More Golf

There’s golf, and there’s more…
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Jonah Van Pietersom Brings Install Tech Experience to H&S

Having previous experience as an install…
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Industrial Parks

If you’ve lived in Wisconsin for…
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Wiring Expertise Helps Josh White Carve a Niche at H&S

Sometimes it takes a friend to help…
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Warming Up

The weather is warming up in Wisconsin,…
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Locker Room Break-In

This past week, two lockers were broken…
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Fantastic Customer Service the Calling Card for Heather White

You might say Heather White’s calling…
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A Great Place to Work

For eight years now, we’ve been publishing profiles…
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Get it Right or Make it Right

Get it right the first time. That’s our motto.…
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Leadership Changes at H&S

Over the years, we have featured employee profiles…
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Warehouses Galore

If you drive into Wisconsin from Illinois on Interstate…
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Nick Schmitt Moves from Cable to Security

Moving from the cable industry to H&S Protection…
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Out of Season

The snow is coming (or already here depending on…
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Great Run for H&S United Way Effort in 2023

We had a great United Way effort this year at H&S…
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A Secure Holiday

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we have…
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Telecomm Experience Proves Useful for Shan Gao at H&S

Before joining H&S Protection, Shan Gao accumulated…
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Your Home

Many of our posts cover our security offerings for…
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Ally Horgan Continues Family Tradition at H&S

Ally Horgan followed in multiple family footsteps…
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Loss Prevention Continues in Aaron Akey’s Career

Having worked in loss prevention in the retail arena…
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Golf Course Destruction

When you think about destruction of golf courses,…
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What’s in a Trade Show?

What’s in a trade show for you – our customers…
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Our Drivers, Your Safety

For anyone seeking a security company to hire, you…
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Protect Those Golf Clubs

We heard this story recently about a friend of one…
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Highway Cleanup 2023

We recently completed our annual highway cleanup…
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Alicia Jensen Wins “Toni” Award for Exceptional Service

We recently honored Alicia Jensen with our annual…
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Russell Zanow Wins WISA “Technician of the Year” Award

Russell Zanow was recognized by the Wisconsin Security…
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Supermarket Security

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you,…
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Snow Be Gone

Is the snow gone yet? It is April in Wisconsin. So,…
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“Can-Do” Attitude Works Well for Kat Lindow at H&S

Kat Lindow has a “can-do” attitude that fits…
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Antique and Consignment Stores

There are a lot of antique and consignment stores…
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Targeted Video

Retrieving video is faster, easier and smarter than…
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Tim Connors Brings Strongman Skills to H&S Protection

You don’t need to be a Strongman competitor to…
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2023

Holy cow, it’s 2023! At the height of Covid two…
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Plunge Into Security Brings Lance Schreiber to H&S Protection

Lance Schreiber joined H&S Protection about a…
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H&S Co-Owner Steve Garritson Retires after 43 Years in Security Industry

Steve Garritson is leaving the security industry…
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Remote Camera Views

Customers who purchase a video security system  understand…
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Why Wisconsin’s WISA?

We’ve been a longstanding member of the Wisconsin…
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How to “See” Security

It’s a bit odd wondering how people “see” security.…
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Catalytic Converter Thefts

Catalytic converter (CC) thefts have received a lot…
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What’s Changing?

Like other industries, the electronic security business…
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82 Cameras, 102 Dock Doors — H&S has it Covered

Installing 82 cameras at an industrial facility sounds…
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Lonnie Miescke Retires After 22 Years with H&S Protection

We knew it had to come. It happens with everyone…
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Focus and Source Like Crazy!

Unless you’re doing an imitation of an ostrich…
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Demo This!

