This story from WREG details a Memphis woman’s frustration with rampant crime in her neighborhood. She explains what she is doing to halt home invasions and car theft around her home and also how her home alarm scared off intruders.
Officials said that a 2009 report documents that Memphis Crime is down 14% overall compared to 2006. Community involvement and websites like Crime Stoppers receive the credit for this promising statistic.
Several burglars were caught in Tipton County because of a vigilant homeowner. Three men were trying to rob a home in Tipton County when the homeowner heard noise and went to investigate. The men were trying to pry his front door open in order to enter the premises. It is unclear if the home owner had a residential alarm system. When he discovered the men he immediately called the police. The men were later caught fleeing the location. This story gives us another example of how important it is to arm our alarm systems in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Shelby County and surrounding areas. A reliable security system is the best deterrent against these types of burglaries. Link to the article HERE.
Our cars can be prime targets for thieves. Beside our homes, our cars are probably the next most valuable thing we own. These days we keep all kinds of gadgets in our cars, like Ipods, GPS navigation units and cell phones. Electronic devices are easy to grab and easy to turn around for cash on the street. It is important to have car alarm systems in Memphis to make yourself less attractive to would be thieves. Link to an article HERE that will give you some easy hints to keep your valuables safe.
All of us have become accustomed to communicating with our family and friends over social networking sites, but it is always important to protect our personal information. As a local woman found out it is not hard for a tech savvy criminal to hack into your online accounts and steal your identity. It is always a good idea to change passwords periodically and guard sensitive information from prying eyes. Link to the article HERE.
Recently a family in Central gardens was robbed while they slept in their own home. The burglars took a car, television, purse and even ice cream from the freezer. With this kind of brazen criminal activity in some of our own neighborhoods it is important to make sure our alarm systems are up to date and that we are using them properly. Sometimes we wait to act until we have become a victim of a similar crime, but Frase Protection would encourage you to be proactive and make sure your home and family are protected. Link to the article here
According to a local criminologist when warm weather hits we can actually see an increase in the number of crimes committed. Folks are out and about more and are taking longer vacations away from their homes; these absences can invite more break-ins and thefts. It is a good time to reevaluate your security system to ensure that your home and your family are adequately protected. Frase is always ready to assist you in properly securing your home. If we can be of service to you or a neighbor please don’t hesitate to contact us. Link to the article here.
Last week’s storms reminded us all that we should have a plan in place should disaster strike. Some of us experienced prolonged power outages and found ourselves lacking the necessary supplies to survive without the conveniences of modern technology. This might be a good opportunity to ensure that you have a plan to provide for your family’s needs in the event of an emergency. Link below to Ready.gov and follow some easy steps to get prepared.
A neighborhood watch program can be a great way to prevent crime by gathering resources and people for a common cause. This article from the National Crime Prevention Council details the importance of neighborhood watch programs and how to get them started.
This article from the Commercial Appeal details how break-ins in Memphis were up 12.2% in 2008. With crimes like this on the rise, there has never been a better time to protect yourself and your family with an alarm system.