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17 SAFETY TIPS FOR REALTORS

"How Realtors Can Use Security
Technology to Keep Safe"

1. Communicate the 3 W’s
-Who are you seeing?
-Where are you going?
-When will you be returning?

2. Stay in the Back
-Avoid walking in the front so you can avoid be hit in the head.

3. Be on Guard for requests for a 2nd trip without a spouse
-This should be a Red Flag.

4. Follow Your Instincts about People.
-You're usually right.

5. Know Where all the Exits Are so you can Escape.

6. Ladies – Don’t use glamour shots for your business cards or advertising.
-When criminals were convicted Police have found the ad of the victim circled.

7. Ask for a driver’s license or ID and take a picture of it.
-Make it an office procedure.

8. Awareness is Key to Prevention! Use the camera on your phone to Take a picture of the person you are meeting’s vehicle including the license plate.
-Make it an office procedure.

9. Use the Camera on Your Phone as a Hidden Camera with Recording.
-Check out this
Spy Cam App

10. Use a Nanny Cam at Open Houses
-Record all visitors that enter the main door
-Advertise you are using video surveillance to create awareness
-You can purchase signs from Reed Security ($10/ea for 11” x 11”)
-You can even wear hidden cameras
-Check out these
Hidden Cameras with Recording

11. Keep Your Phone Nearby and make sure it’s charged

12. Have a Distress Code and make sure you practice using it
eg: I need the Red File for 123 Street. This will let your contacts know you need help and where you are.

13. Even Better – Use Guardly Personal Safety Service App.
-One touch on your phone calls 911 and lets your contacts know you need help.
-Displays exact location using online Map function.
-Only a few dollars a month.
-Check out the
Guardly App out now.
-
www.guardly.com

14. Limit Personal Info. about yourself.

15. Ask A Lot of Questions

16. Take a basic self defense course
–You can go at lunch time or through your Community Association

17. Caution about alarm system keypad panic buttons – they may not work!
-Alarm systems require active phone lines that may not be hooked up.

 

If you would like more information on any Reed Security Product or Service please call 306.653.3200 or visit www.reedsecurity.com

SAVE A FEW HOURS GETTING HOME TONIGHT

 

How long did it take you to get home yesterday? If you're like my wife it was close to 3 hours. We made this map for our technicians and so that you can spend more time with your friends and family. Hopefully this helps!

(VALID AS OF 930AM AUGUST 20, 2013 KNOWN CONSTRUCTION, MAP SOURCE: GOOGLE MAPS)


Did You Know...

If you would like more information on how Reed Security can help you Click Here or give us a call today 306.653.3200

TESTIMONIAL FROM GERANSKY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION

 

"Incredible"

When our existing client Geransky Brothers Construction wanted to improve the quality of their standard definition camera system they partnered with Reed Security.

The Problem:

  • Standard definition cameras were a popular choice a few years ago, but nowadays HD quality is where it's at
  • When you watch TV - Do you like the old blurry channels or the new HD channels?
  • ReedHD hi-def cameras provide 500% to 5000% more detail than standard definition cameras
  • See ReedHD hi-def Sample Pics: Click Here 

The Solution:

We met the client and customized a ReedHD hi-def Video Surveillance system with the following features and benefits:

  • ReedHD hi-def cameras are used as a business tool to Decrease Losses (theft, false claims) and Increase Profits (productivity, accountability)
  • Interior ReedHD hi-def cameras protect Entrances including entry doors and overhead doors
  • Interior ReedHD hi-def cameras protect shop bays, inventory, tools, and people
  • Exterior ReedHD hi-def cameras protect the building, garages, parking lots, vehicles, and people
  • All ReedHD hi-def cameras have Wide Dynamic Range capabilities (optimized image quality in bright and shadow conditions)
  • All ReedHD hi-def cameras can be accessed and administered with a PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android device
  • 24/7 digital recording of all cameras for 14 to 30 days
  • Professional Installation - On Time and On Budget
  • up to 3 Years Manufacturers Warranty to protect their investment
  • Reed Security Award Winning Service
  • See ReedHD Video Samples: Click Here
The Testimonial:

"ReedHD hi-def cameras are incredible. I can read a log book on one of our trucks 200 feet away."

Ryan Geransky

Geransky Brothers Construction

If you would like more information on how Reed Security can Decrease Losses Increase Profits for your business Click Here

PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION GETS REEDHD HI-DEF CAMERAS

When Stobart Community School (Duck Lake, SK) underwent a multi-million dollar renovation the Prairie Spirit School Division partnered with Reed Security.

The Problem:

  • Common issues at schools are break-in's, vandalism, and bullying.

The Solution:

The school already had an Intrusion Alarm System with 24/7 Monitoring (Notify Authorities, Key-holders) and an Access Control Swipe Card System (Control Who Goes Where and When).

We met with the client and customized a ReedHD hi-def Video Surveillance system with the following features and benefits:

  • Interior ReedHD hi-def cameras protect all Entrances, Hallways, Gymnasium, Computer Lab, Industrial Arts Room, and Common Areas
  • Exterior ReedHD hi-def cameras protect the Parking Lots, Playground, and Common Areas
  • Cameras have Wide Dynamic Range capabilities (optimized image quality in bright and shadow conditions)
  • 24/7 ReedHD hi-def recording of all cameras for 30 to 60 days
  • Video Management Software with Multi-user access from Workstations, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices
  • "Protected by Reed Security" Warning Signage
  • Professional Installation - On Time and On Budget
  • up to 3 Years Manufacturers Limited Warranty to protect their investment
  • Reed Security Award Winning Service
If you would like more information on how Reed Security can customize a security solution for you Click Here

WE JUST GOT BACK FROM THE COOLEST SECURITY EXPO ON EARTH - ISCWEST 2013

When you spend your hard earned dollars with Reed Security - you can be assured you are getting the latest and greatest security technology and trends.

Each year we travel to numerous security conferences and look for solutions to everyday problems relating to Theft and Productivity.

We see lots of cool stuff, get our badges scanned at the booths, and forever more get bombarded with emails and phone calls from manufacturers and exhibitors. Can you imagine vendors actually try to win us over by hosting exclusive dinners and beverages? :)

We've built some very strong relationships over the past 13 years - which has allowed us to negotiate awesome pricing to compliment our award winning service. Our success also means we have access exclusive products - that are not available to other security companies.


Click Here to see the pics from this year's ISC West 2013 Security Expo.
 

   

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LOCATIONS

SASKATOON SECURITY
Reed Security Group (HEADQUARTERS)
14-1724 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9
Ph: 306.653.3200
1.844.384.SAFE (7233)

Sure Innovations
1701 Saskatchewan Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P7
Ph: 306.974.0888

Nine Yards Technologies Inc.
Ph: 306.341.2477

 

REGINA SECURITY
ViboPulse Services
Ph: 306.206.0700

WINNIPEG SECURITY
Guardian Advanced Solutions
Ph: 204.250.7510 or 204.878.0061

PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY
Thor Security Ltd.
1-243 South Industrial Drive
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7L9
Ph: 306.922.7200

 

NIAGARA REGION SECURITY
Alltech Smart Security
Ph: 289.990.3234

KAWARTHA LAKES REGION SECURITY
Dot Communications
232 Kent St W Unit 4
Lindsay, ON K9V 6A4
Ph: 1.833.368.2666

 

CALGARY SECURITY
Oxford Security Systems
#501, 2903 Kingsview Blvd SE
Airdrie, AB T4A 0C4
Ph: 587.393.2800

EDMONTON SECURITY
Ph: 1.844.384.7233