Burglary up 9 percent in Texas; Allstate recommends alarms

PR Newswire Association published a story this week based on information from Allstate Insurance Co., stating that home burglary claims for Allstate customers in Texas increased 9 percent last year. The burglary claim rates varied by city, with the highest increases occurring in Rio Grande Valley (up 55 percent) and Austin (up 47 percent).

The report cited four steps that homeowners should employ to safeguard their homes and make them less inviting to burglars. One of those steps is to have and use an alarm system.

“An alarm system is an excellent deterrent to crime, as long as it’s used consistently. The system should include a loud siren and motion sensors. Display security system decals on your windows and doors,” the article recommended.

Texas security dealers, what’s been your impression of the level of burglary throughout your home state? Let us know by e-mailing the editor at stepanekl@bnpmedia.com.

Read the full story at: http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&orgId=563&topicId=16408&docId=l:1222594801

The CAA Winter Convention 2011 was held in San Francisco and included the presentation of the CAA George A. Weinstock Award to Shane Clary of Bay Alarm. The CAA members donated more than $75,000 to support industry causes like youth scholarship, AIREF, SIAC, and CAA PAC.

Tom Burns is the general manager for Ingram Micro’s Physical Security Division. Tom has more than 20 years in the distribution and retail channel with most of those involved in the technology industry. He spent the last 10 years doing mergers and acquisitions along with strategic initiatives, helping to successfully acquire four companies and launch specialty businesses organically.

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