Home Security Consultants Featured in CBC News Report on Toronto Home Invasions
- May 3
- 3 min read
On April 28, 2026, CBC News published an in-depth report on the rise of home invasions in Toronto — and Julian Herzberg, founder of Home Security Consultants, was featured as one of the expert voices in the story.
The article, written by CBC journalists Nicole Brockbank and Angelina King, examines how Toronto homeowners are responding to a significant increase in home invasions across the city. Julian was interviewed for both the written article and the accompanying video segment.
What the CBC Report Found
The CBC report draws on Toronto Police data showing that home invasion victims in the city reached a ten-year high in 2024. While numbers dropped somewhat in 2025, they are trending upward again in 2026 compared to the same period last year.
City councillors have responded by passing a motion asking Toronto Police to prepare a formal report on home invasions. The Toronto Police hold-up squad has also launched a dedicated project to address the rise in incidents across several divisions.
The picture that emerges is clear — home invasions in Toronto are not a passing trend. They reflect a shift in how properties are being targeted, and homeowners across the GTA are increasingly looking for practical ways to understand and reduce their risk.
Why CBC Turned to Julian Herzberg
Julian Herzberg brings a background that is genuinely unusual in the home security field. Before founding Home Security Consultants, he conducted home security audits on behalf of the Toronto Police Service during his years as an Auxiliary Sergeant — applying real law enforcement experience to understanding how properties are assessed and targeted.
That background is precisely why CBC sought him out as an expert source. Julian does not speak in generalities. He speaks from direct experience working alongside police, conducting hundreds of residential assessments, and understanding how criminals evaluate properties before acting.
What This Means for Toronto and GTA Homeowners
The CBC coverage reflects something Julian has been saying to clients for years — most break-ins and home invasions are not random. They are the result of deliberate, if informal, assessments of which properties appear easier to access than others.
That is the foundation of what Home Security Consultants does. A professional home security audit evaluates your property the way a potential intruder would — identifying the specific vulnerabilities that make a home appear lower risk to approach. The goal is not to create fear. It is to give homeowners clear, honest information about where their actual risks are and what practical steps they can take.
Most homeowners who go through an audit discover at least one vulnerability they genuinely did not know existed. That awareness is the first step toward meaningful protection.
About Home Security Consultants
Home Security Consultants is an independent home security consulting firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Every audit is conducted personally by Julian Herzberg. HSC does not sell equipment, alarm systems, cameras, or monitoring contracts. Every recommendation is based entirely on the property's actual risk profile — with no sales agenda and no pressure.
About the Author
Julian Herzberg is the founder of Home Security Consultants. A former member of the South African Police Force and Defence Force, Julian served for decades with the Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program, rising to the rank of Auxiliary Sergeant. He now applies that law enforcement background to conducting independent home security audits across Toronto and the GTA — helping homeowners understand their real vulnerabilities with no product sales and no agenda.
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