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REED SECURITY ESTABLISHES COMMUNITY CAMERAS GRANT PROGRAM

1. Feb 2024 Reed Security Community, Feature

Need better security, but can't afford it?

Reed Security is dedicated to fostering a safer environment for every community, especially those most in need.

The Community Cameras Grant Program is our pledge to support charities, non-profits and under-served communities by gifting preloved security cameras.

Our grant program is straightforward: if you have a need for security cameras, you may be eligible for a grant. This can cover a significant portion of the costs, including installation up to $5,000.

Eligibility

Charities and Non-Profits

Children and Family Services
Housing and Homelessness
Humanitarian Relief
Hunger and Poverty Alleviation
Education and Literacy
Veteran Support and Services
Mental Health and Wellness
Environment and Wildlife Conservation

Communities

Community Centers such as hockey rinks, museums and libraries
Community Health and Wellness Centers
Senior Citizen Centers
Community Arts and Cultural Centers
Churches
Immigrant and Refugee Support Centers
Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Centers
LGBTQ+ Community Support and Advocacy Centers

Apply today

Visit www.communitycameras.org to submit your application.

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CONTROL WHO GOES WHERE AND WHEN - WITH KANTECH ACCESS CONTROL

22. Jan 2024 Reed Security Access Control, Feature, News

Culture of learning

The team @ Reed Security recently spent the day with Jason Guthrie, Regional Sales Manager at Kantech, and Tony Ursan from Titan Products Group.

Reed Security is a Kantech Global certified dealer and protects over 1,000 doors with access control. This is the highest level of certification and is only available to elite dealers.

Our dedication to ongoing learning ensures Reed clients receive the latest crime fighting and building management technology.

Access control

Gain more control over your property by restricting the access of employees, occupants and visitors.

With EntraPass Web you can easily add/delete users, create schedules and assign permissions for various doors, gates and elevators at your building.

Eliminate keys and the costs of re-keying when an employee or tenant leaves or is terminated.

Whether you're a small business with one door or a large multi-location operation with hundreds of doors, we’ve got you covered.

Advanced features

With advanced video surveillance integration you can save time searching for events.

With smartphone apps you can manage your building from Anywhere.

Easily add and revoke mobile lock control permissions to ensure your property is secure and the right people have access when they need it.

Want to know more?

Reach out to us today at 306.653.3200 or visit our website at www.reedsecurity.com to learn how Reed Security's Access Control System can help run your business security.

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HOW TO HONOR OUR VETERANS AND THOSE CONTINUING TO SERVE

9. Nov 2023 Reed Security Feature

As Remembrance Day approaches, it is a time of reflection and commemoration. At Reed Security, we hold the stories of our veterans close to our hearts and believe in the importance of remembering and honoring their sacrifices and those that continue to serve.

In partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion, we are committed to keeping the memory of our veterans alive. Here are meaningful ways we encourage you, our valued clients, to join us in remembering:

1. Say "Thank You": Take a moment to thank a veteran. A simple gesture of gratitude can mean the world to someone who has served.

2. Wear a Poppy: The poppy is a symbol of remembrance. By wearing it, you pay tribute to the fallen and support the living veterans and their families.

3. Attend Remembrance Ceremonies: Join us at local ceremonies or virtual events organized by The Royal Canadian Legion to honor those who have given their lives for peace and freedom.

4. Pause for Two Minutes of Silence: At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we observe two minutes of silence to remember.

5. Share Stories of Remembrance: Encourage dialogue within your families and communities. Share stories of sacrifice and service to ensure they are never forgotten.

6. Teach Our Children the Importance of Remembrance: Pass on the torch of remembrance to younger generations, so the legacy of our veterans endures.

7. Support the Poppy Campaign: Contributions to the Poppy Campaign directly support veterans and their families.

We proudly support the initiatives led by The Royal Canadian Legion. We encourage you to visit their website at legion.ca to learn more about how you can honor our heroes.

We remember.

Reed Security is closed on Monday, November 13th in honor of Remembrance Day.

BACK TO SCHOOL SECURITY AND SAFETY TIPS

5. Sep 2023 Reed Security Alarm Systems, Feature, Tips

The back-to-school season is in full swing! As your little scholars return to the classroom, it’s essential to ensure the nest they come back to is safe and secure.

Reed Security takes the responsibility of protecting your home seriously. Use these 7 pro tips to increase your home security and safety as the school year kicks off.

1. Test your alarm system

Did you recently cancel your home phone line? If so, you may no longer be connected to Reed Security's 24/7 Monitoring Stations (and no longer have Guard, Police, and Fire dispatch).

Visit our Self Care site and type in "test" into the search bar for instructions.

2. Upgrade to a smart security system

As your kids return to school, there's no better time to review your home security measures. A smart security system not only protects against intruders, but can also notify you of hazards like fires or floods.

Consider installing:

Smart Door Lock: Never worry about losing keys. Our door locks have built-in keypads and can alert you when your child arrives home. Lock/unlock doors with our mobile app.

Smart Doorbell Camera: Get an alert when a visitor approaches or rings your video doorbell. See and speak to visitors, from anywhere.

Smart Home Hub: The IQ Panel 4 replaces your existing alarm system. Comes with an elegant HD touchscreen, hacker protection and ultra fast LTE signaling to our monitoring stations.

3. Setup schedules

With the hustle and bustle of school routines, it's easy to forget to lock doors or arm the security system. By setting up schedules through the Reed Security mobile app, you can automate these tasks to ensure your home remains secure even in the midst of morning chaos.