Think about this: having a system to train your security…
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H&S Alarm Alerts Waukesha Police

Thankfully, H&S doesn’t have to contact police…
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Hardware Experience Helps Alicia Jensen at H&S

Moving from a big box hardware store to H&S Protection,…
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Birds Chirping

The birds are chirping in Wisconsin. It’s that time…
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When the Bills Don’t Get Paid

If you are a manufacturer or distributor (or any business…
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Protecting Churches

Protecting Churches When we recently finished a camera…
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Laundromat Cameras

Laundromat Cameras There are many businesses where automated…
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Injecting Youth and New Positions into H&S Protection

Injecting Youth and New Positions into H&S Protection When…
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H&S Protection Works Full-Time for Adam Douglas

H&S Protection Works Full-Time for Adam Douglas H&S Protection…
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New Operations Manager Ben Garritson

New Operations Manager Ben Garritson This past August, Ben…
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Fire Protection and Military Service Help Mike Sturbaum at H&S

Mike Sturbaum Sr.’s experience in fire protection and…
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Lonnie Miescke Honored by WISA for 40 Years of Excellence

When H&S Protection Co-Owner Steve Garritson first met Lonnie…
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Limiting Entrance and Exit Points

Limiting entrance and exit points to your business are part of…
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Catching Up

It’s good to catch up with friends and colleagues. Sometimes…
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Intrusion Booklet for Dummies

We don’t have an “Intrusion Booklet for Dummies.” There…
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Easier Targets

Multiple studies over the years from law enforcement demonstrate…
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Rural Doesn’t Always Mean Safer

Our Stevens Point and Pewaukee offices serve rural parts of Wisconsin.…
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Lighting as a Deterrent

As  you head out for summer vacation this year, remember to…
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Camera Angles Critical

We know security camera angles are critical. Knowing the “hot…
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Calling an Audible

In football, the quarterback may “call an audible.” When…
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When You Need and Update or Upgrade

Do you need an update or upgrade to your current security system?…
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When Your State Association Applauds You

When your state association recognizes you repeatedly over the…
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Upfront Timing on Your Home Build, Part II

(Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on…
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United Way – Special Service Award

H&S Protection was honored recently by the Portage County, WI United Way...
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“Timing is Everything”

(Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part…
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Just Walking Through

When you  work with our  staff to go over your…
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Simple Fix for Roomba

Don’t you love it when you find a simple fix…
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Newspaper Tossed Over the Fence

What would you do if someone kept tossing newspapers…
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A Special Thanks to Our Customers in 2020

We want to give our customers a special thank…
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Covid and Conscious Protections from H&S Protection

We’re in the business of protection here at…
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Video Surveillance Trends in the U.S.

Most citizens of Wisconsin probably recognize…
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Can Burglar Alarms Go Touchless?

There’s a lot going on these days as Covid…
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Steve Garritson Receives Industry “Bill Cooper” Award

Honest communication, respectful dialogue, articulating…
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H&S Protection Honored as Wisconsin’s Security Dealer of the Year

The Wisconsin Security Association (WISA) recently…
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Monitoring an Area of Refuge

With the advent of Covid, there are multiple security…
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Mitchell Wilson Keeping on His Toes

Mitchell Wilson is keeping on his toes. He likes…
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It’s Not a Spaceship

Video analytics are here. With our alarm.com app,…
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Going to Town on the Project is Jordan Brenner’s Motto

Jordan Brenner gets back to customers as quickly…
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Summer Homes

It’s that time of year where a lot of Wisconsin…
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Seeing New Places Part of the Job for John Jastroch

When John Jastroch joined H&S Protection, he…
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Security Standards in Wisconsin

Over the years, we’ve been a proud member of the…
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Meeting H&S Face-to-Face

Leaving aside COVID-19 and the current restrictions…
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We Can Hear You

Dave Kwasinski recently received a referral from…
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Nicole Jacobitz Brings Together Roller Derby and Security

A special message from H&S Protection Co Who…
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We’re There Even When You’re Not

A special message from H&S Protection Co-Owners…
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Lindsay Sarozek: Keeping Customers Happy

Lindsay Sarozek likes to keep customers happy. She…
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Not Your Father’s Security System

H&S Protection doesn’t install your father’s…
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From Beef Deboner to Security System Installer: Russ Zanow

There are probably only a handful of people in the…
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The Unexpected

