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WARNING: THE DOOR KNOCKERS ARE BACK




Hi, I'm Alex. I'm your friendly neighborhood (well actually I don't live here) summer student that works for an out of town home security company.  

During the school year I work pretty hard studying Business and from April to September I work hard knocking on a lot of doors - and by a lot I mean I've been to thousands of homes with my crew. I work with a crew of 20 or more reps, so it's a lot of fun!

The door to door home security company that I work for provided me with training. I'm proud to say that I have one whole week of product training. We spent most of the time on high pressure sales training and how to overcome objections. I'm pretty confident that no matter how many times you say "no thanks" or demand that I leave - I've always got a comeback. Take a look at some of my door to door sales training classes:

HOW TO USE DECEPTION - WHITE LIES ARE JUST BENDING THE RULES


HOW TO NAME DROP AND MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THE NEIGHBORS REFERRED YOU (WHEN THEY DIDN'T)


HOW TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE OUR "FREE" SECURITY SYSTEM IS WORTH $2,000

IMPERSONATING THE EXISTING SECURITY PROVIDER

HOW TO CREATE URGENCY BY HAVING NO LOCAL OFFICE "WE'RE ONLY HERE TODAY"

HOW TO OVERCOME BUYERS REMORSE WITH A QUICK, SAME DAY INSTALLATION

HOW TO TRICK THE MOST VULNERABLE - SENIOR CITIZENS

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SAY "NO"

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SAY "NO" REPEATEDLY AND ASK YOU TO LEAVE

WHAT TO DO WHEN THEY SWEAR AT YOU AND THREATEN TO CALL THE POLICE

WHEN GOING BACK 3 TIMES ISN'T ENOUGH


Pretty awesome stuff right? I'm going to make a ton of dough this summer! I don't get a base salary, but I do make $400 to $500 every time I get you to sign up. So, I have a lot of motivation to keep bugging and pressuring you. We don't have a local office and the door to door home security company rents us a house or pays for our hotels, so I don't have a lot of living expenses. Sweet!

Sometimes I pretend that I work for your current security company and I offer you a free upgrade. "I'm Alex with (Your Existing Security Company". People can be so gullible when they think they're getting something for free. I'm actually going to trick you into signing up with my door to door alarm company and you will be left paying two bills. Doesn't matter to me though - I'm only working with my door to door security company for the summer and you will never see me again.

My all time favorite approach is to make it sound like you are doing me a favor. "I'm Alex with (Door to Door Alarm Company). We're in town for a few days and we're doing a blitz and I would like your help. If you're willing to put a warning sign in a visible location it will create more awareness and help us generate more business. In exchange I can give you a free state-of-the-art security system worth $2000. All you have to do is take care of the small monthly fee of $49.95 a month." People love to help and they love free. I can't believe how many people get sucked in.

Sometimes I offer a two week free trial. This is legit, but most people don't know there is a CONSUMER PROTECTION law that allows any consumer signing a contract the right to cancel within 10 or 14 days. It's called a Buyers Right to Cancel and it's on every one of our contracts. The darn government forces us to do this! 

I often tell people it's a month to month subscription, but in reality it's a 3 or 5 year contract. You're on the hook for nearly $3000 every time you sign up. However, most people trust me instead of reading through the contract. And for the people that question the 5 year term? Easy, I just tell them they can cancel anytime (even though they can't). The collections team at my head office will deal with it. Who's going to cancel if they're about to be sent to a collection agency? I won't be here anyways so not my problem.



HOW TO MAKE ME GO AWAY   

About the only thing that works is to put up your hand and firmly say "NO". I'm going to try to prevent you from closing the door, but if you just keep saying "NO" eventually I will take you off my hit list. Sometimes you have to threaten to call the POLICE. How ironic is that - calling the POLICE on a home security company.



It's also frustrating to me when people share their stories on FaceBook and other social media sites. I spent a lot of time figuring out ways to deceive people and I don't like it when I'm exposed or people advertise what area I'm working in. One lady took out her phone and started recording me - no thanks.  

*Alex isn't a real person. If you know an Alex please be kind to him.


For more information do yourself a favor and do a Google Search of "door to door alarm scam" and always get 3 quotes. Please share.


THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING A LOCAL SECURITY PROVIDER THAT CARES!

#supportlocal #shoplocal #wecare


REEDHD™ FEVER SCREENING TERMINAL SALE!

Fast, Safe COVID-19 Symptom Detection Cameras



We recently deployed our fever screening solutions at hospitals and care homes across SK for the Saskatchewan Health Authority. This same technology can be deployed at your work place and schools.

If you want your Employees, Customers and Students to feel safe then invest in technology to help protect them against COVID-19. 

REEDHD
™ Fever Screening Terminals are mounted at face level and display the temperature of People in a building. They can be mounted to a wall, on a desk or floor stand.

Employees/customers/visitors/students stand 1 to 6 feet away from the terminal and quickly (less than a second) get scanned one by one.

When an elevated skin temperature of 38 degrees Celsius (possible fever; COVID-19 symptom) is detected the terminal creates a LOCAL ALERT! The visitor will be directed to see a supervisor for a secondary screen. If needed they can be refused entry and seek medical attention.

Optional: Face Mask detection and reminder

REEDHD
™ Fever Screening Terminals can be deployed stand alone or connected to your network. You can receive push notifications from our free smartphone and desktop apps. 


Regular: $3,999
Sale: $2,229
Expires September 30th, 2020


Comes with free guided setup (it's super easy) and 5 year platinum partner warranty.

For more info. or to place an order: 

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1.844.384.SAFE




NEW! REEDHD™ FEVER SCREENING TERMINAL


WHO NEEDS THIS?

Our solution is a non-contact initial screening tool for staff and visitors. Fever Screening Terminals are ideal for:

  • Small Businesses
  • Restaurants
  • Retailers
  • Medical Clinics
  • Dental Clinics

This solution is designed to screen one person at a time and can be deployed as a standalone elevated skin temperature solution or integrated with access control.

HOW IT WORKS

Fast, Reliable, Safe COVID-19 Symptom Detection

Fever Screening Thermal cameras are designed for the preliminary screening of elevated skin surface temperatures -  specifically the forehead region. Accuracy is within +/- 0.5 degrees Celsius.

Cameras are mounted at face level and display the temperature of visitors entering a building.

When an elevated body temperature (possible fever; COVID-19 symptom) is detected the camera can trigger a flashing strobe light, a sounder and sends an instant notification to our smartphone and desktop apps.

A secondary screen is performed by a supervisor or security personnel for a closer inspection. The staff member or visitor can be refused entry and should seek medical attention.


FEATURES

  • One second to detect skin-surface temperature of a person
  • Non-contact measurement to avoid physical contact
  • Immediately alarming to notify operators
  • AI detection to reduce false alarms from other heat sources
  • Recognition distance: 0.5 to 1.5 m (1' to 6.56')
  • 7" touchscreen, 1024 x 600
  • Thermal resolution 120 x 160, optical resolution 2MP
  • Fast temperature measurement mode: Detects face and takes temperature without identity authentication
  • Measurement Temperature Range: 30 to 45 degrees C
  • Operating Temperature Range: 10 to 35 degrees C


20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Reed Security is an award winning Canadian security integrator with 20 years experience. We are a brand you can Trust.

We protect 5000+ homes and businesses in Canada and have locations in Saskatoon (headquarters), Regina, Prince Albert, Edmonton and Calgary.

We have received 20+ Award Recognitions from our local Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations for Customer Service, Management Quality, New Direction, Marketing and Small Business of the Year.

Smart Solutions include:

  • Smart Alarms
  • Access Control
  • REEDHD™  Security Cameras
  • ULC Alarm and Video Monitoring
  • CAN/ULC S-561 Fire Alarm Monitoring
  • System Engineering
  • Professional Installation


ABOUT HIKVISION

Reed Security is a Platinum Partner with Hikvison -  the world’s leading provider of innovative security products and solutions. Hikvision has more than 40,000 employees, over 19,000 of which are R&D engineers.  


REQUEST A QUOTE TODAY

1.844.384.7233 or sales@reedsecurity.ca

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REEDHD™ FEVER SCREENING CAMERAS "APPROVED BY HEALTH CANADA"


WHO NEEDS THIS?

