Ready to get more out of your home security? New York and New Jersey homeowners should consider how these features can make their home security more robust, while still remaining incredibly simple to manage. 

We all know that meaningful gifts are the most memorable ones. This Valentine’s Day, maybe candy and flowers are less meaningful than a gift that shows an intent to protect your home and the people in it. Here’s how a home security system (or an upgrade to a smart home security system) can help you do that at your New York or New Jersey home.      

There’s a rise in crime throughout Long Island over the past year (a major crime increase of 41% in Nassau County and 15% in Suffolk County), most of them property crimes, including burglary and grand theft auto. All things considered, this is not the time to relax on home security. 

Now that the new year is here, homeowners are looking at ways to fortify their homes and protect their families from becoming criminal targets in a time of elevated crime in Long Island. For home security customers of Commercial Fire & Security, we have these suggestions for add-ons to home security systems in 2023.  

Upscale neighborhoods are attractive targets for burglars all year round, but especially during the holidays. According to this local report on home robberies in Muttontown, police officers are currently working overtime to get seasonal break-ins under control. The larger the home, the bigger the target; that’s why high end homes need high end home security. If your home is in a vulnerable area for burglary this winter, here are the home security components you need. 

For our New Jersey customers, there’s important information to know this holiday season: The Garden State experienced a spike in holiday burglaries last year, which puts it at risk of repeating that trend this year. Here are some facts to consider, followed by information on home security that can intervene before your home is burglarized.