Neighborhood Watch tied to Operation I.D.

Neighborhood Watch tied to Operation I.D.

Low-tech security alternative — Everybody recognizes the old Neighborhood Watch signs on the left, but does anyone recognize the old Operation Identification sticker on the right? The two systems used to be paired, but Operation ID was a hassle and inconvenient, so it...
The Private Database Keeps You in Control

The Private Database Keeps You in Control

How the private database protects you — You get a private database that keeps you in control. In other words, if someone recovers a piece of marked property and enters the asset tag ID number into the FOUND page, he or she will learn nothing about you. The system is...
The Bluff in Burglary Deterrence

The Bluff in Burglary Deterrence

Psyching out the bad guys — The bluff in burglary deterrence is real, but not with my system. You can buy a fake television. You can buy a barking dog alarm. You can buy a dummy camera. You can buy a dummy alarm box. When you go up to a house and see an alarm sticker...
Id Tags: The Tip of the Spear for Home Security

Id Tags: The Tip of the Spear for Home Security

The highly reliable ID tag — ID tags are still a viable security measure because they are the tip of the spear of a more complex system designed to safeguard property from theft and improve recovery. Yes, it’s low tech, but it’s a tried-and-true approach...