What makes us different? Easy, it's our People - we actually care about our staff, clients, dealers, solutions and community.
At today's staff meeting we celebrated our accomplishments of 2019:
- Awesome Clients: 5,000+
- Awesome Employees: 20+
- Phone Calls: 50,000 or 200/day
- Hours of Professional Installation/Travel: 8,140
- Feet of Wire Pulled: 114,584
- Cameras Installed (since 2000): 10,000+
- Google Review Rating: 4.2 stars
- Customer Satisfaction Rating (Support Desk): 90%
- Accounting Transactions: 500,000
And chose some "Rocks" we want to achieve in 2020:
- Celebrate Reed Security's 20th Birthday
- Continue "Scaling Up"
- Continue to deliver Great Customer Experiences
- More Innovative Solutions
- More Automation
- More Efficiency
We want to improve and we're listening to you. If you can spare a few minutes, we have 3 questions that can help us:
1. What should Reed Security START doing?
2. What should Reed Security STOP doing?
3. What should Reed Security KEEP doing?
Thank you for your business (or for the opportunity)!
#local #wecare #smarter #reedsecurity
1. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR STRANGERS
- Are there any strangers lurking around the block? Let your neighbours know if there is unusual activity. This is especially important during winter vacations.
- Any moving vans or contractors parked on your neighbours driveway?
- Join Facebook groups such as Neighbourhood Watch and Community Associations; share information!
2. USE COMMON SENSE
- If you lose a key, then get the locks changed. A better alternative is to eliminate keys altogether by installing an Alarm.com smart lock with built in keypad.
- Ask all strangers for identification. The person who is “lost” and looking for directions could actually be a burglar checking to see if someone is home.
- Never hide an extra key outdoor - especially underneath a mat or on top of a light fixture. This is the first place the bad guys look. Leave an extra house key with a friend or a neighbor. Again, a better alternative is to eliminate keys altogether by installing an Alarm.com smart lock with built in keypad.
- DO NOT advertise on Facebook or Instagram that you are on vacation. You may think you’re letting your friends and family know you’re having a great time, but people often forget to change their privacy settings. If you like to post photos - post them after you get back.
- For insurance purposes take photos of the contents of your home and keep all receipts in an off-site location. Great options are Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive and Dropbox.
- Write down the model and serial number of all electronics. This will come in handy for a future Police report and insurance claim.
3. MAKE IT DIFFICULT
- Reduce Package Theft by having all shipments delivered to your work (if your employer will allow it). Some delivery companies can hold for pickup.
Best Option: Shop Local!
We sponsor your kids sports teams and donate to local charities. - Door chains are easy to bypass. Install deadbolts. We have Alarm.com smart lock options with built in deadbolts.
- Install window bars on all basement windows. They are a great visual deterrent and can be connected to a monitored home security system.
- Install a stopper or stick on all sliding doors and windows. You can find these at your local hardware store such as Home Hardware, Canadian Tire or Rona.
- Make sure all doors and windows are locked. Many burglars go door to door looking for targets that forgot to lock their front doors.
- For cabins, consider installing roller window and door shutters. Visit kimbel.ca to see samples.
4. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE AT HOME
- Burglars target unoccupied homes so keep your home well lit at night. Install timers that turn lights, radios and televisions on at different times. This gives the appearance that someone is home. A better option is to install Alarm.com smart lights and smart appliance modules and setup on an alternating schedules.
- Cancel the newspaper and have a friend or neighbour pick-up your mail.
- Park a vehicle in the drive-way. Don’t forget to lock the doors and remove any valuables.
- Hire a service or student to shovel the snow off your driveway.
5. INSTALL A MONITORED HOME OR CABIN SECURITY SYSTEM
- The insurance companies agree. You are 400% less likely to have a break-in and can qualify for an insurance discount of up to 25%.
- NEW! $0 Equipment, $0 Installation Plans
- No Phone Line required
- 24/7 Monitored Protection from intrusion, fire, flood, low temperature, and carbon monoxide
- Includes Police / RCMP and Fire Department dispatch and Call List notification
- Optional ALARM.COM - control your smart lights, smart locks, and smart thermostat with *free apps
- Optional ReedHD™ Wi-Fi Doorbell - Know Who's at the front door, record audio and video onto the cloud
- A monthly subscription is required for all service plans
6. IN CASE YOU DO HAVE A BREAK-IN
- If it looks like a door or window was forced open, DO NOT go inside. The Burglar may still be on site.
