Home Security

This year’s Father’s Day may look a little different than in years past, given that more dads are now working from home, many have dealt with employment challenges, and some have even taken on the role of overseeing their kids’ remote learning. In fact, one recent Harvard study reports that a majority of dads (70%) feel they grew closer to their children during the pandemic.

The crime wave sweeping Southern California is not exclusive to businesses. According to LAPD Police Chief Michael Moore, a new kind of home burglary represents an uptick in violent crime we haven’t seen in decades. It’s called “follow-home” robbery, and the LAPD says that more than 150 of these incidents have been reported in 2021. 

Things have gotten a little more normal this holiday season, but many of us are still doing the majority of our shopping online. Because of this, the need to keep our front porches safe has never been more urgent. Fortunately, we have good news. With a doorbell camera installed at home, you can help keep your online purchases secure from the nefarious porch thieves who prowl around this holiday season.

Last summer, travel was strongly discouraged — but as we near the end of summer 2021, many of us are excited to get in at least one short vacation. Maybe you’re feeling anxious about leaving the house empty after all this time. Luckily, we have smart home security technology you can manage from anywhere. With a residential security system from Valley Alarm, here’s what you can do from your vacation destination.