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Whether you're looking to install a simple security camera system at your home, or you're investing in an integrated video surveillance and access control solution for your business, you need to find reliable technology and a security service provider in Chico, CA that you can trust. Crime Free Living is committed to your satisfaction, period. In fact, much of our business comes from our customer referrals. But don't take our word for it... see what our customers say below.



Crime Free Living Reviews

Five Ways Use Your Doorbell Camera Doorbell cameras are becoming very popular among Chico homeowners and for good reason. Doorbell cameras are affordable, help protect your family, and monitor the comings and goings at your home. If you are thinking about installing a doorbell...
How Do Thieves Select A Home To Rob? Many of us living have had our lifestyles significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, it’s even changed the way we work and live. Some people spend a lot more time at home now, as work from home ...
Pharmacies & Medical Facilities Are At High Risk Many people are more concerned about their health than ever before. It's no mystery why, as the COVID-19 pandemic is a genuine threat, being a virus that no one is immune to. The pandemic concerns are so large that work ...
Employ These Strategies At Your Venue To Keep Attendees Safe Some host concerts by musicians or bands. Others are excellent for holding political rallies and events. The places are also good for live comedy and art shows. Regardless of what is happening at the venues, owners of the establishments must ...
4 Benefits Of Access Control For Businesses Shifts in consumer behavior have had a significant impact on businesses in Chico, CA. While some customer-oriented sectors like movie theaters and restaurants have faced challenges, others, such as those offering office-based jobs, have adapted by...
Security Protections For A Multi-Site Business Owning a multi-site business in Chico provides a variety of unique challenges. Protecting multiple sites on one system requires a high degree of security expertise to design a customized system that meets your needs. However, there are some standard...
How To Keep Your Event Secure And Safe If you’re hosting an event, aside from the decorations, food, and entertainment, the safety of the venue is important as well. That’s why you need to have proper security measures in place, whether they involve a system or people on ...
The Best Ways To Secure Your Front And Backyard When we think about home security, we often spend more time worrying about how we are going to secure the inside of the home. The yard is sometimes a mere afterthought.
However, securing your front and backyard in Chico is ...
Security Scams To Watch For And Avoid As a CA homeowner, you take all the necessary steps in order to protect your home and family at all times. However, even with professional home security systems, you may still be susceptible to certain scams.
Today, we will go ...
4 Elements Of Good Commercial Security If you own a home or a business then security is always going to be a significant concern. With 60% of burglaries occurring during the daytime, homeowners have cause for concern if they’re away during the day for work, while ...
3 Types Of Equipment That Can Make You Feel Safe In These Turmoil-Filled Times Unless individual was around in the 1960s, they probably have never experienced what the US is going through right now. Peaceful protests are happening in the streets for social justice. However, sometimes, bad seeds enter the groups, and they start...
College Campus Safety: Staying Safe While your experience attending college in Chico may have seen some changes in recent times, it remains crucial to prioritize your safety on campus. In this guide, we'll provide you with valuable tips to help you stay secure while pursuing ...
Is Your Parking Lot Secure? Parking lots are often areas where security measures can be highly beneficial. These spaces can attract a variety of activities and behaviors, making it crucial to have effective security systems in place for the safety of cars and people alike.
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Ways To Make Apartment Complexes Safe For Everyone To Enjoy Some people invest in properties with multiple units to rent them out to tenants. The endeavors allow landlords to have steady money coming in each month, which they can use to upgrade complexes, pay taxes, or handle other bills. They ...
4 Things To Think About For Commercial Security It’s no wonder that many businesses are now concerned about security. The COVID-19 pandemic has emptied a lot of commercial spaces. One reason for this is health and safety measures. Some businesses that can feasibly do so protect their...
Are Surveillance Cameras A Good Fit For Your Business? Modern business owners have all kinds of things to worry about. For starters, they must implement new rules and strategies to protect customers and employees from COVID-19. The novel coronavirus has people scared, and rightfully so. After all, it is...
Top 5 Tips To Keep Your Apartment Secure Most renters in Chico, CA live alone. On top of that, many of them do not know their neighbors, which makes them attractive targets for burglars. Living in a house that is not yours with lots of restrictions as to ...
Security Tips To Keep Your Home Safe This Fall Fall has finally come to CA. For most of us Fall means cooler weather, holidays with the family, and kickoff season. However, for criminals Fall means shorter daylight hours and more opportunities for theft of holiday packages. With the increase ...
Tips For Keeping Kids Safe When Home Alone There comes a time in every parent's life when they need to decide when it is safe for them to leave their children home alone in Chico. In doing so, some safeguards need to be in place to ensure that ...
The Three Types Of Security It’s not unusual for people and businesses to be worried about personal safety and, of course, health. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the notion that no one is safe from the virus regardless of position. As a result, many ...
Four Most Popular Types Of Residential Alarm Systems That Can Protect Your Home When it comes to protecting your home, there is nothing more effective than an alarm system. An alarm system can alert you to when there is suspicious activity on your property so you can contact law enforcement and get your ...
6 Ways to Improve School Security and Safety In the current era, many Chico, CA schools find it challenging to keep the structures secure and also the safety of their students. This issue of school security has been giving school administrators across the nation sleep nights trying to ...
What To Know About Security Guards Before You Hire Them Are you managing a property? Whether it’s a residential or a commercial one, property management goes beyond the cleanliness of the facilities. It’s also about making everyone on the property secure and safe. With that, aside from having...
Biometric Security Is The Future Security has always been a paramount concern, both in our homes and workplaces in Chico, CA. Recent times have highlighted the importance of commercial security, especially as workplaces are occasionally left unoccupied due to evolving work...
Commercial Burglary Is A Bigger Risk Than Ever For people that live and work 2020 has brought about a lot of significant changes, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most common readjustments is the idea of people working from home as this type of guidance ...
How To Secure Your Doors & Windows The safety and sanctity of the home has always been important. For homeowners this means that security is a greater concern. A home should always be safe, but there’s more to home security than just surveillance cameras and burglar alarms....
4 Reasons To Use A Smartlock At Home Safety has always been important for homeowners, but with more work and time being spent at home, security matters more than ever. One way to have a safer house is to upgrade from the traditional analog lock and key system ...
Protect Yourself From A Home Security Scam Scammers are everywhere these days, some even come right to the doors of our Chico homes. Keeping your family and home safe means being aware of the threats to your security. One scam you need to be aware of is ...
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Install A Security System In Your Apartment Complex Whether it is a home or an apartment, the bottom line is that everyone wants to feel safe, secure and content in their home. If you are the owner of a multi unit housing complex or an apartment building, your ...
Where To Hide Your Hidden Home Security Cameras Visible security cameras are a powerful deterrent to criminals. When they see a security camera, they know their risk of getting caught just went up exponentially. So oftentimes, they will skip over your house and look for one without a ...

