Ackerman Security

Ever had a kid who forgot their keys? Or have you ever driven to work only to realize that your forgot to lock your doors? Don't worry. You're in good company. Situations like that are why "smart" locks were... Read More

That large, sliding glass patio door that you love because it lets in so much natural light? Yeah, burglars love them, too. What is a beautiful home feature to you is a welcome sign for many burglars. Why? Well,... Read More

Ackerman Security Systems' employees are participating in their third "Go Red for Women" campaign to raise awareness for heart disease in women, in conjunction with the American Heart Association's annual... Read More

If a car manufacturer told you, "There's a 1 in 4 chance your car's airbag won't deploy in a crash," how safe would you feel? Not very, we'd assume. But there are some smoke detectors that have that... Read More

According to the FBI's crime statistics, televisions are one of the top 10 most-stolen items. This is probably because they're expensive and relatively easy to carry. So how do you make sure your TV doesn't... Read More

Many homeowners install a fence around their property without giving much thought to it. After all, any fence is better than no fence, right? Well, not really. As we've already discussed previously, some fences... Read More

Do you know what helps prevent burglaries? It's not harsher fines. It's not longer jail times. It's simply this: Make the burglar feel like they're more likely to be caught when attempting the crime. That's... Read More

It's summer. And you're probably too busy planning next week's vacation to worry about how you could be leading burglars right to your soon-to-be vacant home. Unfortunately, it's true. Many homeowners... Read More

When most people think "door-to-door scam," they think of the sleazy-looking salesperson trying to sell you something you don't need. Like someone straight out of "Better Call Saul." But in reality, most... Read More