This month for the “Tech’s Pick” blog, we will be highlighting Jim Martin. Jim has been a technician with Security Alarm for 34 years. When he’s not out installing security systems, you will most likely find him hiding in a tree or a field, as he is an avid hunter.

As a security company, we hear this line quite often, “I don’t need security, I protect my home with a firearm.”

That idea may have some merit, but a security system can protect you in many other ways. We aren’t saying to get rid of your firearm. That is a personal choice that varies based on the homeowner. But, what we are saying is that a security system can provide added protection that a firearm may not cover.

When it came to the safety of their home, these homeowners in Salem Illinois did everything right — always locking doors and windows, checking and doubling checking. They were vigilant in order to avoid a burglary. But it wasn’t enough. These two sisters, now satisfied Security Alarm customers, were taken advantage of in the worst […] Read More