Over 40% (43.5%) of Canadians are concerned with having their homes broken into while away on vacation, according to our Recreational Property Security report. As we head into the summer months where ...

Whether with family, friends or that special someone, the Christmas holidays are the perfect time to take a trip and leave your cares behind. Vacations are for rest and relaxation, after all — a...

The holiday season is a great time to be out and about with friends and family. Unfortunately, burglars are opportunistic and they know the holidays mean empty houses with presents conveniently waitin...

At 1.30 AM on May 31st we received an alarm signal from the premises of Leona S. that was triggered by a glass-break sensor.  Within seconds, Deo from our Central Alarm Monitoring Station quickly...

Moving can be a stressful and complicated process that tests the endurance, patience, and problem solving skills of your entire household. With so many things to think about, it is easy to forget impo...

Taking a trip with the family this March break? We know you deserve a relaxing vacation and we can offer the peace of mind while you’re away with the following tips and our very own security sys...

About AlarmCare It is widely reported that a senior in North American has a personal emergency every 10 minutes. AlarmCare by AlarmForce has been there for those with personal emergencies since 2...

House remodeling compromises security in many ways, from increasing entrance points, to reducing the usefulness of security systems, to endangering children. Here are some ways to reduce the risks: Co...

CO poisoning is known as the silent killer as it hard to detect given it has; no colour, no taste and no smell. Every year there are hundreds of hospitalizations in Ontario as a result of CO poisoning...

When it comes to criminals, there is not a one-size-fits-all. From young men to older women, people of all ages and both genders have been imprisoned after committing illegal acts. But when it comes t...

It’s so exciting when your little ones start getting up and walking around. It’s also a little scary. Take a look at how to limit their risk in the home: Are safety gates installed at the...

Yes! Not only do you have the ability to, but you should install one! Renters are 85% more likely than homeowners to experience a home invasion or robbery. Although it might seem safer to be living cl...

Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights in a child or teenager’s life. The costumes, the candy, and the freedom can be a lot of fun but can also cause a dangerous lack of judgement. For ...

Movies like Identity Thief show credit card fraud as something done by small-scale criminals running phone scams. Unfortunately, the reality is a lot scarier: multinational organized crime using cyber...

Scams that target the elderly are becoming more and more common as the population gets older. This isn’t exactly news, but when your parents are the victims and the scams take place in a retirem...

Thanksgiving means spending time with your family, enjoying amazing food, and, unfortunately, driving long distances to get to them. Every year, our major roadways see an immense increase in road cong...

What do the Care Bears, Chief Wiggum and Sarah Connor have in common? They’ve all taken on part-time jobs as Neighbourhood Watch protectors in Toronto. Well, sort of. Toronto-based artist Andrew...

If it were always possible to just leave your valuables at home when you traveled, that’s probably what you would do. Keeping them at home or in a safety deposit box provides you with much wante...

Having an intruder in your home is one of the biggest fears of any homeowner. Each year about 16% of American households encounter a break-in, and they can happen whether or not you are home. Having a...

The last thing you want to be worrying about while trying to enjoy your vacation is whether or not your home is safe while you’re away. It’s important not to let anticipation of the trip b...