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WIN FREE PASSES TO THE 2023 BHP ENCHANTED FOREST!


Light Up Your Holidays with Reed Security and the Enchanted Forest!


As the holiday season approaches, Reed Security is excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to experience the magical BHP Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour in Saskatoon.


This event is more than just a light show; it's a community tradition that brings joy and wonder to the holiday season. As a company deeply rooted in the community, Reed Security is proud to support and participate in local events that bring people together.


We're giving 100 vehicle passes to our clients to say "Thank You for supporting Reed Security!" Odds are 1 in 4.


How to enter the draw

1. You get one ballot when you send us your name, phone number and address of the property that Reed Security protects. 

2. You get a bonus ballot when you send us a TESTIMONIAL we can use to impress others 😊


Click here to enter the draw


Draw Date:  December 1st, 2023

Winners list will be published and passes will be mailed shortly after.

Good Luck and Thank You for Supporting Local!








POLICE AND REED SHARE 8 WAYS TO IMMEDIATELY COMBAT THEFT


Reed Security’s design and installation teams recently met with the Saskatoon Police Service Break & Enter Unit. Thank you Det. Cst. Carter #574  and Det. Cst. Lorette #552 for collaborating with Reed to combat crime.

POLICE & REED SHARE 8 WAYS TO COMBAT THEFT:




1. Video surveillance is the number one security tool the Police use when investigating a crime. Unfortunately, most security cameras are not mounted in locations that can help. A security camera mounted high up in the air overlooking the front of a building is great to partially identify a vehicle and markings, but would be difficult to identify a suspect from so far away.



Instead, mount cameras at Face Level approximately 5 feet from the ground to record the suspects face. Helpful locations for Face Level cameras are entrances. Dome cameras, height strip cameras or other hidden cameras are helpful.
 

INFRARED ILLUMINATOR


COLORVU 
 


2. Many break-in’s occur in the middle of the night when lighting is poor. Cameras with Infrared Illuminators (IR Nightvision) can see in the dark, but cause a ghosting effect when aimed at a person or license plate. Instead, ensure you have proper lighting at night or install REEDHD™ ColorVu cameras that see in color 24/7. 

Note: Recording license plates helps, but license plates are often stolen or the suspect is driving a stolen vehicle.




3.
Deter crime before it happens by display warning signage that you have security cameras at your location. Large dogs are also a great deterrent. Most break in's occur when you are away from the premises - so make it look like you are there with proper lighting.  


4. When you watch TV do you have the audio muted? Video only tells part of the story. Doorbell cameras and select REEDHD™ cameras have built-in microphones. The Police can listen for names or other clues to identify suspects. Recording audio is legal in Saskatchewan and there are published guidelines to protect privacy in public buildings.
   





5. Another problem the Police run into is not enough storage on the local NVR recording device. 7-10 days isn’t enough. Minimum 30 days storage is recommended. This can be accomplished by adding hard drives to the network video recorder (NVR), reducing the frames per second, reducing the image quality and recording on motion instead of continuously. Always use surveillance grade hard drives or SD cards. Reed Security has a storage and network calculator that approximates how long you can record for before video is recycled. 


6. You can stop crime before it happens with Reed’s Virtual Guard Service. Our guards watch over cameras in real time to catch events as they happen. Intruders are identified, informed they are trespassing via loud speaker and asked to leave immediately. If they don’t leave we dispatch the Police immediately. Visually verified alarms receive the fastest Police response.


7. If you have experienced a break-in, ensure the area is left untouched so the Police can collect fingerprints. Ensure you communicate this to your staff and cleaners. Serial #’s are required to recover stolen goods – so make sure you document them.
 

8. When archiving an incident for the Police onto a USB stick, make sure you include a Video Player that can play exported video clips. Common video players are VSPlayer and VLCPlayer. If you have a REEDHD™ bundle we take care of this for you and archive the incident directly to cloud storage. The Police can access video directly from our cloud.


Contact REED today for a FREE QUOTE for your Home or Business.

306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.7233

www.reedsecurity.com

WIN FREE PASSES TO THE 2022 BHP ENCHANTED FOREST HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR!


