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We’re coming up on that time of year when many people leave their seasonal homes and return to their permanent residences. Below you will find some tips that can help keep your residence secure while you’re away. Safe travels, everyone! Create the illusion that someone may still be staying in [...]
Universal Protection Service is excited to announce that they have acquired Heritage Security Services. Founded in 1980, Heritage Security Services provides professional security services for onsite and mobile security with cutting edge technology throughout Southern California. “For years we have admired Heritage Security for the quality of their security programs and [...]
An 8.6 magnitude earthquake and strong aftershocks struck off the coast of Indonesia early this morning, leading to tsunami alerts issued across the entire Indian Ocean. Threats of a tsunami have diminished for most areas in the Indian Ocean, but Indonesia’s Geophysics Agency is asking everyone to remain alert, as [...]
A few days ago, a coworker told me she had her purse stolen while filling her car up with gas at her local station. Her purse was sitting on the front passenger seat and the window was unrolled, but because she was standing next to the car when the theft [...]
SFI Electronics, a division of Universal Services of America, is excited to announce that they have earned a spot on the Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine Fast50 Ranking, the first-ever list of America’s fastest growing systems integrators. The SD&I Fast50 Rankings are based on a formula that factors in [...]
While hiking this past weekend, I witnessed a bike accident. Coming down the side of the foothills, a young woman lost control of her bike and went sailing head-first into a pile of rocks in the ravine off the side of the path. Instantly she was surrounded by other [...]
As a reminder, this weekend brings the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11 be sure to set your clocks forward one hour. Daylight Savings Time changes work well as guidelines to help ensure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors operate at their [...]
Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America, is excited to announce that they have acquired Silver Shield Security. For over eight years, Silver Shield Security has been providing customers with a wide range of security solutions in the San Jose, CA area. “This acquisition was very strategic for [...]
The IRS recently released their 2012 Dirty Dozen tax scams, which reminds taxpayers to be on the lookout for fraudulent schemes during tax season. Below is the link to their list – take a moment and read through the document to make sure you not been misled by any of [...]
Emergencies can strike at any time without warning—preparation and knowing what to do if one occurs can help to ensure your safety. One of the most important things you can do to prepare for potential disaster is to create emergency kits for your home, office, and vehicles. An emergency kit [...]
