Share info about suspicious activity or crime with Police and neighbours.

A secure home starts with a vigilant neighborhood. If you see something out of place - like someone checking car doors late at night - communicate. Sharing real-time information with local authorities and your neighbors creates a proactive, invisible shield around your entire street.

Tip 2: Stop Advertising Your Home is Empty

Don't post photos or videos on social media while you are travelling.

We all love sharing our summer adventures, but broadcasting your location in real-time is an open invitation. Posting those beach selfies tells the world exactly where you are - unless you want everyone to know your home is empty, save the photo dumps for when you are safely back.

Tip 3: Lock Down the Perimeter

Lock windows and doors before leaving your home.

It sounds simple, but it is the most crucial step in home protection. Before you pack the car and head out for the weekend, take a final walkthrough. Check them all. A cracked window on the second floor is all the invitation an intruder needs. Secure the perimeter, completely.

Tip 4: Bright Yards Deter Break-Ins

Keep your property well-lit at night.

Light is your silent watchman. Burglars don't like to be seen; they thrive in the dark blind spots of your yard. By keeping your property illuminated with smart, automated lighting, you strip away their biggest advantage.

Tip 5: Hide It or Lose it

Don't leave expensive stuff outside.

That premium mountain bike or expensive patio equipment? It's a magnet for wandering eyes. The rule here is uncompromising: don't leave expensive stuff out in the open unless you want it stolen. Bring it inside, lock it in the garage, or secure it out of sight.

Tip 6: Don't Let your Property Look Vacant

Get someone to pick up mail and mow the lawn.

An overflowing mailbox and an overgrown lawn are the ultimate green lights for trespassers. Intruders target unoccupied properties. By having a neighbor or friend maintain your home’s daily routine, you project an active, lived-in presence - even from hundreds of miles away.

Tip 7: Invest in Proven Smart Tech

You are 400% less likely to have a break-in.

When common sense meets advanced technology, your home becomes a fortress. The statistics are undeniable: properties are exponentially safer with a Reed smart home security system. Let our Reed Security stop sign be the first and last thing an intruder sees.

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We formed cross-departmental installation teams to get the work done together.

The Experts: Our experienced technicians stepped up as project team leads, guiding the process from start to finish.

The Rookies: Members of our sales, admin, and support teams traded their everyday tasks for non-traditional roles, pulling wire, mounting cameras, and learning the ropes.

It was a phenomenal day of hands-on learning, cross-training, and team building. Getting out from behind our screens to physically build a safer environment was the ultimate expression of how much we care about our community.

Peace of Mind for Local Families

For the YWCA, safety isn't just a feature; it's a necessity.

Carla Huntington, the VP of Development & Engagement at the YWCA, shared that security is top of mind for their organization. The families dropping off their children at the new 140 Wall Street location need to know their kids are in a safe, monitored environment. Providing that ultimate peace of mind is exactly what the Community Cameras project is designed to do.

Carla also mentioned how easy and pleasant the grant process was, noting that without community support and great security, they wouldn't be able to do the vital work they do.