It was an honor to attend the BHP Enchanted Forest Holiday Light tour opening ceremonies.

Reed Security is invested in our community and prioritizes giving back locally.

We sponsored the newest light display and the 2022 theme "I'll Be Home for Christmas".

To spread the holiday spirit amongst our clients we have a draw for vehicle passes. Odds are 1 in 4.




HOW TO ENTER THE DRAW FOR PASSES:

1. You get one ballot when you send us your name, phone number and address of the property that Reed Security is protecting. 

2. You get a bonus ballot when you send us a TESTIMONIAL we can use to impress others 😊


CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAW


Draw Date:  December 1st, 2022.

Passes will be mailed shortly after.

Good Luck and Thank You for Supporting Local!




***WINNERS ANNOUNCED***

Thank you to everyone who entered the draw and provided testimonials.

We really appreciate your praise!

Passes were mailed December 2nd, 2022.

And the winners are...

Dale Evacheski, Saskatoon

Darrell Drozd, Saskatoon

Fred Kwan          

Terisse Chartrand, Saskatoon

James Zwack, Saskatoon

Gary Maximuik, Saskatoon

Rebecca Uzelman, Saskatoon

Rosalind Arndt  

Deb Quayle        

Krystal Adamus-Lessard, Saskatoon

Craig Skaros, Saskatoon

Brian, Wallace, Saskatoon

Budi Ghani, Saskatoon

Bob Climenhaga, Saskatoon

Marj Rak, Saskatoon

Karen Miner, Saskatoon

John Semko, Saskatoon

Matt Loewen    

Mike Bartsch, Saskatoon

Paul Feraro, Saskatoon

Georgette Scherr, Saskatoon

Janice Wilkinson, Saskatoon

RM of Corman Park

Jaret Nelson, Prince Albert

Loren Sproat, Prince Albert

Trent & Michelle Edmonds, Saskatoon

Joe Kowbel, Saskatoon

Jay Chilliak, Saskatoon

Justin Coulson, Saskatoon

Tracey Rochon, Saskatoon

Dustin Hanson, Saskatoon

Phil Carverhill, Saskatoon

Matthew Bochek, Saskatoon 

George Wasyliw              

Greg & Deena Shyluk, Saskatoon

Eleanor Ladham, Saskatoon

Shayne Hardy, Prince Albert

Jennifer Draper, Saskatoon

Ken & Gwen Dueck, Saskatoon

Linda Boyer, Prince Albert

Brandy Ross, Saskatoon

Jenny Bone, Smeaton

Kayla Shirley, Saskatoon

Lisa Lybbert, Rosthern

Angela Gardiner, Saskatoon

Candace Leuschen          

Dana Shynkaruk, Dalmeny

Claire Mascho, Saskatoon

Gary Maximuik, Saskatoon

Sandro Bagsik, Saskatoon

St. Louis Parish  

Patti Cunningham            

Judy Mitchell, Saskatoon

Arnie & Brenda Berg, Saskatoon

Ian Hayes, Saskatoon

Lauren Leshchyshyn, Saskatoon

Catherine Steier, Saskatoon

Kenny Helgeson, Saskatoon

Leah Moxley-Teigrob, Saskatoon

Traci LaRose, Saskatoon

Harry VanLeusden, Saskatoon

Dean Trott, Saskatoon

Ken Malenfant  

Ron Luthi, Saskatoon

Shawn Letkeman, Saskatoon

Shannon Hosegood, Saskatoon

Rev. Amy Bunce, Saskatoon

Sonia Chrusch, Saskatoon

Lorea Eufemia, Saskatoon

Diana Maclean, Saskatoon

Dale Evacheski, Saskatoon

Rosalind Arndt, Saskatoon

Linda Alberts     

Desiree Hubbs, Saskatoon

Surajith Wanasundara, Saskatoon

Jeannine Zolinski, Saskatoon

Chelsa Wolfe, Prince Albert

Ron & Sylvia, Meakin     

Roberta Palen, Saskatoon

Lilian Fehr, Saskatoon

Denis Rasmussen, Saskatoon

Joanne Ridley, Saskatoon

Jenna-Rae Zulyniak, Saskatoon

Cam Lipinski       

Ken & Gwen Dueck, Saskatoon

Curtis Trumier,   Saskatoon

Jessica Yaworski, Saskatoon

Milton Thulien, Saskatoon

Mary-Lou Hazelwood, Saskatoon

Rhonda Laing, Saskatoon

Shirley Isbister, Saskatoon

Adam Elliott, Delisle

Trisha Girard, Saskatoon

Heather Henderson, Shell Lake

Anita & Flynn Skot, Corman Park

Todd Agen, Saskatoon

Erin & Kent Sackmann, Saskatoon

Cindy Parker, Warman

Terry Williams, Saskatoon

Lois Forrest, Saskatoon

Susan Thompson, Saskatoon

$0 COLORVU CAMERA SALE - GET 4 MONTHS FREE*


The problem with most security cameras is that the quality at night is poor!