For example, you can setup your alarm to auto-arm at 11pm (if it hasn't already been armed) or 9am after the kids have gone to school.

4. Establish a safe room

Designate a "safe room" aka a panic room in your home where your children can go in case of emergencies.

A safe room should have a solid core metal or wood door, a deadbolt lock and no windows. You can modify a closet or an are within your basement.

Equip this area with essential supplies, including a first-aid kit, a list of emergency contacts, and a device to call 9-1-1.

Consider installing a keypad or panic button in your safe zone to notify the Police that you need help.

5. Teach safety principals

Educate your children about the basics of home safety:

Stranger Awareness: Teach them not to open doors to strangers, no matter how friendly they seem.

Emergency Numbers: Ensure your children know how to dial emergency numbers and what information to provide.

Safe Routes: Discuss the safest routes to and from school and the importance of staying on the designated paths.

6. Share with neighbours

Encourage a neighborhood watch program where you and your neighbors look out for each other’s properties. Creating a community of vigilance can significantly enhance security.

Share info. via text messaging or WhatsApp and post videos on Facebook.

7. Light up the perimeter

Ensure the external areas of your home are well-illuminated to deter potential intruders. Install motion-sensor lights and trim shrubs to remove potential hiding spots.

Back-to-school time is a season of transition. As you navigate the new schedules and routines, let Reed Security provide peace of mind by safeguarding your home. With cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service, we are committed to keeping your nest secure as your young ones head back to school.

REED personalizes security solutions for your needs and budget.

306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.7233

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WE JOINED 20,000 SECURITY GEEKS IN VEGAS - HERE'S WHAT WE LEARNED

3. Apr 2023 Reed Security Feature, News

Every year 20,000 Security Geeks (Experts) attend ISCWEST to learn about cutting-edge crime fighting technology, latest trends and connect with our security industry friends.

Would you rather deal with a security company that invests in themselves (and You) or one that coasts?

BTW - This is the 16th year Reed Security has attended ISCWEST!

Our connected property partner, Alarm.com, announced the Water Dragon Smart Leak Detection System.

The Water Dragon is a single compact device that uses ultrasonic technology to detect and promptly alert homeowners about water issues before they become major problems.

Homeowners can also use the Alarm.com app to monitor water usage trends for the day, week, and month, which can help them conserve water and save on utility bills.

We connected with our 24/7 Monitoring partner, AvantGuard, to learn more about tools they recently implemented to give our clients an even better Customer Experience. Tools include new monitoring software, apps and a dashboard.

The parent company, Becklar, also showcased WorkerSafety Pro. This lone worker solution requires regular check-ins and will notify a call list during an emergency.

Whether it’s an environmental, health, or social risk, WorkerSafety Pro provides the most comprehensive and customizable solution for the iPhone and Apple Watch today.

We found a MUST HAVE solution to detect teenagers vaping in school washrooms.

Triton smart sensors monitor your bathrooms 24/7 so you don’t have to. When an incident is detected, get an instant alert to take action quickly.

3D Sense can detect real time vaping of all vaped or smoked Nicotine and THC.

3D Sense Pro can also detect keywords such as "Help", "Stop" and "Gun".

Need Remote Video Monitoring? Don't have reliable power? Don't have internet?

Mobile Pro Systems manufactures creative mobile surveillance systems for real-time monitoring in nearly any environment.

Add Reed Security's Virtual Guard Service to Intervene before a crime takes place.

"IT’S A SAD COMMENTARY ON OUR SOCIETY THAT GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEMS ARE NECESSARY TO ENSURE ONE’S SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WITHIN OUR SCHOOLS."

CHRISTIAN CONNORS – FOUNDER

This is the exact thought we had when we stopped by the Shooter Detection Systems booth.

The Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System incorporates the world’s finest acoustic gunshot identification software and combines it with infrared gunfire flash detection to produce the highest performing, fully automatic, and most accurate gunshot detection technology available today.

The Guardian System is certified by US and UK Government authorities and trusted by our customers in corporate, school, government, and other private and public venues across the globe and comes in wireless and PoE sensor solutions to fit every building design.

Our partner, Qolsys, had the MOST smart features of any security and automation system at the show. Control it all from a touchscreen or from Alarm.com apps.

Coming Soon: IQ Pro and IQ Pro+ for large commercial facilities.

We stopped by the AJAX Systems booth to learn about their smart home and business platform. The company is based in Ukraine and have relocated their production to a safer area that hasn't been as impacted by the War.

The products look beautiful, they have best in class wireless range (up to 2km) and the app is easy to use.

We ordered a demo kit to test it out. Bat sold separately.

Our partner, Avigilon, introduced Avigilon Unity on-premise and Avigilon Alta cloud security suites.

Whether you want to manage your video surveillance and access control systems directly or outsource management by moving to the cloud — this is powerful AI enabled technology!

REED personalizes security solutions for your needs and budget.

306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.7233

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REED SECURITY ESTABLISHES COMMUNITY CAMERAS GRANT PROGRAM

CONTROL WHO GOES WHERE AND WHEN - WITH KANTECH ACCESS CONTROL

HOW TO HONOR OUR VETERANS AND THOSE CONTINUING TO SERVE

BACK TO SCHOOL SECURITY AND SAFETY TIPS

WE JOINED 20,000 SECURITY GEEKS IN VEGAS - HERE'S WHAT WE LEARNED

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