Home Security

Not guilty plea entered in burglary

2007-10-18T11:16:00.000-05:00

The 20-year-old charged with burglarizing the Beaver Dam Country Club waived his right to a preliminary examination and pleaded not guilty to the charge on Thursday afternoon.Jared T. Wise, 119 Knaup Drive, apt. 5, Beaver Dam, faces a Class F felony burglary charge punishable by a maximum 12 year and six month prison sentence and a $25,000 fine. The Dodge County Sheriff's Department received assistance from the Beaver Dam Police Department in apprehending Wise after a brief foot chase when they were tipped off by a burglar alarm inside the club house at 12:25 a.m. Dec. 7. Upon arrival, responding officers secured the exterior of the club house, and began checking doors and windows for signs of forced entry. As officers were investigating a door on the west side of the building they heard a click, and according to the criminal complaint, the officers witnessed Wise using a key to lock a door he had just exited through.

Youngsters Foil Burglary

2007-09-28T00:57:00.000-05:00

Eleven-year-old Alex Padron discusses current events in school each week, but he's never had a story like this.

Alex and his brother, Armando Padron Jr., 13, were home alone Thursday when three men burglarized their house, Tampa police said. The boys hid in a closet and called 911. Police responded quickly and caught the three men nearby.

"I'm very proud of them. Very proud. Because, of course, you start thinking of the worst," their mother, Vivian Padron, 41, said Friday.

Padron works for the Department of Children & Families. Her husband, Armando, owns the Fourth of July Cafe at 1611 N. Howard Ave. Both parents were at work Thursday while their sons, who are on vacation from St. Lawrence Catholic School, played video games at home on West Farwell Drive.

Burglars break in through rooftops

2007-09-14T18:27:00.000-05:00

Burglars are going to great heights to break-into Albany businesses, through the roof. Business-owners along West Broad Avenue reported to police at least three different attempted roof-top burglaries in the past week.

The latest roof-top break-in police responded to is at Daddy Records on West Broad Avenue. It happened sometime late Thursday night to early Friday morning.

The burglars entered through the roof and made a big hole in the ceiling to gain access to the store. It is the same way burglars entered into the 229 Fashions store, right up the road.

The owner of 229 Fashions Tim Shelton says it's not easy starting a business in Albany from the ground up. And the challenges are magnified when criminals strike.

"It hurt you know because I work real hard.

Police investigate another sex attack

2007-08-18T12:56:00.000-05:00

A 24-year-old woman is the latest victim to join the growing number of women to be sexually assaulted in Brisbane.

Police say the victim was walking home along Blakeney Street in the inner-city suburb of Highgate Hill shortly before midnight when she was grabbed by a teenager and pushed to the ground and assaulted.

Her screams scared her attacker off.

The offender is described as being about 15 to 17-years-old.

Police are trying to stem the flow of assaults on the city's northside through Operation Echo Shine.

So far there have been 38 confirmed attacks on women in the area, despite ongoing police warnings about personal safety.

Griffith University criminologist Stephen Smallbone said last week those responsible are being driven by the notoriety of their crimes or their sexual fantasies and warned the attacks may escalate.

ADT Unveils Custom Home Gold Service to Cater Exclusively to the ...

2007-08-07T11:19:00.000-05:00

In addition to customized traditional security services such as burglary, fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems and services, ADT Custom Home Gold Service includes a selection of home automation offerings including full video services that allow homeowners to look in and record video of their home remotely from anywhere in the world.

"For many years, ADT has been helping our commercial customers meld emerging technologies into their security applications," said John Koch, president of ADT North America.

False alarms on home-security systems now carry bigger fines

2007-07-27T16:31:00.000-05:00

A 2005 state law allowed cities to increase fines for false burglar alarms, and Austin started charging slightly larger fines three months ago, said Anna Weaver, who supervises the police department's alarm unit.

The Austin City Council will vote Thursday to add those changes to a city ordinance.

At least 300 other cities and counties have penalties for false alarms because "they're a huge problem," said Jim Cogswell, president of the Maryland-based False Alarm Reduction Association.

"In some communities, as many as 80 percent of homes have security systems, so even one false alarm for each is a drain on police and fire departments."

Austin police responded to 23,800 false alarms last year. Homeowners used to be charged $50 for six or more false alarms in a year.