Take a look for yourself:


EXIR NIGHTVISON: THE INFRARED ILLUMINATOR ALLOWS THE CAMERA TO SEE IN THE DARK, BUT THE IMAGE QUALITY IS POOR. THE IMAGE IS CLEAR HD QUALITY DURING THE DAY.


REEDHD™ ColorVu uses an ultra low light sensor and a built in spotlight to see in full color at night.

Take a look at the same scene with REEDHD™ ColorVu:



REEDHD
 COLORVU NIGHTVISION: THE BUILT-IN SPOTLIGHT ALLOWS THE CAMERA TO SEE IN FULL COLOR AT NIGHT AND THE IMAGE QUALITY IS IMPROVED. THE IMAGE IS CLEAR HD QUALITY DURING THE DAY.


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Our ColorVu camera packages protect your home or business 24/7 with cutting-edge crime fighting technology.
 
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Personalize the perfect system for your home or business today!

306.653.3200 or 1.844.384.7233


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SASKATOON DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT GETS PROTECTED BY REED SECURITY CAMERAS

Reed Security was established in March of 2000 with a vision – we want to be the #1 security provider in Saskatchewan! Over two decades later we are known for our great local service and protect 1000’s of homes and businesses across the prairies. To serve you better we have locations in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Calgary and Edmonton. 


In our latest article, we share the details of a security pilot project by the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District.

 

SMART BUSINESS SECURITY

We help businesses and organizations re-gain control, reduce theft, monitor their properties, protect staff and grow their bottom lines. From small businesses to large enterprises our professional-grade Smart Business security solutions from Reed Security provide tools you can rely on.


In our latest project spotlight, we share some interesting information on a pilot project for the DTNYXE Bid in Saskatoon, and how security cameras and Video Surveillance Keeps Security Front and Center in smart cities across the globe! 

 
“Urban populations are expanding rapidly around the globe, with an expected growth of 1.56 billion by 2040. As the number of people living and working in cities continues to grow, the ability to keep everyone safe is an increasing challenge However, technology companies are developing products and solutions with these futuristic cities in mind, as the reality is closer than you may think. Solutions that can help to watch over public places and share data insights with city workers and officials are increasingly enabling smart cities to improve the experience and safety of the people who reside there. “ - Rishi Lodhia- Managing Director, EMEA,

We all want our public places to be safe, whether you are in shopping malls or walking around towns and cities downtown. From dangerous drivers to petty crime on the streets to high profile bank robberies, surveillance cameras can go some way to recording events, helping the police or other emergency services to respond quickly to, and in some cases even prevent serious incidents.





REED SECURITY PROJECT: DTNYXE 


Reed Security is excited to announce that we are the Saskatoon security company selected by the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District to provide services for the pilot security surveillance project in Downtown Saskatoon. We installed high-definition surveillance cameras at several key locations in Saskatoon’s City Centre, in an effort to make our cities downtown feel safer for all citizens.


We installed REEDHD™ security cameras with ColorVu technology. The cameras use an ultra-low light sensor and a built-in spotlight to see in color 24/7. The client can check on cameras anytime, anywhere using our desktop and smartphone apps.


