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We’re in the business of protection here at H&S. “Protection” is part of our name. We make conscious efforts to protect each customer through our security solutions. The past eight months, during this heightened health concern period around the world, we’ve added a conscious effort to work safely at our customers’ locations and at our…

Most citizens of Wisconsin probably recognize the growing trend of video surveillance. There are more cameras watching us today than there were five or 10 years ago. But, what are the most accurate numbers? A recent study from safety.com indicates that the average U.S. citizen is under video surveillance “approximately” 238 times a week. We all need…

There’s a lot going on these days as Covid continues to further impact lives and businesses. The security industry has its share of questions regarding what direction our market will take. At H&S Protection, we monitor these trends to see what the best options are to offer our customers. Here is one: Will burglar alarms…

Honest communication, respectful dialogue, articulating concerns, listening, trying to find solutions that benefit all sides. Building bridges. H&S Co-Owner Mike Horgan cited these qualities (and more) inherent in the Bill Cooper Award, given annually by the Wisconsin Security Association (WISA). Those qualities embodied Bill Cooper’s approach to his work in the security industry, and Horgan…

The Wisconsin Security Association (WISA) recently honored H&S Protection with its “Dealer of the Year” award. It is the second time H&S has received the statewide prestigious award, which recognizes a company for its commitment to the security industry and to the communities it serves. WISA icon Dave Koenig made the presentation for the association,…

With the advent of Covid, there are multiple security scenarios no one envisioned six months ago. At H&S Protection, we monitor trends and respond with solutions. One issue spotlighted recently has been an “area of refuge.” What does that mean and who is affected? Simply put, an area of refuge is where people congregate for…

Mitchell Wilson is keeping on his toes. He likes it that way. As a Security Systems Technician at H&S in Stevens Point, he’s the guy who installs security, camera and access control systems, and gets them up and running. “I install all our systems. It keeps me on my toes because every job is different.…

Video analytics are here. With our alarm.com app, we now give our customers even better recognition of a potential threat facing their homes or businesses. Seriously, it won’t identify a spaceship, but it will identify most other things. As one of our H&S offerings, the alarm.com app identifies the moving object coming or going into the…

Jordan Brenner gets back to customers as quickly as he can. It’s a big plus he sees in how H&S Protection responds to inquiries.   “The quality of the people at H&S Protection sets us apart from bigger security companies. If we get a phone call, we try to come out that day or the…

It’s that time of year where a lot of Wisconsin residents head up north. Enjoy the lakes. Do some fishing. Grab a cold one on the boat.   How do you feel about your home when you head off for a one- or two-week vacation? Do you forget about it? Probably not. Some people have…