Thieves Entering Homes in DuPage County to Nab Car Keys, Steal Vehicles
Thieves Entering Homes in DuPage County to Nab Car Keys, Steal Vehicles: DuPage County has seen an increase in motor vehicle thefts by thieves who are also stealing unlocked vehicles with keys left inside. ST CHARLES, IL – The DuPage … Continue reading
Bucktown Ghost Burglar Suspect Released Without Charges
Several witnessed the arrest Wednesday night, but is the “creeper ghost” even real? By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 29, 2016 4:47 pm ET CHICAGO, IL – A Nest video taken at a Bucktown home gave thousands of people … Continue reading
The Smarter Way to Beat Summer Heat In Your Home
The Smarter Way to Beat Summer Heat In Your Home (From Alarm.com – Forest Security) July and August are summer’s hottest months; tough on your air conditioning system, your comfort, and your electricity bill. Inside your home, heat rises to … Continue reading
Buying a Home Security Camera? Common Mistakes to Avoid
Buying a Home Security Camera? Common Mistakes to Avoid (Plus Professional Advice from Forest Security) Buying a home security camera is a big decision. After all, there are very few things more important than safety. Unfortunately, the industry is … Continue reading
Forest Security – Home Security Audit
Protect Your Property with a Home Security Audit (& Forest Security) A home security audit is the best way to identify weak points in your physical security. Take the time to evaluate your home not from an aesthetic point of … Continue reading
Aldermen, Community Members Discuss Private Security in Bucktown, Wicker Park
Aldermen, Community Members Discuss Private Security in Bucktown, Wicker Park By Natalie Martinez After a spike in crime, two Chicago aldermen want to bring private security services to the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods to supplement what police are already … Continue reading
3 Teens Charged in Skokie Crime Spree
Felony charges handed down after reports of stolen cars and an injured Skokie police officer. Skokie, IL By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 15, 2016 3:50 pm ET Skokie, IL – Three teenagers were charged in connection with an early Wednesday morning crime spree … Continue reading
Police Are ‘Never Off-Duty,’ Officer Who Saved Senior Citizen Writes
Chicago police officer John Pham describes going from everyday citizen to officer of the law in a matter of seconds. Lake View, IL By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 12, 2016 8:16 pm ET Chicago, IL – The off-duty police officer who helped … Continue reading
Burglary Prevention Advice
Home Security Burglary Prevention Advice by Chris E McGoey, CPP, CSP, CAM Your home is your castle…or is it? Is your home really safe once you leave for work or school? Your home is considered a sanctuary where you should … Continue reading
Chicago Police Save Gun Shot Victim’s Life
Chicago Police Save Gun Shot Victim’s Life Officers used a QuikClot Combat Gauze on a critical wound Wednesday morning in South Chicago. Chicago, IL By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 6, 2016 3:09 pm Chicago, IL – Chicago police officers saved a gun … Continue reading