Swim Safely
Our greatest protection from tragedy, while playing in the surf, is prevention. We could all benefit from adopting and practicing as many safety steps as possible. Here are a few tips to begin now for...
View ArticleSaving Lives and Property: Steve Millhorn
Steve Millhorn had just started his shift when he received a medical alarm from the S. Coe residence. He called over the intercom system and learned that Ms. Coe had fallen from her wheelchair and...
View ArticleSaving Lives and Property: Roslyn Felton
Recently, when third shift Emergency Dispatch Operator, Roslyn Felton received a fire alarm from the R. Kist residence she quickly called the home but no one answered. Without delay Roslyn called the...
View ArticleSaving Lives and Property: Tara Taylor
On a recent afternoon, Ms. Gauthier was home and getting chores done. Around 4:30 she heard the washer stop and she moved the clothes to the dryer. She started the cycle then went back to the kitchen...
View ArticleSaving Lives and Property: Ricardo Navarrete
Late one night, Emergency Dispatcher Operator Ricardo Navarrete received a silent hold-up button alarm from a convenience store in California. He knew that hold-up alarms can mean pretty scary...
View ArticleWho Do We Call When Your House is on Fire?
Your emergency contact list is so vital to your alarm monitoring. We’ll always try to call you first to tell you about any emergency at your house. Then we’ll send the right emergency responder. But,...
View ArticleEveryday Superhero: Albert Talafuse
Albert Talafuse recently received a medical alarm and threw on his cape. Within seconds, he was speaking with 63 year-old Mrs. O’Neal as she pleaded, “I’ve fallen in my living room; my back and neck...
View ArticleEveryday Superhero: Robert Bowman
On a recent Sunday night, Robert Bowman received a silent hold-up alarm from a food mart in Radcliff, Ky. He immediately contacted the local police who headed toward the store right away. The police...
View ArticleThree Times to Arm Your System
Ever have that dream where you need help and try to scream but no one can hear you? It’s a frightening dream to have, but it can be a reality. You have an alarm system to do the notification for you...
View ArticleEveryday Superhero: Anira Garcia
Recently, Monitronics Emergency Dispatch Operator Anira Garcia received a silent panic signal from a business in Arizona. Anira sprang to action and immediately called the local police department. The...
View ArticleParenting Tips: A Fun Summer is a Safe Summer
School is out, and we understand that working parents can’t always be home with their children. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some tips and facts to help ensure the safety of your kid(s) this...
View ArticleMost Common Household Poisons and How to Treat Them
Does your home harbor household poisons? You really can’t avoid it! Anything from common household cleaners, to personal care products, to houseplants can be poisonous. In conclusion to Poison...
View ArticleWhat to do if you’re being stalked
If you’re being stalked, your feelings of home safety are probably compromised. It’s extremely unnerving to think someone is following you or targeting your home. Maybe you’ve seen an unfamiliar car...
View Article4th of July BBQ Ideas
Monitronics wants to know: what are you doing for 4th of July? Will you be hanging out at home, entertaining friends and family? Or will you be away? There are so many options for fun on the 4th of...
View ArticleCyberstalking & Cyberbullying: Protect Your Family
At Monitronics, we work hard to help keep your home, family and belongings safe. However, there’s a very modern danger that requires you to be vigilant and wary. Cyberbullying and cyberstalking are...
View ArticleAdvantages of Monitored Home Security
Home security is a priority for you, because you want to keep your home and family safe. However, there are so many different options out there, it may be confusing and difficult to choose. Maybe...
View ArticleFour-legged home security: Which dog breeds work well for you?
Monitronics cares about your home security – even the parts we don’t monitor! When it comes to security, while there’s no substitute for an effective alarm system, we know that some people have a dog...
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