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New Orleans Is Seeing Its Lowest Violent Crime Levels in Decades. Here’s What That Means for Home Security.

Alarm Systems Solutions, Residential, Security Cameras
New Orleans has been making headlines for encouraging reasons. According to the New Orleans Police Department, homicide, armed robbery, and other violent crimes have continued to decline, bringing the city to its lowest violent crime levels in decades. That is welcome news for everyone who lives and works throughout Greater …
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Just Bought a Home in New Orleans? Here’s the Security Checklist Nobody Handed You at Closing

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Buying a home is an exciting milestone. Whether you’ve purchased your first house, upgraded to a larger home, or moved to another neighborhood in Greater New Orleans, closing day marks the beginning of a new chapter. It also marks the beginning of a long list of projects competing for your …
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Sleeping Safe: Why Early Warning Matters for New Orleans Homeowners

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Last October, an Uptown homeowner was asleep upstairs when her security system sent an alert that a door in her den had opened. It was early in the morning, and when she went to check, she found signs that someone had entered the home. She left the house, went to …
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Nine Louisiana Fire Deaths This Year Had One Thing in Common: No Working Smoke Alarms

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As of late January, nine people had already died in house fires across Louisiana this year. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, investigators found a common factor at each scene: no working smoke alarms. The finding continues a pattern that fire officials have discussed for years. In 2024, Louisiana …
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Already Have an Alarm System? You May Not Need to Start Over

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A lot of homeowners across the New Orleans area already have alarm systems in place. In some homes, the system came with the property. In others, it was installed years ago through a national provider and simply stayed in place as time went on. The panel still works, the sensors …
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Summer Is Coming: Why New Orleans Burglars Love Vacation Season (And What You Can Do About It)

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Last week, NOPD’s Fourth District released surveillance images connected to a residential burglary investigation involving an apartment that had been entered multiple times over a two-day period. Unfortunately, incidents like this tend to become more common as summer approaches. The months of June through August consistently bring an increase in …
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Most Break-Ins Happen When You Think You’re Safe: Building a Home Security System That Actually Works

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Most people picture burglaries happening late at night, with someone moving quietly through the dark. In reality, many break-ins occur during the day, often when homes are empty and routines are predictable. That shift in timing changes how a home should be protected, because the issue is not just stopping …
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What the Cam Jordan Burglary Taught Old Metairie About Home Security

Alarm Systems Solutions, Residential, Security Cameras
On September 14th, while the Saints were playing at the Superdome, a crew from out of state broke into Cam Jordan’s Old Metairie home. They rented a vehicle, drove into Louisiana, entered through a rear access point, took valuables, and left the same day. The break-in was discovered when Jordan’s …
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23 Stolen Packages, One Metairie Neighborhood: What Jefferson Parish Homeowners Need to Know Right Now

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It started with a few missing packages in mid-December, but by the time Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies made an arrest on December 29, investigators had linked one suspect to at least 23 separate package thefts across the east bank. The stolen items were not high-end electronics or luxury goods. They …
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New Orleans Homes Don’t Fail All at Once. That’s Where Security Gets Tested.

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In New Orleans, problems rarely unfold all at once. More often, they build gradually. A water main breaks a few blocks away, power becomes inconsistent, and internet service starts dropping in and out. By the time it becomes noticeable, several systems around the home are no longer behaving the way …
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Spring Storm Season: Protecting Your New Orleans Home When You’re Not There

Alarm Systems Solutions, Residential, Security Cameras
Every year along the Gulf Coast, homeowners face the same question: what happens to my house if I have to leave? Spring storm season in Louisiana is not just about tracking forecasts. It forces families to think about whether their homes will remain secure while they are staying with relatives …
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Home Security Is a Service Model, Not a Product

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ABC Fire & Burglar Alarm | New Orleans, LA Home security is often presented as a product. A panel on the wall, sensors on doors, cameras at entry points, and an app on your phone. The conversation centers on equipment because equipment is visible and easy to compare. Once installation …
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Enjoying Mardi Gras Is Better When You Know Your Home Is Protected

Alarm Systems Solutions, Residential
ABC Fire & Burglar Alarm | New Orleans, LA Mardi Gras is one of the few times of year when routines across New Orleans change all at once. Homes sit empty longer than usual. People are out late, sometimes for days in a row. Friends and family come and go. …
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Mardi Gras Changes How You Use Your Home. Your Security System Should Keep Up.

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ABC Fire & Burglar Alarm | New Orleans, LA Mardi Gras season changes routines across New Orleans. Homes that are usually quiet during the week see more coming and going. Friends stop by before parades. Guests stay later. Some families leave town altogether, while others are out late several nights …
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What Home Security Is Supposed to Feel Like After Installation

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ABC Fire & Burglar Alarm | New Orleans, LA Most homeowners assume the hardest part of getting a home security system is choosing the equipment or scheduling the installation. In reality, installation is only the starting point. What matters far more is how the system holds up once everyday life …
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