Grab The Axe CEO Jeff Welch Featured by CBS 5 on Low-Cost Home Security Measures Amid Surge in Residential Break-In Fears

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CBS 5 Features Grab The Axe CEO Jeff Welch on Practical, Low-Cost Home Security Solutions for Renters and Homeowners

Phoenix, Arizona, February 24, 2026 , Grab The Axe CEO and founder Jeff Welch was featured by CBS 5 / Arizona's Family in a segment addressing heightened public concern over residential security following recent high-profile break-in incidents, including the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and a Gilbert apartment burglary that ended with a suspected intruder being shot.

Interviewed by reporter Casey Torres, Welch discussed the recent surge in residential security inquiries and outlined practical, affordable steps renters and homeowners can take to better protect their homes without relying on expensive systems or making permanent modifications.

"We've had far more calls in the last six months. In the last two months, residential has gone through the roof even before the Guthrie case broke," said Jeff Welch, CEO of Grab The Axe.

During the segment, Welch emphasized a simple three-part security framework: deter, delay, detect.

"What they want is high reward and low effort," Welch said, referring to criminal decision-making. "The whole idea is to make it annoying, difficult, hard to get in, and give you time to call the police."

The CBS 5 interview highlighted several low-cost, high-impact security measures recommended by Welch, including:

Replacing short strike plate screws with 3-inch hardened wood screws to anchor the door hardware directly into the wall stud

Using security bars on doors for added resistance against forced entry

Installing window locks or magnetic window alarms

Positioning overlapping cameras and lighting to eliminate dark spots around the property

Focusing on tactics that increase effort, time, and visibility for would-be intruders

Welch noted that cameras alone are not enough. Instead, he encouraged residents to think in terms of layered protection that makes a target less appealing and gives occupants more time to respond.

"This was an important opportunity to share security guidance that is realistic, affordable, and usable for everyday people, especially renters who may feel limited in what they can do," Welch said. "A few smart changes can make a real difference."

Grab The Axe is a Phoenix-based security consulting firm focused on converged security strategy, including physical security, cybersecurity, and human-centered resilience under pressure. The company works with organizations and individuals to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen protective measures, and improve preparedness through practical, actionable solutions.

Media Contact:
Jeff Welch
CEO, Grab The Axe
grabtheaxe.com

18250 N. 32nd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85032

Grab The Axe is a Phoenix-based security consulting firm specializing in converged security intelligence. We assess facilities and networks and train executives to make sharper decisions under pressure. Our work combines adversarial security audits with resilience protocols designed to strengthen both infrastructure and leadership performance. The mission is simple: Secure the Facility. Secure the Mind.

We believe modern threats target more than doors, cameras, and firewalls. They exploit blind spots in culture, process, and decision-making. That is why our approach spans physical security, cyber exposure, and the human element at the center of every high-stakes environment. We provide conflict-free assessments, practical intelligence, and executive-focused protocols that help clients deter risk, improve judgment, and act decisively when it matters most.

Grab The Axe stands for action over observation. When the alarm sounds, you do not wait for permission. You move. You prepare. You respond. That mindset defines our company, our clients, and the work we do.

This release was published on openPR.