Our solution is a non-contact initial screening tool for facilities with high volumes of workers, visitors, travellers, shoppers, and students. Fever Screening Cameras are ideal for:

  • Manufacturing, Processing Facilities
  • Grocery Stores, Retailers
  • Office, Public Buildings
  • Hospitals, Long Term Care Homes
  • Airports
  • Schools
  • Mines
  • Pharmacies
  • Medical, Dental, Chiropractor Clinics

HOW IT WORKS

Fast, Reliable, Safe COVID-19 Symptom Detection

Fever Screening Thermal cameras are designed for the preliminary screening of elevated skin surface temperatures -  specifically the forehead region. Accuracy is within +/- 0.5 degrees Celsius.

Cameras are mounted at face level and  display the temperature of visitors entering a building. 

When an elevated body temperature (possible fever; COVID-19 symptom) is detected the camera triggers a flashing strobe light, a sounder and sends an instant notification to our smartphone and desktop apps.

A secondary screen is performed by a supervisor or security personnel for a closer inspection. The visitor can be refused entry and should seek medical attention.

All evidence is recorded on a NVR (network video recorder) in 4MP HD  and thermal for 60+ days .

Features

  • One second to detect skin-surface temperature of a person
  • Multi-person detection simultaneously
  • Non-contact measurement to avoid physical contact
  • Immediately alarming to notify operators
  • AI detection to reduce false alarms from other heat sources 
Measurement Temperature Range: 30 to 45 degrees C
Operating Temperature Range: 10 to 35 degrees C

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Reed Security is an award winning Canadian security integrator with 20 years experience. We are a brand you can Trust.

We protect 5000+ homes and businesses in Canada and have locations in Saskatoon (headquarters), Regina, Prince Albert, Edmonton and Calgary.

We have received 20+ Award Recognitions from our local Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations for Customer Service, Management Quality, New Direction, Marketing and Small Business of the Year.

Our Solutions include:

  • Smart Alarms
  • Access Control
  • ReedHD™  Security Cameras
  • ULC Alarm and Video Monitoring
  • CAN/ULC S-561 Fire Alarm Monitoring
  • System Engineering
  • Professional Installation

ABOUT HIKVISION

Reed Security is a Platinum Partner with Hikvison -  the world’s leading provider of innovative security products and solutions. Hikvision has more than 40,000 employees, over 19,000 of which are R&D engineers.  

Request a Quote Today. 
1.844.384.7233 or sales@reedsecurity.ca
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REED SECURITY DECLARED "ALLOWABLE BUSINESS" DURING COVID-19



All of us have been impacted by COVID-19 and it's devastating. We will continue to do everything we can to keep our People and You safe.


The Government of Saskatchewan has released it's list of Critical Public Services and Allowable Businesses to address the COVID-19 pandemic.


For the complete list visit

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/march/25/allowable-business-services


Reed Security is an Allowable Business
that provides security services including private security guards, monitoring or surveillance equipment and services. 


We have implemented comprehensive measures to increase the safety of the People that matter most - our Families, our Staff and our Clients.


Even though Reed Security is considered an Allowable Business we have decided to close our office to visitors to Reduce the Spread. What does this mean?

  • Maintaining Regular Business Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm CST
    Many of our staff are working remotely from home (and spending a LOT of time with family).
    Tel. 306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.SAFE
  • Residential Security Sales - We will continue to provide remote consultations and sales.
    Book a Consultation
  • Commercial Security Sales - We will continue to provide remote and on-site consultations and sales.
    Book a Consultation
  • Installations - We will continue to provide on-site installations.
    Book an Installation
  • Support/Service - We will continue to provide remote and on-site service.
    Get Help or Book a Service Call
    We have made "social distancing" arrangements if you need replacement parts, batteries, yard signs, etc.
  • Administration/Accounting - We will continue to provide all functions.
    administration@reedsecurity.ca or call us
  • Alarm and Video Monitoring - We will continue to provide all notification service and dispatching.

We are paying attention to COVID-19 closely and will continue to update you on our operations.

#flattenthecurve #stayhome #socialdistancing




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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