Category Archives: Ion Security

Canadian Retailers Losing 10 Million Dollars a Day to Shrink

According to a recent study by PWC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) and the RCC (Retail Council of Canada), more than 10 million dollars a day is lost to shrinkage by Canadian Retailers. The joint study conducted in 2011 revealed shrink rates between 0.4 … Continue reading

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False Alarm Fines Triple in Edmonton

Fines for false alarms in the City of Edmonton have tripled for 2013. There were more than 1,286 confirmed false fire alarms in Edmonton last year (2012) with the vast majority involving commercial buildings. On January 1, 2013 the fine … Continue reading

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Daytime Burglaries on the Rise

With all the mass shootings and crimes reported daily on televisions you would think the the crime rate in America is increasing but according to the 2011 edition of the FBI’s annual report “Crime in the United States” (released Oct … Continue reading

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How to Float Three TVs in a Window – South Hill Boston Pizza Installation Profile

When South Hill Boston Pizza in Red Deer Alberta wanted to hang three Flat Screen TVs in the windows of their lounge Doyle with Ion Security and Integration was just the right person to call.  With more than 20 years … Continue reading

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Make your existing Alarm System – Interactive, with an ION Security Broadband Alarm Transmitter

The Ion Security Broadband Alarm Transmitter (BAT) upgrades your existing security system to communicate over the internet instead of, or in addition to, the telephone line and brings iPhone and Android smart phone control to your current security system. With … Continue reading

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Challenging Fireplace and Kitchen TV Installs

Moving into a new home is always exciting but drilling into  1/2 inch thick porcelain tile to hang your 60″ HDTV above your fireplace can be a daunting task especially without the right tools and expertise. Chris and Marcy Taffert … Continue reading

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Home Invasions – West Edmonton

I met with a client last month who called to inquire about beefing up his current alarm system and perhaps installing some security cameras in his home. During my initial consultation with my client, Mathew, I asked him why he … Continue reading

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Home Security Cameras Help Stop Vandalism

Paul and Deanna Pappas were victims of vandalism three times over a period of seven months.  The vandals were thought to be kids in the neighborhood who were throwing rocks at the Pappas’ home and on two occasions broke the … Continue reading

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Don’t be a Victim of Crime this Holiday Season

Every Holiday season we get at least one phone call from someone who had their house broken into during the holidays.  Today was that day. Consumers are not the only ones who do Boxing Day and Post Christmas shopping, burglars … Continue reading

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Importance of Time-Date Codes on Security Camera Recordings

Many businesses and homes have video security cameras and thankfully, never had to use them, while others are not so lucky and use them on a daily basis. Whether you’re in group ‘A’ or ‘B’, I often get asked the … Continue reading

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