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What Our Customers Say

"I had the Alibi system installed several years ago. It has functioned flawlessly. The image quality is exellent both night and day and in all weather conditions. I particularly like the replay (which can be set at various speeds) and zoom functions of the system. Tech support from Crimefreeliving has been excellent. I have received quick responses to questions, and timely home visits — as when I changed IP carriers and my Alibi system needed to be reset. I have recommended Crimefreeliving to several friends."

Rich

"As a small business owner here in Chico we definitely saw the need for video surveillance. After expressing our needs and concerns Tim did an excellent job getting us set up with the set up with the appropriate equipment. He really took the time to address our concerns in a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable manner. I highly recommend Tim for all of your business and residential video surveillance needs."

Ron H., Owner/Auto Doctor

"I have to say I love having my security cameras at my home. Tim Truby did a wonderful job of installing the five cameras. He is very neat and cleaned everything up after the installation. He explained to me how to operate the monitor, my phone and IPad. However, I have had to call Tim because I'm not tech savvy and forget what he has told me. He usually just helps me over the phone and then all is well. I'm 80 years old and enjoy the comfort of knowing I have these security cameras."

Gloria

"Tim Truby designed and installed a 32 camera system for us here at the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District. We had received several other quotes from security system vendors, but Tim’s quote was the least expensive. Tim also installed the system quickly and has always been available when we needed him. We are very happy with our security camera system and we can highly recommend Tim Truby for all of your surveillance system needs."

D. Weseman, Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Crime Free Living updated our old video system with a new 16 Channel HD Alibi Video Security System. The old system had been added onto by different installers which resulted in a cabling mess. There were cables that worked and cables that went nowhere. It was a mess. Tim sorted it all out and installed cameras that are very clear. He also installed a monitor for our cashiers to watch hidden areas, a monitor to watch the entry door, and a monitor that allows employees to watch the outside parking and gas pump area. All work was done on time and very professional! Will always recommend Tim and Crime Free Living.

S. AM PM Chico Arco Station

"I had Tim install an Alibi Video Security System at my residence and a couple business locations. The remote view option is invaluable to absentee owners or anyone who travels a lot. The clarity and quality of the cameras have allowed for viewing employee theft. The evidence provided from the HD video cameras was fantastic! Tim was professional and provided extra value from his law enforcement background."

J. Folsom Arco Station

"Tim, I want to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job on installing a wireless IP security camera system at our dream home. The extra time that you took to hide wires, and install a clean, professional system is much appreciated. I still can’t believe the clarity, quality, and ease of use of this new system. I wished that I would have met you before our original inferior system was installed by another company. Now, whether I am at home, or monitoring the system from around the world, I know that my home and family are safe and sound."

John M.

"In April of 2017, my husband and I made a phone call to Crime Free Living that turned out to be a smart and wise decision. Amazingly, in just a few hours, Tim installed four Dome Security Cameras, weatherproof enclosures, and hooked up into our home a 23" Full HD Widescreen Security Monitor. Even more than his professional expertise was the time spent with us in making sure that this system was working correctly and properly installed on our phones so that anywhere in our travels we can monitor our new home in Magalia."

Tieka and Don S.

"I have been using Crime Free Living for the last couple years ar work and at home and I really recommend this product. Tim is a very good service provider. If he can't figure it out, he's got good tech support with the system that he offers."

Gary D.

"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."

Steve D., Down Range Indoor Training Center

images Certifications & Training

With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
    • Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
    • Certified Alibi Security Dealer
    • Enhanced Risk and Threat Assessment (FEMA)
    • Incident Command System (100 & 200)
    • Certified Cognitech Video Forensic Investigator
    • Neighborhood Watch Toolkit Trainer
    • Computer Crimes/Investigations
    • Domestic Crisis for Crisis Negotiators