Don’t expect a hard sell when one of our H&S…
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Surmounting Access Control Obstacles — Part II

(Editor’s note: This is the second in our two-part…
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Little Things Add Up to get Access Control Right — Part I

(Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series…
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The 3G to 4G Upgrade

For the layperson, understanding the upgrade of our…
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Combining the Mental and Physical a Good Fit for Danny Greco

Danny Greco knows the best job for him is when he works…
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Bar Cameras — Part III (The Hardware Store)

(Editor’s note: This is Part III and the conclusion…
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Bar Cameras — Part II

(Editor’s note: This is Part II in a series from…
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Bar Cameras — Part I

(Editor’s note: This is Part I in a series from H&S…
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Friendship Leads Walker Mence to H&S

Friendship led Walker Mence to H&S Protection.…
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Cleaning Up

Cleaning up is a big deal. We know how we personally…
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Making a Positive Impact on the Lives of Others: Cindy Malcolm

Cindy Malcolm appreciates making a positive impact…
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Ops

If you look for a home or business security services…
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Our Highway Cleanup Crew

Late last month, H&S employees completed our annual…
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Ben Garritson Wins Wisconsin’s “Technician of the Year” Award

At the Wisconsin Electronic Security Association’s…
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H&S System Helps Prevent Theft at Indoor Shooting Range

An indoor shooting range in Mequon, WI, remains open to…
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Simplify Your Access Control

If you own or manage a beer brewing business, we have new…
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Peterson Heads from Florida to Central Wisconsin to Join H&S

Originally from Central Wisconsin, Ross Peterson lived…
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Security at the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee

The Democratic National Convention is coming to Milwaukee…
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Idle Time Not for Dan Kolbeck

Idle time is not for Dan Kolbeck. Whether he’s out on…
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Snow, Ice, Wind, Rain

We’ve gotten it all in Wisconsin the past few weeks.…
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Firefighting Leads to Fire Protection for Ben Garritson

Firefighting led Ben Garritson to fire protection, and…
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The Fourth Generation

David Horgan has been familiar with the security industry…
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Casey Gamel Harding Brings Design Experience to All Security Installations

Casey Gamel Harding knows what she’s doing at a security…
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Security System Thwarts Allenton, WI Break-In

Small business owners face many challenges, but few can…
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Foxconn and H&S Protection in SE Wisconsin

If you live, work or play in southeast Wisconsin, you know about…
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Jeans and Cowboy Boots Leads to Career at H&S

Dennis McNamara walked into Ed Horgan’s office over 30 years…
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Slamka Brings Craftsmanship to H&S

Greg Slamka brings craftsmanship to H&S Protection. Though…
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Another “Cool” Frontier

We’re entering another cool frontier here at H&S Protection.…
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A Heart to Help Others in H&S’s Nancy DeSandre

When Nancy DeSandre lost her job in 2013, she began looking…
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H&S Sales Team Transitions as Two Retire

Several weeks back, two of our longer tenured H&S employees…
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H&S Completes Annual Road Pickup

Recently, H&S Protection completed our annual road pickup…
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Family Business the Way to Go for Kelly Ransbottom

Working in a family business is the way to go for Kelly Ransbottom.…
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Guns and Ammo

Most retails stores that sell guns and ammunition have security…
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Restaurant Experience

If you go into a restaurant, you’re looking for a good experience…
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Oh, the Places We Go…..

Every security company has a territory. H&S Protection serves…
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Grandmother Connection Lands Josh Miller at H&S

Sometimes it’s a person you’d least expect who lands you…
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Steve Garritson Covers it All in 39 Years

Steve Garritson has seen a lot in his 39 years working in the…
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Walking Through

When you want to hire a security company, do you want them to…
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The Offer Mike Horgan Couldn’t Refuse

It wasn’t “The Godfather” movie, but Mike Horgan knew…
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One BIG Reason Not to Self-Install Your Security System

There are a lot of reasons NOT to self-install a security system…
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Meet Our People on the New H&S Protection Web Site

In today’s electronically connected world, we don’t always…
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Being Active on the Job Suits Jaken Bruckbauer Just Fine

Being active on the job suits Jaken Bruckbauer just fine. He…
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Security at your Place of Worship not just about Active Shooters

Security at your place of worship is not just about active shooters.…
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Why Choose a Professional?