Man found at scene of break-in arrested

2007-06-15T18:31:00.000-05:00

Police arrested a Columbus, Ind., man a few feet from the Seymour convenience store he is accused of robbing Christmas morning. Rex A. Clark, 24, was arrested about 8:30 a.m. Monday by Master Trooper Tommy L. Walker Jr. and Trooper David Owsley, of the Indiana State Police Seymour District, who found Clark sitting inside a stalled vehicle in front of the Tobacco Road store on Ind. 11. The troopers were responding to an activated burglar alarm at the store. There, they found that the front door window had been smashed. Clark initially told police the broken window was someone elses fault and that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, authorities said. Further investigation found that Clark allegedly stole the vehicle from Columbus, drove to the store to break into it and steal multiple items, including lottery tickets, cash and pills, police said.

Mills furious over McCartney removing 10m artwork from her home

2007-06-07T19:03:00.000-05:00

Former 'Beatle' Sir Paul McCartney's estranged wife, Heather Mills, got furious on Thursday night after she discovered that the former had removed priceless paintings from her home. When the 38-year old former model discovered that masterpieces worth 10-million dollars had been taken from her country retreat, she intimated cops about the same. She only found out that the paintings had been taken after a burglar alarm was set off following a change of codes in them. Mills had arrived at the lodge house on Sir Paul's sprawling estate in Peasmarsh, Sussex, with family and pals for the preparation of New Year's celebration.But she was shocked to know that the alarm codes had been changed, and immediately called her lawyers to brief them about the incident. Insiders have told that McCartney does not have the right of access to the lodge under their separation agreement.The former Beatle only told his estranged wife that he had taken the paintings last night after sending her a text message.He said that he took the artworks because he was concerned about security at the lodge.The missing paintings also included photos of Beatrice, the couple's daughter.

ADT Unveils Custom Home Gold Service to Cater Exclusively to the ...

2007-05-28T17:59:00.000-05:00

ADT Security Services, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, today announced the introduction of its ADT Custom Home Gold Service platform aimed at providing affluent homeowners with one-on-one, customized security and automation products and services to meet the demands of their lifestyle and home environment.
In addition to customized traditional security services such as burglary, fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm systems and services, ADT Custom Home Gold Service includes a selection of home automation offerings including full video services that allow homeowners to look in and record video of their home remotely from anywhere in the world.
"For many years, ADT has been helping our commercial customers meld emerging technologies into their security applications," said John Koch, president of ADT North America.

InGrid Delves Into Digital Home Protection

2007-05-01T22:58:00.000-05:00

InGrid just unveiled the first digital home protection products available for distribution through broadband providers. Digital home protection promises to solve many of the major shortcomings of analog security systems, such as false alarms, short battery life, and high vulnerability to intruders.
Using wireless technologies, InGrid creates an invisible grid of security throughout the entire home, offering protection and control without extensive installation costs. InGrid's protection network is comprised of a portable handset and broadband-enabled base station that communicates with wireless self-adhering window and door sensors that immediately report any change in activity you choose to monitor. Broadband integration keeps the system always on and always connected to its monitoring service, and all components can plug into one or more telephone jacks for back-up if broadband service is interrupted.

Thieves finding new ways to break into your home

2007-04-17T00:42:00.000-05:00

Burglars are usually a little more active over the holidays, and now they are finding a new way to break into some homes. Even if the doors are locked and the alarm is set, there's an entrance many people don't even know about.
One local woman says she returned home from a holiday trip to find nearly everything in her condo gone. When she called police, Metro says her home was broken into from the inside.
A busted door shaft and rusted nails show that someone knew how to get into her home through the crawl space above her bedroom closet. For her safety, we are protecting her identity.
"I felt really safe in that apartment and it never dawned on me that someone would be coming through the attic," she said.
Police say there are ways for people to protect their homes from this type of break-in.

Bill Would Alter N.H. Wiretap Statute

2007-04-10T14:28:00.000-05:00

CONCORD, N.H. -- A man who was arrested after he used his home security system to videotape police at his door last year has inspired a bill to let property owners record audio and video at their homes without notice.
Michael Gannon, 40, of Nashua, N.H., was arrested after his home security camera made video and audio recordings of the detectives, who had come looking for his teenage son. The felony wiretapping charges were later dropped.
Gannon was arrested after he brought the recordings to the police station to complain that a detective was rude to him.
Police later returned Gannon's cameras and recording equipment, but did not give back the tapes, saying they were illegal recordings.
Last week, Rep. Dudley Dumaine, R-Auburn, and five other sponsors introduced House Bill 97, which would add an exception to the state's wiretap law, letting property owners record their own premises, with or without warning.

