Did you know one in three families in America own a dog? Long thought of as “man’s best friend,” dogs have been a part of our history for thousands of years. As one of the first domesticated animals, dogs are kept as family pets for companionship and in some cases,... More
April 26, 2012
Crime on the Rise in Suburban Areas – Are You At Risk?
While overall crime has decreased for the past several years, many suburban communities are seeing an uptick in residential burglaries. The reason why is unclear. These communities typically have a crime rate below the national average yet, in the last three months more than 90 homes have been burglarized. The... More
April 23, 2012
The Evolution of Man – How Do You Protect Your Treasure?
What do canons, cell phones, and suits of armor all have in common? Besides being off limits at museums, all three are a part of the electrifying history of personal safety devices used throughout the ages.
OK, maybe we didn’t study the history of personal and home security in grade school,... More
April 20, 2012
A Pinterest-ing Idea
If you haven’t heard about Pinterest, then you are missing the biggest trend in social media today. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board where you can pin images (most of which link to articles and blog posts) and share them with your friends. It is a simply designed website, where... More
April 12, 2012
Most Ridiculous Security Systems in the Movies
If you believed everything you saw in the movies you might just think boy wizards are real and stormtroopers exist in a galaxy far, far, away. That is not to say that movies are not based on true stories. In fact, many are. However, filmmakers sometimes use their imaginations to... More
April 04, 2012
Home Security Tips From The Hunger Games
Whether or not you’ve read the book or seen the movie, you can’t deny that The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, has become a cultural force to be reckoned with. The story deals with a post-apocalyptic North America, now called Panem, which is divided into 12 districts under strict control... More
March 30, 2012
Your Safety, Security, and the Statistics
Everyone has something they’re afraid of. For some it’s heights, for others it’s bugs. For many it’s public speaking. However, not one of these phobias will affect your safety or security. On the other hand, a burglary can turn your world upside down. While it may not seem like something... More
March 22, 2012
Trending Home Security News
What’s trending at LifeShield? From shirtless burglars, to crime stopping neighbors - find out the latest in home security news here.
Burglaries Skyrocket in Palo Alto: Palo Alto police have launched a new campaign called “Lock it or lose it!” to combat the spike in daytime burglaries. Since January the city... More
March 20, 2012
Spring Break Safety
Spring break is approaching. It’s the week when many college students head to nearby and far flung locations. Students relax and party while their parents worry about safety. Alcohol and beaches are a common theme for most spring break hot spots, and when students drink, they become targets for theft... More
March 15, 2012
Trending in Home Security
With nearly 6,000 burglaries in the U.S. every day, it’s been a news-worthy week. Here’s a roundup of the top articles trending at LifeShield home security.
Detergent popularity high on black market: Organized theft of products like Tide detergent, razor blades and baby formula is on the rise in the United States.... More
