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How the Burrow Burglary Highlights the Need for Advanced Security

How the Burrow Burglary Highlights the Need for Advanced Security

The recent burglary at Joe Burrow’s home in Cincinnati has put home security at the forefront of everyones minds. According to police reports, four Chilean nationals were arrested in connection with the December 9th break-in at the Bengals quarterback’s residence. This incident, part of a larger trend involving South American theft groups targeting high-value homes, […]

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Addressing Recent Break-Ins in Watch Hill, Anderson Township

Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, residents of the upscale Watch Hill area in Anderson Township experienced a concerning wave of criminal activity. Multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins were reported, targeting higher-end homes in the community. While the mode of operation bears some similarities to tactics employed by organized South American crime gangs, Dial One Security

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Why You Should Replace Your Household Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years

Smoke alarms are one of the most critical safety devices in your home. They’re your first line of defense in the event of a fire, providing early warning so that you and your family can escape safely. However, like many household items, smoke alarms don’t last forever. In fact, manufacturers recommend replacing them every 10

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Fall 2024 Update to Cincinnati Break-Ins by Tourist Criminals

After a number of arrests on state and federal charges the number of break-ins that fit the mode of operation for the tourist criminal gangs has dropped significantly. The Cincinnati area had a huge surge of these burglaries that seemed to end around February of 2024. Four individuals were arrested in West Virginia and face

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Home Fires Can Start In Un-Imaginary Ways

In Tulsa, a house fire was ignited when a dog chewed on a lithium-ion battery, leading to significant damage. Fortunately, all pets escaped unharmed through a dog door. This incident underscores the critical importance of fire safety measures, including functional fire alarms. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in cellphones and other devices, can pose serious risks

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Is there a correlation between Valentine’s Day and House Fires?

Alarm.com uncovered a peculiar safety pattern occurring annually on February 14th. Across the United States, homeowners exhibit a significantly higher tendency to trigger fire alarms during the evening hours on Valentine’s Day compared to ordinary nights. Scrutinizing aggregated and anonymized data gleaned from millions of properties safeguarded by Alarm.com technology, a notable 64% surge in

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Dial One Featured in Latest Cincinnati Scout Guide

Dial One Security is thrilled to be featured in the latest Cincinnati Scout Guide that just hit the stands! Our commitment to keeping homes and businesses secure is getting some well-deserved spotlight in this edition. We’re honored to be recognized for our dedication to providing top-notch security solutions in the Cincinnati community. Swipe through the

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Recent Increase in Break-Ins Targeting Upscale Cincinnati Communities

The Cincinnati area has recently experienced a concerning surge in break-ins, particularly affecting upscale residences in the Hyde Park and Indian Hill neighborhoods. Law enforcement agencies suspect that these break-ins are being orchestrated by organized criminal groups based in South America. In this blog post, we will shed light on the tactics employed by these

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