InGrid Delves Into Digital Home Protection

2007-04-03T11:51:00.000-05:00

Yoggie Security Systems Announces General Availability of the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro

2007-03-27T17:43:00.000-05:00

Yoggie Security Systems(TM) today announced that the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM), a revolutionary credit-card sized security appliance that brings all corporate-class security applications within the reach of mobile and remote workers, is now available for purchase from world wide distributors and via Yoggie Security System's eStore https://www.yoggie.com/GetYoggieNow.asp.
The successful outcome of beta trials performed during the last couple of months by several leading enterprise-sized companies, has proved the product's stability and functional readiness. Companies participating in these trials have welcomed the release of Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM) to general availability. Encouraged by the successful evaluation trials, these early adopters already have Yoggie Gatekeeper Pro(TM) units installed and ready for deployment to end-users.

Expands List of Next Generation Phone Services Providers That Can Support Security System Monitoring

2007-03-22T15:29:00.000-05:00

ADT Security Services, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, today announced that more than 25 IP-based telephone services providers located throughout the United States have confirmed their phone networks meet the characteristics required by ADT to be a primary method of transmitting alarm signals to ADT's Customer Monitoring Centers.
Together, the companies represent nearly all of the digital phone services markets and provide coverage to nearly every region of the United States.
ADT also announced it is expanding its Voice over Internet Protocol/Digital Phone policy to cover burglar alarm monitoring for business customers following its successful roll out to residential customers in late 2006. ADT is among the first nationwide security services companies to allow business burglar alarm monitoring using qualified VoIP/digital phone service providers as a primary method of alarm signal transmission.

Burglars break in through rooftops

2007-03-14T18:57:00.000-05:00

Albany -- Burglars are going to great heights to break-into Albany businesses, through the roof. Business-owners along West Broad Avenue reported to police at least three different attempted roof-top burglaries in the past week.
The latest roof-top break-in police responded to is at Daddy Records on West Broad Avenue. It happened sometime late Thursday night to early Friday morning.
The burglars entered through the roof and made a big hole in the ceiling to gain access to the store. It is the same way burglars entered into the 229 Fashions store, right up the road.
The owner of 229 Fashions Tim Shelton says it's not easy starting a business in Albany from the ground up. And the challenges are magnified when criminals strike.
"It hurt you know because I work real hard.

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The Importance of Smoke Detectors

2007-03-06T18:07:00.000-05:00

Two people are alive and well this afternoon thanks to working smoke detectors. The alarms helped two people inside escape from a burning home in Chesterfield. The fire started around 11:30 Thursday night in the 11200 block of Kingfisher Terrace. When firefighters arrived on scene, flames were shooting through the walls and roof. The house appears to be a complete loss. Luckily both people inside were able to make it out, unharmed.
Smoke detectors can keep you alive. The Home Safety Council says when installing them, make sure they are inside all bedrooms of your home. Remember the detectors should be mounted high on your ceilings or wall. Don't intall smoke alarms near windows, doors or ducts where drafts could interfere with thier operation. Test detectors each month and put new batteries in your smoke alarms at least once a year.

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ADT Unveils Custom Home Gold Service to Cater Exclusively...

2007-02-27T21:44:00.000-05:00

Change for Tulsa Burlary Alarm Responses

2007-02-23T16:17:00.000-05:00

False alarms are costing money and wasting time for the Tulsa Police Department, which is again considering changing how it responds. That's because the police calls triggered by machines - almost always turn out to be false.
News on 6 reporter Emory Bryan says it is part of a big review of how the police could save money.
One way would be to stop responding to non-injury accidents - but police say they have to because it's state law. Another money saving idea is not responding to unverified burglar alarms, which usually are just a malfunction.
A home burglar alarm can provide some peace of mind, but they're also notorious for going off when there's nothing wrong. That's a drain on the police - who respond to the calls - knowing 98 out of 100 times - no crime has been committed.

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InGrid Introduces Digital Home Protection Systems

2007-02-20T18:44:00.000-05:00

InGrid, the leader in digital home protection services, today unveiled the first digital home protection products available for distribution through broadband providers. The introduction of digital home protection could double the size of the existing $8 billion analog security market. Digital home protection solves many of the major shortcomings of analog security systems, such as false alarms, short battery life, and high vulnerability to intruders.
Using innovative wireless technologies, InGrid creates an invisible grid of security throughout the entire home, offering unprecedented protection and control without extensive installation costs. InGrid's protection network is comprised of a portable handset and broadband-enabled base station that communicates with wireless self-adhering window and door sensors that immediately report any change in activity the customer chooses to monitor.

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