netflix Crime Show Interesting Findings How Crime Shows Influence Home Security Concerns Survey Findings Methodology Americans can’t get enough of crime shows. Last year, crime dramas made up about one-fifth of all scripted shows on network television. And as of the publication of this article, about one-third of Netflix
Choosing a home security system can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. This article breaks down the basic structure of a home security system and what you should look for when buying one. Most home security systems include two main parts: the equipment you install, and the monitoring service that keeps your system
Your eyes can’t be everywhere at once. Luckily, technology has allowed us to place cameras in locations where we can’t always be present. From surveillance cameras in public spaces like parking lots and grocery stores to more personal security cameras inside and outside your home, cameras look out for us when we can’t look
One of the first smart devices to see widespread adoption was the smartphone. Now, people are using that first smart device to search for newer ones—particularly ones that make home life easier, more comfortable, and more automatic. The team at Smart Home Solutions, an authorized provider of Vivint, analyzed Google search volume from the last
Six months ago, the team at Clearlink, an authorized retailer of Vivint smart home security that powers VivintSource.com, helped debunk the myth that winter brings thieves out of the woodwork. It’s actually summer thieves that are the busiest of all. The reasons aren’t clear, but the professor we cited previously guesses that theft spikes when
A well-guarded military base can imply that such areas—including the nearby military towns—are safe and secure. According to the Military Family Advisory Network, 78% of surveyed military personnel still live off base and in the surrounding cities. This made us wonder which military towns in the US are the safest and which aren’t as secure
Millennials are choosing to move back home or rent longer rather than purchase a home after college. They’re also less likely than other age groups to live alone whether they rent or own a property. Tough job markets have made it difficult for young adults to find jobs that pay enough, and the burden of
According to NamUS, over 600,000 people go missing each year in the United States, ranging from young children to older individuals. Famous missing person cases such as the Elizabeth Smart or Jayme Closs disappearances are well-known missing persons cases, but countless other cases never make it to the spotlight. National Missing Persons Day—February 3—gives the
