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We’re on the move! Tasco Security is excited to announce that we’ve relocated our office to 203 Heater Road in Lebanon, NH! As a premier security provider for over 50 years, this move marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing our service capabilities and meeting the growing needs of our customers throughout the Upper Valley region. This isn’t just a change of address—it’s a strategic step forward that positions Tasco Security for continued success. We understand that security is about more than just systems and sensors; it’s about the trust and peace of mind we provide to…

False alarms are a headache for all parties involved in the process. They cause stress on the home or business owner, they trigger unwanted action at your monitoring station, and they can lead to consuming the resources of your local fire and/or police department. False alarms can also lead to fees/fines that can hurt your bottom line. Although they are unfortunate, there are some steps you can take to proactively avoid false alarms from happening. After a false alarm, you want to quickly diagnose the root cause. You do not want to simply get the alarm reset and ignore the…

Bringing over 30 years of policing experience to the Tasco Security Team [Enfield, NH]: Tasco Security is pleased to welcome Michael Evans as the Tasco Security Service Manager. Michael joined Tasco Security this year, from the Town of Thetford, VT where he was Chief of Police for the past 6 years. Michael will be bringing his invaluable experience in dealing with security to Tasco to further our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions and unmatched service. “We are excited to have Mike join our team.  His first-hand knowledge in responding to alarms will provide us with a new perspective and allow…

To say 2021 will go down as a year “we will never forget” would be an enormous understatement. In the security industry, we saw a massive increase in demand, supply chain issues, innovative technologies, and a reset of the DIY home security model. As we look forward to 2022, we wanted to share a list of those trends we see in our industry in the year ahead. Increased interest in limited security contact solutions as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues Limiting human interaction has been a theme of 2021 and will continue into the year ahead. In the security industry, this…

To Our Valued Tasco Security Customers, At Tasco Security, we understand that our customers' health and the health of our employees is paramount. Our company was created to assist in protecting our communities and we understand that our services are as important as ever during these uncertain times. Given the ever-changing updates on the coronavirus and various variants, we are doing all we can on our end to ensure the continuation of services in the safest and most effective way possible.  At this time, we felt it was responsible to give you an update: We take our guidance from the CDC, put forth here:…

At Tasco Security, we have many clients with second homes, summer cottages, lake houses, etc. Each year we see many issues happen in unoccupied homes, many times these problems could have been avoided with some foresight and attention. We decided to put a list together of a few of the major tasks to remember when closing up your summer home for the winter.   1. VET ALL CONTRACTORS & HIRED HELP As you are in the process of getting ready for winter you may have a lot of tradespeople in your home (and they may be aware that you are…

Unprecedented demand accompanied by uncontrollable circumstances has thrown the electronics industry into a tailspin. At Tasco Security, we do our best to keep an open line of communication with our customers and potential clients. This involves being out in front of potential issues that we foresee coming down the pipeline. We want to make sure our customers understand this potential situation so we can work together through these supply chain delays. The security industry has evolved greatly over the past few years, camera capability and smart home technologies are now more integrated with networks and applications than ever before. The…

At Tasco Security, we utilize Affiliated Monitoring as our monitoring service provider. Starting August 3rd, Affiliated Monitoring will be performing an upgrade to its SMS text notification platform. This is the platform used to notify you about alarm events via text message. There will be no interruption in sending text notifications, but you will begin receiving text messages from a new sender. Currently, all text notifications are sent from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Starting August 3rd, you will be transitioned to the new platform. During this time you may receive text notifications about alarm events from either 800-973-3003 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Affiliated Monitoring is…

At Tasco Security, we promise to always do right by our customers, this includes adapting to and embracing the latest in security technologies while also avoiding those residential and commercial security technologies that we deem unsafe. We are frequently asked about DIY home security solutions, or get calls about companies offering “the latest in security technology”. Typically, we take the time to work with our clients to review their questions and talk to them about why working with a local security provider is more secure, cost-effective, and reliable than any national chain or DIY solution will ever be. This conversation…

As we enter the spring months, the real estate market begins heating up. This year in Vermont and New Hampshire it seems like real estate never cooled down! With the residential real estate market forecasted to stay red hot, there will be a lot of new homeowners across VT and NH. When buying or moving into a new home there is a mile-long checklist that everyone has in their mind. Unfortunately, many times we find that home security is often overlooked or thought of at the last minute. As a new homeowner your property can be an instant target for…