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How Often Does a Commercial Fire Alarm Have to Be Inspected in Texas?

DSC: September 14, 2026

A commercial fire alarm system in the Houston area is tested at least once a year. That is the baseline most building owners know.

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Best Commercial Security Camera System for a Small to Mid-Sized Houston Office

DSC: September 8, 2026

If you run a 20-to-100-person office in Houston and you are shopping for cameras, here is the short answer: the best commercial security camera...

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License Plate Readers in Texas: The Fight Is About Data Sharing, Not Cameras

DSC: August 31, 2026

In May 2026, Harris County commissioners voted to renew a contract for 480 license plate cameras at a cost of just under $869,000, running through...

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The Employee Left in June. Their Badge Still Works.

DSC: August 24, 2026

Think about the last person who left your company. Maybe they moved to a new job. Maybe they retired. Maybe it did not end well.

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How Retail Theft Rings Work in Texas & What Actually Slows Them Down

DSC: August 17, 2026

Steal to Order: How Retail Theft Rings Work in Texas — and What Actually Slows Them Down Last month, League City police wrapped up an investigation...

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Security Equipment Prices Are Rising. Here's How Smart Buyers Are Getting Ahead of It.

DSC: August 12, 2026

If you have a security or camera project on your list for this year, the price you were quoted in the spring may not be the price you pay in the...

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Someone Is Cutting Down Cameras in Houston. Would You Know If Yours Went Dark?

DSC: August 3, 2026

Over the Fourth of July weekend, two Flock license plate cameras near Washington Avenue and Westcott were found cut in half and covered in spray...

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You Can Now Just Ask Your Cameras What Happened

DSC: July 27, 2026

AI-powered video search is the biggest practical change in surveillance this year. Here is what it does, what our manufacturer partners are shipping,...

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Red Tag: What Happens When the Fire Marshal Doesn't Like What He Sees

DSC: July 20, 2026

Most building problems give you time. A leaky roof, a slow elevator, a parking lot that needs repaving — none of them shut you down overnight. A red...

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Essential Back-to-School Security Checklist for Texas Schools

DSC: July 14, 2026

The hallways are quiet right now. No bells, no lockers slamming, no buses lined up out front. For most Texas schools, summer is the calm before a...

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