9
Jun
2012
GURU IS SHOCKED
Guru is shocked that some of the alarm door to door salespersons are as ruthless as they are when they lie their way into the doors of our naive and trusting people. We have had them tell our customers that we are out of business, they are our sister company, we sent them to upgrade their system….you would be as amazed as I am that the clean cut guy or gal standing at your door is telling lies to get into your home to sell you an alarm system. The biggest lie, of course, is that you are getting a free alarm system worth big bucks when you are getting a long term contract where you will pay even if it stops working! Come on, everyone, do you really believe that you will get it for free! But these other lies to get into your home are really the worst….why would you want someone who is deceiving you to get inside to have your social security number and bank account information which they will need to sign you up! What else do they have in mind for you? Guru is warning you……
14
Dec
2011
HELP POLICE GET ‘EM!
I attending a meeting recently that had a policeman speak about what makes a good witness to a crime. Yes, it is shocking to witness any crime and we often sort of lose our wits for a while but here are a few things to remember so you can REALLY help the police identify a criminal.
Look for:
Tatoos
Hair Color; streaks, two tones, weird dye job, poneytail, mullet (yes, I still see one occasionally), etc. and, of course, no hair at all.
Physical disability (cane, limp, etc)
Scars
Piercings
Unusual jewelry or clothing (they may not have time to get rid of it before the police find them), teeshirt logos and sayings.
Lets all step up our observation skills. We all have them and we all can use them and help prevent and solve crimes.
Guru (I’m watching you!)
27
Oct
2011
Olomana and Kailua Hit Hard
Guru was invited to the Olomana Community Association meeting last night to discuss the large rash of burglaries the Windward side is having. September alone reported 35 burglaries in District 4. This is terrible. Enchanted Lakes alone accounted for 11, followed by Maunawili & Olomana for 6, Lanikai & Beach Park 4, Coconut Grove 4, Aikahi 7 and the Business District 3. What a disgrace of Aloha spirit. The police dept. was there to speak and it is obvious they are doing all they can and probably prevented many more burglaries with their alertness and presence. But, as you can see, it is simply not enough. Be on the lookout. Everyone is in danger of being broken in to. Dogs can be bribed. Louver windows are open invitations. Wake up and have an alarm system installed before you lose the things you enjoy and cherish. Systems are as low as $850. Be smart. Guru
23
Sep
2011
Crime In Hawaii…Let Me Explain
2011 crime statistics are out for Oahu and although it looks a little better it is still shocking how many burglaries we have on this island! There were 5,760 reported burglaries on Oahu in 2010. This is 239 fewer than reported inn 2009. Good but good grief! Almost 6,000 burglaries in one year on our little, friendly island! Mind you, these are the reported burglaries. It is estimated that 40%…yes 40% of burglaries are never reported. So we are in better shape but certainly not great shape given the amount of money lost last year not to mention the loss of peace of mind for thousands of families. In total, burglaries, larceny (money theft), and car theft totaled 31,668 incidents…just for Oahu. Shocking and sad…protect yourself…get a car alarm, for heavens sake and more importantly….GET A BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM NOW. Call Mary 734-4374 for free estimate….Guru
24
Aug
2011
THE LATEST!
