El Dorado is here to help protect your security firm against liability problems with both our customizable policies, and periodic advice about the current state of the industry. That includes warnings about what not to do, and specifically actions that
Homeowners often have plenty of questions about home monitoring services when they pick a security system. They want to know about the monthly costs, if it’s worth it, privacy issues, how fast response times are, and plenty of similar questions.
We’ve taken time to discuss some of the jobs that companies may hire private investigators for. They could want help investigating an internal security breach or – as we saw during COVID-19 – they could want to spy on employees
Retail security has seen a tumultuous few years, which has led to the retail industry rethinking its relationship with security and how it works – including interesting new regulations. Back during the days of COVID, we noted how the retail
We keep tabs on biometric security (using biological features like fingerprints and faces) because of its growth potential for the alarm and security industry. From limited commercial uses to common security features on laptops to everyday locks on our phones,
Surveilling homes and residential areas is more common than ever today. Even PIs that don’t generally handle domestic cases are finding more reasons to investigate local houses. We noticed an uptick during the COVID years, especially when so many people
Hiring off-duty police officers to moonlight as security guards (or retired officers, a similar prospect) is common and widespread throughout the industry. But is it a good security practice? Does using off-duty cops come with any risks or limitations? Your
Door-to-door sales offer a way for alarm installers to make cold calls in many different neighborhoods, introducing their services and finding owners who may be interested in a new system. While finding new leads is important for any business, this
Social media has grown into an immensely popular tool for PIs searching for leads or evidence. It also comes with its own pitfalls, such as the need to avoid catfishing, false pretenses, and similar illegal acts when gathering information. Fortunately,
We work to keep security firms updated about the latest liability issues they may run across, and recently a piece of important news could make a big difference for some firms. The catalyst is a new action taken by the
