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This “fun” social media quiz is ENDANGERING you! 👇 “The street name you grew up on + the name of your first pet = your artist name!” And any variation of these questions…consider what these questions are asking. What does it remind you of? If you said, “Hmm, a lot of those are identical to security questions for sensitive logins,” then DING 🛎️ DING 🛎️ DING 🛎️, you win! Be careful when doing these fun, innocent quizzes because anyone who is tracking you on your socials can make note of your answers to these questions, and use them to hack into your sensitive online accounts. Be sure to like & follow for more safety tips!

🔥 KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE: Budget-friendly, DIY Home Safety Tips Here are steps you can take or tips you can teach your kids to increase home safety specifically for your younger family members: ➡️ Answer the phone safely. Teach your kids to never say that a parent isn’t home when they answer the phone. “They’re busy right now, but I can take a message.” If an upsetting or disturbing call comes through, ensure they know which family member they can contact immediately and how. ➡️ Have an easily-accessible list of contacts. Emergency contacts, family contacts, emergency services, etc. Make sure that kids know how to call 911 (and when it’s appropriate or necessary to do so), and how to reach other family members. ➡️ Teach them your home address. Have your home address in an easy-to-access spot so your kids know how to share the address if they need to call 911. Make sure they know that this information is top-secret and to never share it with anyone else. ➡️ The door is never, ever to be opened to strangers. It doesn’t matter if the stranger at the door is wearing a delivery driver uniform, or is a neighbour they are somewhat acquainted with, etc. The door stays shut if it isn’t someone you, as their parent or guardian, have clearly stated is a safe individual. ➡️ A safe room is a good idea. If possible, create a safe and secure space inside your home. Taking extra measures to make a room as secure as possible with deadbolts and heavy-duty doors and windows and practicing an emergency situation with your family can go a long way in providing security during a potential home invasion situation. What else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments!

We are Maxx Security Services ➡️ Albertans Protecting Albertans! We love where we live, we are thankful for the opportunity to support our community, and we are passionate about providing the best security guard services in the province! Give us a like & follow if you want to support local and keep in touch!

Exciting Opportunity Alert: We’re Growing Again! Maxx Security Services is expanding and currently hiring for 6 positions in Edmonton and Leduc. If you have an AB security license, a driver’s license, and a reliable method of transportation, we want to hear from you! Experience is an asset, but enthusiasm and a positive attitude are equally important. At Maxx Security Services, we value our employees and provide a supportive work environment. Apply now to start as early as Monday. Send your resume to contact@maxxsecurityservices.ca and become part of a company that truly cares about its team. For more information, and also to apply visit our website: https://lnkd.in/evFcJf95 #yegjobs #edmontonjobs #securityjobs #joinourteam #funplacetowork #wecareforyou #happyemployees

Four scenarios where it costs MORE to NOT have a security guard…⬇️ ⌛ Late Hours: Having guards can be a necessity in order to keep your workers safe. Whether they are working in a building or walking across a dark parking lot, working late comes with certain risks. 💰 High Crime Location: If your business is in a very remote area or in a neighbourhood known for high crime rates, security guards are a must. It is far more affordable to pay good guards than it is to constantly have to deal with theft, vandalism, and worse. 🚨 Dealing with Emergencies: If you’re concerned about dealing with medical emergencies, physical harassment, etc., you’ll want security guards who can deal with these issues so that you don’t have to. Better yet, some of these issues can be completely prevented with trained guards present. 🔐 Having Sensitive Data or High Ticket Inventory to Protect: When things like corporate espionage, expensive equipment and inventory, etc. are a concern for your type of business, you need guards to avoid the much higher costs of dealing with theft and damage. Did you know that we offer FREE consultations? Connect with us at maxxsecurityservices.ca!

📢 Keeping your gas tank topped up can save your life! If you feel like you’re being followed, you have enough gas to get away. DON’T DRIVE HOME. Don’t come to a stop if at all possible. Drive to the closest police station. 🚔 Be sure to SHARE this post and follow us for more!

🚨 This single (completely free) safety tip, can save your life: Lock locks. “Oh I’m just running from my car back into my house to grab something” - doesn’t matter; lock locks along the way. Locks on your car, your home, garage, etc. There are far too many instances where someone didn’t bother to use a lock and didn’t realize they were being watched and/or followed. Things can happen within seconds.

Safety Tips for Women Living Alone - keep reading! ⬇️ If you’re a woman (or anyone, really) living alone and would like to up your security in simple, budget-friendly ways, we’ve got you covered! 🔒 Don’t be predictable. Routines are great, but they can also make it very easy for someone who is watching you to know what you’re doing and when. Keep your routine, especially the parts of it that are visible to the outside (or online) world, unpredictable. 🔒 Avoid the dark. Keeping to well-lit areas is the safest option when moving around outside, alone. Better yet, choose well-lit AND high-traffic areas. 🔒 New place? New locks. If you move into a new place, do NOT keep the current locks! You never know who still has keys and access to your home. 🔒 Use and fortify locks. Keep your doors and windows locked. Look into how you can install better locks, how to fortify existing locks, and how to add locks to windows (hint: we have a blog post about this! DM us for the direct link). 🔒 Share less online. Don’t be loud about living alone. Don’t share your plans on social media until after the fact. Don’t meet strangers you met online, alone or at your home. Meet in public places and ideally, bring a friend. 🔒 Share more with loved ones. Pick a family member and close friend or two, and keep them up to date on what you’re doing. Where will you be when? For how long? With whom? It’s easy to shoot off a text or voice note and make sure someone always knows where you are. Be sure to share this!

Can Security Cameras be a security RISK? ⬇️ Security cameras are not without risks and drawbacks. Some of these include: 🎥 They often lose connection 🎥 It is easy for suspicious persons to hide their faces from cameras 🎥 Cameras are hackable and can even be used to spy on your business and steal company data Nothing beats seeing a security guard in professional gear, on-site and alert, when it comes to deterring criminals. If you are interested in having a free, no-obligation consultation with us, visit us at maxxsecurityservices.ca

We help seniors! How? (Keep reading to find out!) What does a security guard company have to do with seniors? A lot! Via our Family Security Services, we offer support to seniors who may feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or simply would like another person present. For example, maybe you’re a senior who needs to have a trades professional come over to do some work in your home. You don’t love the thought of being home alone with a stranger, and would feel more comfortable with a kind, trained security professional present with you. This is just one example scenario of many! If you have something coming up where you wonder if Maxx Security might be able to offer you support, please don’t hesitate to make use of our free, no-obligation consultations! You can phone us at (780) 235-3847. ☎️