Howe Security, Inc.

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

5 Things to Know About Securing Your Business or Store

Lake Bluff and Lake Forest businesses deserve security that fits the property, the hours, and the real risks.

If you own or manage a storefront, office, restaurant, service business, professional building, commercial property, or high-value property in Lake Bluff or Lake Forest, here are 5 things to know about securing your business:

1. Start with your access points.

Front doors, employee entrances, service doors, delivery areas, gates, and visitor entrances need clear control. If people can come and go without accountability, your risk goes up fast.

2. Parking areas matter.

A lot of security concerns start outside the building. Patrol coverage, lighting checks, visible presence, and routine observation can help protect employees, customers, visitors, vehicles, and property.

3. After-hours coverage needs a plan.

Break-ins, trespassing, vandalism, and unauthorized access often happen when the building looks quiet. Guard coverage or patrol can help protect your site after your team has gone home and before the next business day starts.

4. Security should match your property.

A downtown storefront, restaurant, office suite, professional building, service business, and high-value property don't need the same plan. The right approach depends on your layout, traffic, inventory, staffing, hours, parking areas, and known risks.

5. A site-specific risk assessment comes before a good security plan.

Before adding coverage, it helps to walk the property, review weak points, and identify what needs protection first. That might include access points, parking areas, common areas, back entrances, delivery areas, employee routes, or after-hours activity.

Howe Security has served local and regional clients since 1967. We're veteran-owned, locally based, and experienced in guard coverage, patrol, access control support, after-hours protection, and practical risk assessments for businesses and properties in communities like Lake Bluff and Lake Forest.

If you're a Lake Bluff or Lake Forest business owner or property manager, let's talk through your site's needs and where steady security coverage could help.

09/30/2026

Headed South for the Season?

Before you head out, here are a few easy ways to make your house appear occupied:

✅ Set your lights on timers, and update them after the clocks change back on Nov. 1

✅ Pause mail and package deliveries, or ask someone to pick them up so they do not accumulate

✅ Secure all doors, including the garage and side entrances

After that, let us handle the rest. Howe Security’s House Watching service monitors your home while you’re gone, helping you enjoy your getaway without worry.

Call at 847-582-1060 or send us a message to arrange House Watching before you depart.

https://www.howesecurity.com/house_watching

Ensure your home is safe with our House Watch service. We check for damage & maintenance issues. Contact us for 20% off your first service!

05/25/2026

Howe Security, Inc. honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our nation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve our country around the globe. A special recognition goes to our founder, Charlie Howe, who served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army 5th Special Forces before returning home and establishing Howe Security in 1967. 🇺🇸

04/28/2026

🚨 Howe Security is Hiring! 🚨
We’re currently looking to add dependable 2nd and 3rd shift Security Officers to our team in the Lake County, Illinois area.
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Work-life balance
✅ Health, Dental & Vision plans available
✅ Opportunities for growth
If you’re reliable, professional, and ready to join a company that values its officers, we want to hear from you.

Join the Howe Security team and build your future with us.