Top 5 Ways to Avoid False Alarms
Posted on September 14th, 2012
Has your security alarm been triggered recently, only to find out- FALSE ALARM!
Posted in Intrusion/Burglar Alarm, Safety Tips, Security Tips
VinTech Journal
Welcome to our personal journal where you can read the latest articles and news stories that concern your family's safety with insights and suggestions on why home and corporate security is important.
What If Chicago Lost Their Police Force?
Posted on August 30th, 2012
According to MSN, “one of America’s more dangerous cities — Camden, NJ — has lost its police department.” Although the city is receiving support from non-union Camden county police, it sounds like a very scary, very familiar situation.
Posted in CAPS, Chicago News, Chicago Security
Posted on August 30th, 2012
According to MSN, “one of America’s more dangerous cities — Camden, NJ — has lost its police department.” Although the city is receiving support from non-union Camden county police, it sounds like a very scary, very familiar situation.
Posted in CAPS, Chicago News, Chicago Security
Crimespotting in Your Neighborhood
Posted on July 27th, 2012
As we have learned in the security industry, unfortunately, crime can happen to anyone, any time and anywhere. Crime doesn’t sleep, stay home in bad weather, or skip the upscale, gated communities.
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security, Crime Prevention, Security Tips
Posted on July 27th, 2012
As we have learned in the security industry, unfortunately, crime can happen to anyone, any time and anywhere. Crime doesn’t sleep, stay home in bad weather, or skip the upscale, gated communities.
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security, Crime Prevention, Security Tips
The Human CCTV
Posted on July 12th, 2012
Since we have had intense weeks of shootings, this week we bring you something short and sweet…
Posted in CCTV, Just For Fun
Posted on July 12th, 2012
Since we have had intense weeks of shootings, this week we bring you something short and sweet…
Posted in CCTV, Just For Fun
Get Ready for Summer Vacation (& Protect Your Home While You’re Gone)!
Posted on June 28th, 2012
Posted in Intrusion/Burglar Alarm, Security Tips
Posted on June 28th, 2012
Posted in Intrusion/Burglar Alarm, Security Tips
VinTech’s Greatest Security Videos
Posted on June 14th, 2012
Last week, we discussed the top 5 reasons you need security cameras, but we often forget that besides crime, these cameras capture very real moments in life- sometimes beautiful, sometimes kind, and sometimes, these moments are crazy, frightening or downright funny.
Posted in CCTV, Just For Fun
Posted on June 14th, 2012
Last week, we discussed the top 5 reasons you need security cameras, but we often forget that besides crime, these cameras capture very real moments in life- sometimes beautiful, sometimes kind, and sometimes, these moments are crazy, frightening or downright funny.
Posted in CCTV, Just For Fun
Surveillance: The Last and Only Lead
Posted on May 31st, 2012
“Security cameras give imperative clues in cases such as missing persons, and/or unsolved deaths. Access to video of where a victim or suspect was last seen can be very helpful in gathering clues to a disappearance.”
Posted in CCTV, Chicago News
Posted on May 31st, 2012
“Security cameras give imperative clues in cases such as missing persons, and/or unsolved deaths. Access to video of where a victim or suspect was last seen can be very helpful in gathering clues to a disappearance.”
Posted in CCTV, Chicago News
Wave of Troubles Follow NATO But Gain Attention & Revenue for the City
Posted on May 18th, 2012
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security
Posted on May 18th, 2012
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security
5 Tips For Avoiding Graffiti in Chicago
Posted on May 4th, 2012
Posted in Chicago Security, Crime Prevention
Posted on May 4th, 2012
Posted in Chicago Security, Crime Prevention
Bad Ass Security for Bad Ass Coffee Shop!
Posted on September 7th, 2012
Our client, Bad Ass Coffee, says it all!
Posted in About VinTech
Posted on September 7th, 2012
Our client, Bad Ass Coffee, says it all!
Posted in About VinTech
Branding a Safe Neighborhood for Property Managers
Posted on August 24th, 2012
I have been a tenant myself and definitely considered safety and a secured environment as my top priority to select where to live. I bet everyone does. Now, I am a landlord and the safety of my tenants and the security aspects of my properties are my top priorities. Let me put in this way, would you let your children/loved ones stay in the property that you managed? If not, then you better re-structure your priority list. Security is not only important, but is essential. It is as important as the HVAC and plumbing, but is essential in the sense of “Act Now to Prevent” than “Regret when things happened”.