- Call the Police from your mobile phone and wait.
7. ALWAYS GET 3 QUOTES
- Be sure to search Google for reviews and ask friends and family who they use for home security.
If you would like more information on Smart Home or Business Security please Contact Us for a Free Security Evaluation.
SASKATOON SECURITY INQUIRIES
Reed Security Headquarters
Call 306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.SAFE (7233)
SuRe InnoVations
Call 306.974.0888
PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.922.7200
REGINA SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.206.0700
CALGARY SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 587.393.2800
EDMONTON SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 855.424.2324
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FREE Upgrade to 7" Touchscreen*
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FREE Upgrade to Silver Warranty Plan*
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1x 7” Touchscreen with Emergency Police & Fire Buttons
3x door/window sensors
1x smart motion sensor (pet-friendly, 40 pounds)
1x ALARM.COM cellular radio (works on SaskTel)
1x built-in 85db siren
1x 24hr back-up battery
1x Local Professional Installation
1x Protected by Reed Security Warning Signage
1x Silver Plan Parts & Labour Warranty Plan
1x 24/7 ULC Monitoring Plan with Police and Fire dispatch
1x ALARM.COM Wireless Signal Forwarding Plan
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*5 year subscription required.
*Limited Quantities. When we run out of IQ panels we will substitute with XTi-5 panels.
*If you are already in a contract, early upgrade fees apply.
If you would like more information on Smart Home or Business Security & Automation please Contact Us for a Free Security Evaluation.
SASKATOON SECURITY INQUIRIES
Reed Security Headquarters
Call 306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.SAFE (7233)
SuRe InnoVations
Call 306.974.0888
PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.922.7200
CALGARY SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 587.393.2800
REGINA SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.206.0700
It's that time of year when you will be getting pressured by
aggressive door to door salespeople. They will be pushing you
to sign you up to "limited time offers" that expire "right away" (because they do not have a local office). And
before you know you know it you're on the hook for thousands of dollars.
Several alarm companies only have SUMMER PROGRAMS. They rent houses and hire
large crews of university students which are offered large commissions ($400
to $500 per contract) to get you to sign up.
LEARN MORE by Googling "door to door alarm scam".
The Pressure:
- Sales person won't
leave even when you tell them to "Leave"
- Sales person won't
leave when you tell them "No Thanks"
- Sales person won't
leave when you say "I Already Have Your Products or Service"
- Sales person name
drops the name of your neighbor and makes it sound like "they signed
up" or "they bought one" or "they referred me to you"
- Sales person comes to
the house several times and won't leave you alone
· The Solutions:
- Put Up Your Hand and "Say
NO".
- Immediately close the door and the sales person will
eventually leave.
Tell them "You
are Trespassing" and that you are calling the BBB Better Business
Bureau, Consumer Protection Branch and the Police if they do not leave. - BBB 1-888-352-7601, Consumer Protection 1-877-880-5550, Saskatoon Police 306-975-8300, RCMP (Saskatoon) 306-975-5173 or call your Local Detachment
- Always Get 3 Quotes
for whatever you consider purchasing. This gives you the time to gather
information and to check if the "deal" being presented to you is the
best option.
- Never Accept Quick
Delivery of a product or service. This gives you a cooling off period and
more time to gather facts.
- If you did proceed with the offer You Have 10 Days to Change Your Mind and CANCEL (and get a full
refund). It's the Law in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Create Awareness and Share on Social Media
- Contact the local media
Reed Security has received
20+ Award Recognitions for the way we look our our
People and
Customers. We're Local, We Care and We Can Help!
SASKATOON SECURITY INQUIRIES
Reed Security Headquarters
Call 306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.SAFE (7233)
SuRe InnoVations
Call 306.974.0888
PRINCE ALBERT SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.922.7200
CALGARY SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 587.393.2800
REGINA SECURITY INQUIRIES
Call 306.206.0700
LLOYDMINSTER SECURITY INQUIRIES
Fierce Electric Ltd.
Call 306.825.3772