Keeping Your Home Safe As You Return To Work

April 15th, 2020



With more and more businesses opening up after stay-at-home orders are lifted around the country, professionals are wondering how they’ll transition back to work while keeping an “as-needed” workspace available at home. As businesses slowly open, many professionals know that the pandemic could still take a turn for the worse, and they could be ordered back to work from home at any point in the coming months. For those in Chico, CA, this means spending time away from home at work while still keeping a secure workspace back at their property should they need it. 

In many professions, employees work with sensitive data and information. While the security afforded to them at the office may be sufficient in keeping everything completely safe, this is rarely the case with home data and physical security systems. While transitioning from office work to remote work, or juggling both, it’s important to know how to best secure your work while taking care of things from home. 

Creating The Safest Possible Home Workspace 

Security measures like access control are excellent choices while working at home on an everyday basis, but it may not be the most convenient option for occasional work-at-home days. A few things one can do to better secure their occasional Chico, CA home workspace are the following: 

  • Keep your passwords fresh – The password on your Wi-Fi, the passwords on all of your mobile devices, and the password on your laptop should be changed every couple of weeks. Make sure to use passwords comprised of a random collection of numbers, letters, and symbols, and create different passwords for each device. Keeping passwords fresh and random will ensure your system is incredibly difficult to break into. 

  • Consider bullet cams – Bullet cams are small hidden security cameras that can be placed inconspicuously in any area of the home. Placing these in your office area will catch any intruder who may have been clever enough to bypass any other security measures, and it might help in other ways as well. If you’ve misplaced an important document or a set of keys for the office, you can use the footage to look back and see just where you’ve placed them. 

  • Doorbell cams are convenient – Doorbell cams have become incredibly popular in recent years, and for good reason. If you’re having professional supplies or items shipped to your home, doorbell cameras will deter criminals and keep an eye on all of your important deliveries. Additionally, they allow you to observe your main entryway and can capture any individuals who may be loitering around your property during the day. 

A Safe And Secure Part-Time Home Workspace 

A safe and secure part-time workspace is one you can feel good about working in while you’re at home in Chico, CA. With the right technologies, you can create valuable security layers that compare to those you may find in the average office. If you’re interested in boosting your home workspace security, contact us today to learn more. 

What Our Customers Say

"I had the Alibi system installed several years ago. It has functioned flawlessly. The image quality is exellent both night and day and in all weather conditions. I particularly like the replay (which can be set at various speeds) and zoom functions of the system. Tech support from Crimefreeliving has been excellent. I have received quick responses to questions, and timely home visits — as when I changed IP carriers and my Alibi system needed to be reset. I have recommended Crimefreeliving to several friends."

Rich

"As a small business owner here in Chico we definitely saw the need for video surveillance. After expressing our needs and concerns Tim did an excellent job getting us set up with the set up with the appropriate equipment. He really took the time to address our concerns in a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner. I highly recommend Tim for all of your business and residential video surveillance needs."

Ron H., Owner/Auto Doctor

"I have to say I love having my security cameras at my home. Tim Truby did a wonderful job of installing the five cameras. He is very neat and cleaned everything up after the installation. He explained to me how to operate the monitor, my phone and IPad. However, I have had to call Tim because I'm not tech savvy and forget what he has told me. He usually just helps me over the phone and then all is well. I'm 80 years old and enjoy the comfort of knowing I have these security cameras."

Gloria

"Tim Truby designed and installed a 32 camera system for us here at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District. We had received several other quotes from security system vendors, but Tim’s quote was the least expensive. Tim also installed the system quickly and has always been available when we needed him. We are very happy with our security camera system and we can highly recommend Tim Truby for all of your surveillance system needs."

D. Weseman, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Crime Free Living updated our old video system with a new 16 Channel HD Alibi Video Security System. The old system had been added onto by different installers which resulted in a cabling mess. There were cables that worked and cables that went nowhere. It was a mess. Tim sorted it all out and installed cameras that are very clear. He also installed a monitor for our cashiers to watch hidden areas, a monitor to watch the entry door, and a monitor that allows employees to watch the outside parking and gas pump area. All work was done on time and very professional! Will always recommend Tim and Crime Free Living.

S. AM PM Chico Arco Station

"I had Tim install an Alibi Video Security System at my residence and a couple business locations. The remote view option is invaluable to absentee owners or anyone who travels a lot. The clarity and quality of the cameras have allowed for viewing employee theft. The evidence provided from the HD video cameras was fantastic! Tim was professional and provided extra value from his law enforcement background."

J. Folsom Arco Station

"Tim, I want to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job on installing a wireless IP security camera system at our dream home. The extra time that you took to hide wires, and install a clean, professional system is much appreciated. I still can’t believe the clarity, quality, and ease of use of this new system. I wished that I would have met you before our original inferior system was installed by another company. Now, whether I am at home, or monitoring the system from around the world, I know that my home and family are safe and sound."

John M.

"In April of 2017, my husband and I made a phone call to Crime Free Living that turned out to be a smart and wise decision. Amazingly, in just a few hours, Tim installed four Dome Security Cameras, weatherproof enclosures, and hooked up into our home a 23" Full HD Widescreen Security Monitor. Even more than his professional expertise was the time spent with us in making sure that this system was working correctly and properly installed on our phones so that anywhere in our travels we can monitor our new home in Magalia."

Tieka and Don S.

"I have been using Crime Free Living for the last couple years ar work and at home and I really recommend this product. Tim is a very good service provider. If he can't figure it out, he's got good tech support with the system that he offers."

Gary D.

"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."

Steve D., Down Range Indoor Training Center

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
    • Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
    • Certified Alibi Security Dealer
    • Enhanced Risk and Threat Assessment (FEMA)
    • Incident Command System (100 & 200)
    • Certified Cognitech Video Forensic Investigator
    • Neighborhood Watch Toolkit Trainer
    • Computer Crimes/Investigations
    • Domestic Crisis for Crisis Negotiators
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