Posted in Safety Tips
Posted on August 24th, 2012
I have been a tenant myself and definitely considered safety and a secured environment as my top priority to select where to live. I bet everyone does. Now, I am a landlord and the safety of my tenants and the security aspects of my properties are my top priorities. Let me put in this way, would you let your children/loved ones stay in the property that you managed? If not, then you better re-structure your priority list. Security is not only important, but is essential. It is as important as the HVAC and plumbing, but is essential in the sense of “Act Now to Prevent” than “Regret when things happened”.
Posted in Safety Tips
Surveillance Not Working? What’s the Point?
Posted on August 3rd, 2012
In Philadeplia, an audit was recently conducted to see how efficiently the city’s $13.9M video surveillance camera network was working, with disappointing results. Being called an “expensive flop”, it was discovered that only 102 cameras out of the 216 were functioning properly, or 47%.
Posted in Security News, Security Tips
Posted on August 3rd, 2012
In Philadeplia, an audit was recently conducted to see how efficiently the city’s $13.9M video surveillance camera network was working, with disappointing results. Being called an “expensive flop”, it was discovered that only 102 cameras out of the 216 were functioning properly, or 47%.
Posted in Security News, Security Tips
The Games We’ve Been Waiting For!
Posted on July 20th, 2012
We’re counting down to the games that we anticipate every 4 years. As much as we want to talk about it, we can’t even write its proper name! Did you know that there are strict rules and regulations about the most anticipated international sporting event? Not the drugs rules or games rule, but the rules of using the actual name!
Posted in About VinTech, Just For Fun
Posted on July 20th, 2012
We’re counting down to the games that we anticipate every 4 years. As much as we want to talk about it, we can’t even write its proper name! Did you know that there are strict rules and regulations about the most anticipated international sporting event? Not the drugs rules or games rule, but the rules of using the actual name!
Posted in About VinTech, Just For Fun
Chicago Gangs…What Will it Take to Stop the Violence?
Posted on July 6th, 2012
Week after week Chicagoans hear of more murders, more shootings, more senseless deaths- often young children and teens caught in the cross fire. These deaths mark a “disturbing trend that makes the streets of the Windy City even deadlier than Kabul, Afghanistan” with homicide deaths in Chicago (228 citizens) outnumbering the U.S. troops that have perished this year (144 soldiers).
Posted in Chicago News, Crime Prevention, News/ Chicago News
Posted on July 6th, 2012
Week after week Chicagoans hear of more murders, more shootings, more senseless deaths- often young children and teens caught in the cross fire. These deaths mark a “disturbing trend that makes the streets of the Windy City even deadlier than Kabul, Afghanistan” with homicide deaths in Chicago (228 citizens) outnumbering the U.S. troops that have perished this year (144 soldiers).
Posted in Chicago News, Crime Prevention, News/ Chicago News
Tips To Avoid the Door-to-Door Security Scammer
Posted on June 21st, 2012
Posted in About VinTech, Safety Tips, Security Tips
Posted on June 21st, 2012
Posted in About VinTech, Safety Tips, Security Tips
Security Cameras: Top 5 Reasons You Need Them Now
Posted on June 8th, 2012
Privately owned security cameras are becoming more common, and for great reasons. Read the top 5 reasons below why we love security cameras! Security cameras are getting so popular!
Posted in About VinTech, CCTV, Chicago Security
Posted on June 8th, 2012
Privately owned security cameras are becoming more common, and for great reasons. Read the top 5 reasons below why we love security cameras! Security cameras are getting so popular!
Posted in About VinTech, CCTV, Chicago Security
Turning That Some Day Project Into Today’s Project
Posted on May 24th, 2012
Recently, we asked Southport Security, a local locksmith, to fix the back door of our building. Before it was fixed, the door could hardly be closed. We needed to slam it in order to close it, which always caused a loud crash. It was annoying, and bothered others in the building. But we put up with it, longer than we should have. Since it has been fixed, almost every time we have used the back door, we have had that “ah-ha!” moment. That “ah-ha!” moment being the moment you think, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?!”
Posted in About VinTech
Posted on May 24th, 2012
Recently, we asked Southport Security, a local locksmith, to fix the back door of our building. Before it was fixed, the door could hardly be closed. We needed to slam it in order to close it, which always caused a loud crash. It was annoying, and bothered others in the building. But we put up with it, longer than we should have. Since it has been fixed, almost every time we have used the back door, we have had that “ah-ha!” moment. That “ah-ha!” moment being the moment you think, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?!”
Posted in About VinTech
Chicagoans, are you ready for the NATO Summit?
Posted on May 10th, 2012
The NATO Summit is quickly approaching, and will be taking over the city of Chicago from May 20-21.
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security
Posted on May 10th, 2012
The NATO Summit is quickly approaching, and will be taking over the city of Chicago from May 20-21.
Posted in Chicago News, Chicago Security
