Most security companies will tell you that a false burglar alarm is both common and inevitable. However, Los Angeles Police Department considers that enacting a policy to eliminate police dispatch to false burglar alarms is necessary. Their hopes are that…
When you are in the market for a surveillance system, knowing which cameras you need can be quite perplexing. When you talk to dealers, they tend to throw security industry buzz words around like confetti, PTZ this, Megapixel that,…
The holiday season is in full swing and so is holiday crime! Along with an increase of package delivery and shopping activity there is also an increase in crime. Another development that goes hand in hand with the increase in…
Don't let crime spikes during the holidays get in the way of your joy. With Thanksgiving and Black Friday approaching at the end of the week we urge you to take extra precautions this holiday season. "During this time of…
The holidays are a perfect time to display generosity by helping those in need. There are so many organizations in need of donations that we had a hard time choosing one. This month, VinTech, will be collecting items for Teen…
You probably have heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In 1943, Abraham Maslow proposed the human pyramid of needs. The interesting thing about these needs is that, with the exception of your physiological needs (food, water, etc), your body will…
That's right folks Black Friday 2010 is upon us. Not just in terms of celebrations or spirited parties but the annual no-hold bars fight for your pocket book. Click the link to get to a site that can help anyone…
Have you ever heard of the lock bumping technique? The frightening facts: The lock bumping technique can be used to open 90% of American homes. This is because most homes use an old-style cylinder lock. Additionally, when a lock bumping…
Great customer service defines a business. Security is no exception. In fact, a business' bar of acceptance should always be raised. It's not like you're returning a shirt because the color didn't match. Yet, we find more and more evidence…
VinTech recently attended a burglary awareness workshop hosted by 4 “pros”, former burglars all currently serving jail sentences. These burglars gave us an insightful, honest look inside their techniques, preferences, and opinions. Keep reading for a peek inside the life…