In the H&S Protection world of access control technology,…
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Fun and Games with H&S’s Mike Solomon

If you don’t happen to know H&S Protection’s Mike Solomon,…
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H&S Protection Helping with Financial Literacy

For many years, H&S Protection’s Stevens Point, WI office…
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“Find a Problem and Solve it” — that’s H&S’s Jeff Lukasavige

Jeff Lukasavige likes finding problems. Then he enjoys solving…
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Saved by an H&S System

We keep a bulletin board posted with notes when one of our customers…
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“Never a Dull Moment”

Life in the security industry for H&S Protection’s Lonnie…
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“Learning New Things on the Job”: H&S’s Greta Terrill

Greta Terrill is constantly learning new things on her job. It’s…
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50-Year Industry Veteran Jim Kurtz

When you look at Jim Kurtz’s career at H&S Protection,…
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Nancy DeSandre Rides over 250 Miles on her Bicycle to Help Beat Childhood Cancer

Nancy DeSandre recently completed 250 miles (or 251 to be exact)…
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Harvey Churkey’s 42-Year Journey at H&S

You don’t meet many people these days who’ve been with one…
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Ryan Ramczyk’s Pee Wee Football Years

Ryan Ramczyk stands 6’6” and weighs 311 pounds. He just got…
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Matt Hills Finds “Perfect Fit” at H&S Protection

Matt Hills found his perfect fit at H&S Protection. As an…
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The Zen Zones of Matt Ballantyne

Matt Ballantyne comes to H&S Protection as a master of two…
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H&S Snapshot Helps in Capture of Waukesha Bank Robber

A snapshot of an H&S Protection video clip helped lead to…
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Bank Robbery Shows Importance of Digital Cameras

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No one wants to see crime. But sometimes good things result from…
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Why We Train

Professional sports officials, like those officiating the NFL…
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Ensure Your Connectivity

Ensure data connectivity so your security system delivers its…
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Vet and Animal Hospital Protection

If you are a veterinarian or work at an animal hospital, you…
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Vet and Animal Protection

If you are a veterinarian or work at an animal hospital, you…
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Don’t Buy Cheap

Everyone wants to get a good deal when they make a purchase.…
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When Crime Happens Elsewhere

The tendency of most people is to breathe a bit more easily when…
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Dave Simon Joins H&S in Pewaukee Office

We’re pleased to announce Dave Simon has joined our H&S…
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Is a Security Camera Right for You?

There are very specific reasons you may want to consider a security…
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Adding Remote Interactive Features to Your Existing System

As the world changes, H&S adapts to those changes to ensure…
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Cut the Cord on Your Landline

Customers across the United States are cutting the cord to their…
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Sensitive Areas Within Office Buildings — Part II

(Editor’s note: This is Part II and our concluding blog from…
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With Protection, There is a Cost – Part I

  (Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series…
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What Can We Do Differently In 2016?

As a new year unfolds, many people set goals and resolutions…
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State of the Packers

Last week we had the opportunity and pleasure to visit Lambeau…
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Your Alarm System Communicating to the Monitoring Center

For the uninitiated, when you purchase an alarm system, one of…
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Security — A Wise Investment

We believe security is a wise investment. Not every home or…
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Increasing Reach for Our Customers

(Editor’s Note: This is Part III in a series on the history…
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“Mirroring the Service You Expect” a Hallmark of H&S, Sentra

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series on the origins…
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From Fire Extinguishers to Full Security Service: H&S 1959-2015

(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a short series on the…
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Changing Security Needs of Banks

Every customer is different. Even though we serve many different…
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Gasoline Fire Caught by H&S Video

There are many reasons to install video security cameras in your…
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Welcome to H&S Protection

Welcome to our H&S Protection blog. We’re glad you found…
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