 “It was easy to increase the safety and protection of our community. The cooperation we received from DTNYXE and participating businesses was outstanding.”
Virgil Reed, CEO, Reed Security
"Reed Security was great to work with, the project was delivered on time and on budget and we are pleased with the overall result. They were sensitive to the needs of property owners to ensure the installation was sensitive to building facades."
Brent Penner, Executive Director, DTNYXE

  

 

DO SECURITY CAMERAS DETER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY?

 

Case studies have proven that having a video surveillance system can deter a significant amount of crime. The University of North Carolina found that half of all the surveyed burglars would flee the area after discovering cameras. Additionally, 60% of burglars said they wouldn’t rob an establishment if they had prior knowledge of the video surveillance system.

 


EXAMPLES OF SMART CITY VIDEO SURVEILLACE

Hayward, California*


After investing in improving its downtown area, city officials in Hayward, California, realized that the area around city hall needed further security measures to stop the drug dealing, prostitution, theft and violent crimes going on there. Purchasing solar-powered, deployable video surveillance units saved the city a significant amount of money since power lines would have had to have been trenched in. Even better, the drug dealing came to a rapid halt thanks to camera identification and other crime went down an estimated 60 percent as well.

Mankato, Minnesota*


The city of Mankato, Minnesota, has complied with its new public safety and property protection initiatives and helped reduce the number of public safety crimes, as well as vandalism incidents. A recent nationally-publicized altercation that took place outside a bar was captured on the city’s surveillance cameras, giving law enforcement evidence that aided in the judicial process.


*Source: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/90109-the-impact-of-surveillance-smart-cities

 

You could say that the common factor between every smart city project in the world is in their ultimate goal: to improve quality of life, or livability, for their citizens, and Saskatoon is no different. 

Atlanta, Georgia


In addition to city departments, the networks of local private businesses can also be integrated. This results in a public-private partnership that ensures the highest level of protection for a city and its citizens. There are already some very successful use cases proving the importance of collaboration between the public and private sector, for example, the initiative “Operation Shield” ran in the City of Atlanta.

 

“Operation Shield is a two-way street. The police department gets eyes in a particular area they might not have had before, and at the same time, it gives businesses peace of mind that APD can see what’s going on and respond faster should the need arise.” - Thomas Sutton, Senior Police Officer of the Atlanta, Georgia Police Department

10 CITIES WITH THE MOST VIDEO SURVEILLANCE


#1- Cameras per person 

Based on the number of cameras per 1,000 people, these cities are the top 10 most surveilled in the world: 

1. Taiyuan, China – 465,255 cameras for 3,975,985 people = 117.02 cameras per 1,000 people 
2. Wuxi, China – 300,000 cameras for 3,315,113 people = 90.49 cameras per 1,000 people 
3. London, England (UK) – 691,000 cameras for 9,425,622 people = 73.31 cameras per 1,000 people 
4. Indore, India – 200,600 cameras per 3,113,445 people = 64.43 cameras per 1,000 people 
5. Changsha, China – 262,000 cameras for 4,694,722 people = 55.81 cameras per 1,000 people 
6. Beijing, China – 1,150,000 cameras for 20,896,820 people = 55.03 cameras per 1,000 people 
7. Hangzhou, China – 400,000 cameras for 7,845,501 people = 50.98 cameras per 1,000 people 
8. Qingdao, China – 262,000 cameras for 5,742,486 people = 45.62 cameras per 1,000 people 
9. Kunming, China – 200,000 cameras for 4,550,831 people = 43.95 cameras per 1,000 people 
10. Xiamen, China – 150,000 cameras for 3,790,792 people = 39.57 cameras per 1,000 people

#2- Cameras per square mile 

Based on the number of cameras per square mile, these cities are the top 20 most surveilled in the world:
 


Depending on whom you ask, the increased prevalence and capabilities of CCTV surveillance could make society safer and more efficient, could trample on our rights to privacy and freedom of movement, or both. No matter which side you argue, the fact is that live video surveillance is ramping up worldwide. 

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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