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Thefts Prompt Hotels to Increase Security Efforts from The New York Times Business travelers may think of their hotel as a haven from the trials of being on the road, but that may not always be the case. Hotels dislike talking about it, but theft and other crimes do happen on their premises. Just how much is impossible to pinpoint because hotels do not disclose numbers, and government statistics do not record crimes by property type. While hotels try to educate guests on protecting themselves — putting safety tips on the back of doors, in room brochures and sometimes on the plastic room key cards — new surroundings often lull guests into a false sense of security. More Study: Surveillance Cameras Becoming More Common from The Vancouver Sun At least 14 Canadian municipalities are using surveillance cameras to monitor people in public spaces, and another 16 are considering them or have considered them, according to the first independent study of video surveillance in Canada. But though publicly run "open-street cameras" attract most attention, they make up a relatively small percentage of all camera surveillance, says the first phase of a report conducted by the Surveillance Camera Awareness Network. More Valley Security Company Cautioning Homeowners on Locksmith Swindling from The Desert Sun Key Mobile Inc. Locksmith and Security Specialists, the Coachella Valley's most progressive security company, is offering tips to Coachella Valley, Calif., property owners to avoid ‘charlatan' locksmiths, saving time, money and ensuring safety in the process. More New Cameras, Locks Improve School Security from Cresco Times Plain Dealer A new security system, including digital surveillance cameras and electronic door locks was installed at Crestwood High School in Cresco, Iowa. The high school now has 14 digital cameras inside the school, two more than its previous total of 12. Several high-definition cameras were purchased and installed for the south parking lot. The new security system will help school officials catch vandalism as its happening. The School Board decided to install a locking system at the high school primarily because the previous locks were outdated and because the new system offers better school security. More The Best Way to Communicate in the Workplace from ABC News Today's wireless world offers an endless array communication choices, giving businesses and individuals a myriad of efficient options to keep in touch with the rest of the world. But in many cases, the proliferation of choices has also blurred the rules of professional protocol. More Time to Start a Small Business? from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the rise in layoffs and the prospect of long-term unemployment in tough economic times, more and more people are deciding this is the perfect time to start a small business. And experts say it can be, if you plan wisely and are open to being flexible. While funding may be harder to obtain, it will force potential entrepreneurs to develop a stronger business model that will ultimately give them a better chance of success. More Get the Latest ALOA Legislative Update Here!

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