Guru just loves technology…the newer the better…particularly when it is designed to make security systems easier and easier for anyone to use. Honeywell’s new Lynx Touch is just that…an exciting way to have an inexpensive, state-of-the-art, alarm system with a wonderful color touchpad to use. It is menu driven and training sessions on it are so easy that the customer has already figured out how to use it before we even get there to train. Our bargain package is so affordable anyone can have a first rate alarm system installed in their home or business in a few hours. Call Guru’s office at 734-4374. Ask to speak to Mary, Guru’s assistant. She will give you all the details. Aloha…Guru
19
Jul
2011
Neighborhood Slam
Even the Guru, who has seen and heard everything in regards to crime on Oahu, was surprised at this one. A customer in Portlock was approached by the police one day last week and told a gang, yes a gang, of burglars were in the neighborhood and to look for several cars, full of people, parking on her street. Sure enough, shortly after 5 cars parked (she is on a corner), one got out and strolled down the street in one direction, two headed in other directions. One looked up at her house on the little rise and asked his pal, “does it look like anyone is at home?”. The other guy answered yes, he thought someone was home. So of course, they headed in the other direction. According to police, this gang literally “gangs up” on a street, with backpacks for the small stuff and hit as many houses they can find with no one at home. Then they leave as quickly as they came. The police figure there are about 100 members of this particular gang and they roam the island so they never stay in one area too long. If you see anything like Guru described above in your neighborhood, we advise you to immediately call the police to check it out rather than wait to see if your neighbors get ripped off. If you don’t have a good alarm system call us today and we will give you a free estimate. Aloha, Guru
10
Jun
2011
DO YOU WANT TO “UPGRADE”?
To all my wonderful customers out there and potential customers a word of warning is called for. The door to door guys are out again this summer in force visiting our neighborhoods and trying to sell alarms systems. As I have said before, there is no law against door to door. What I object to is when existing alarm system customers are told that the guy at the door is there to “upgrade” your existing alarm system. If you want to upgrade your alarm system you would be wise to approach your existing alarm company rather than take a chance on a company that is not known to you. Your alarm company has probably provided you with good service and monitoring for a long time. Any upgrade the door to door guy has, your alarm company has and you will get it from a company you know and trust. Who knows if these door to door guys will be there to solve your problems and year or two from now? They are all, without exception, new in town and sometimes do not even have an office here. I have heard that some of these companies sell you a system and get you to sign a contract when you have a contract already with your alarm company! They tell you that your contract has expired but the fact is that all alarm contracts roll over from year to year so even if the original term of your contract has lapsed, you are still in contract with the old company! Think very carefully before signing with one of these companies. You will probably end up paying more for a system then it is worth for a longer time than you want to. You will have no guarantee other than the word of someone at your door, trying to sell you something, that they will be there when you need them for service and support. They have no long term track record in Hawaii. Your security is NOT something you should take chances with. Guru
12
May
2011
LANIKAI….IT CONTINUES
Lanikai is one of the most beautiful areas on Oahu….unfortunately it is also one of the most burglarized. Be warned if you live in Lanikai that burglars wait to see who leaves their home via car or on foot and then hit! You must not leave your doors and windows wide open as we used to do. You really need an alarm system. Call Security One, Inc. at 521-0092 or 734-4374 and get a free estimate for an excellent alarm system. In the meantime, lock up even if you are just going to walk the dog…my friend Linda was gone for 10 minutes and found her purse and all her credit cards gone when she came home. Guru
14
Feb
2011
HOW DID THE BURGLARS DO LAST WEEK?
Statistics from crimemapping.com show that between 2/7 and 2/13 there were 83 burglaries on Oahu broken down like this:
East Honolulu to Salt Lake 30
Pearl City/Aiea 16
Waipahu 6
Mililani 3
North Shore 2
Kahuku 1
Hauula 1
Kahaluu 1
Kaneohe 3
Kailua 5
Waimanalo 1
Waianae to Makaha 8
Ewa 6
Makakilo/Kapolei 5
It is estimated that only 40% of burglaries are even reported….so…how did your area do compared to others and taking in account the number of homes? Every week it changes…every week is another report. Get an alarm system! Don’t YOU be reported. Guru
2
Feb
2011
MINI CRIME WAVE IN KAILUA!
The residents of Old Makapuu Road in Kailua had their peace of mind shattered last week when 5 homes at the end of the quiet cul-de-sac were burglarized in the middle of the night. The crime spree ended when one resident heard the garage door go up and their car being stolen. The car was totaled on Kam Hwy. Burglars walked right into master bedrooms and stole items while residents slept. You can protect yourself and your family with an alarm system you can set at night when home or during the day when gone. For heavens sake, protect yourself and Call Mary, 734-4374 for a free consultation and estimate. We give you peace of mind, the security system comes with it. Guru