Parking Lot Protection: Be Safer By Being Smart
Whether it’s at home or at work, parked cars are tempting targets for thieves, vandals and violent criminals. By using a few commonsense precautions, you can go a long way to keeping yourself and your valuables safer. Visibility Most criminals are opportunists, so the first line of defense is removing temptation. Park in places where […]
Protect Your Business Office Building Better
Each office building is different, as are its security needs. To a large extent, the measures needed depend on what’s inside and who is using the building for what and when. Simple mechanical measures like good locks and break-in prevention may be all that’s needed in some situations, while more elaborate measures such as alarms, […]
Is “Bonded” anything like James Bond?
When you hire someone to install, open or repair your locks, you want them to be trustworthy and reliable. You are, after all, literally handing them the keys to the vault or home or office or car. Who can you trust? Since Colorado doesn’t license locksmiths, a good place to start is choosing one who […]
Mortise vs. Cylindrical Locks
Whether you live in an old or new home, spend your time in a modern office or historic building, the doors will have locks installed. The type of lock installed not only depends on the preference of the builder, but also the age of the structure. It’s important to know and understand which type of […]
Locked Out? Break In!
Have you ever found yourself standing outside your locked door only to realize you left your keys on the kitchen counter? No? Don’t worry, sooner or later you will. And then what do you do? Well, you can go around your house looking for an unlocked window or door—which we hope you don’t find (not […]
Panic Bar Basics
Also known as panic devices or crash bars, panic bars are built and intended for emergency scenarios requiring quick and unhindered exit of a building. Commonly confused with exit bars, these devices are required in certain building classifications and must meet specific safety standards. If you own or operate a commercial facility or multi-unit building, […]
Cellar vs. Basement Break-in Prevention
What is the difference between a cellar and a basement? You may be thinking they are the same, but they are, in fact, two distinct things. A room is considered a cellar if less than half of it is above ground level. If more than half of it is above ground level, it is considered […]
Safeguard Your Garage
Garages are great places to park your car, store extra furniture, work on weekend hobbies and offer many other benefits. They also provide great entry points for someone looking to break in. The Basics When considering your garage’s security, a few obvious factors come to mind but are worth mentioning for precaution’s sake. Here are […]
Taking a Vacation? Protect Your Home While You’re Away
Summertime is travel time. It’s also prime time for home burglaries, so whether you’re away on a day trip or an extended vacation, take a few precautions and you’ll be less likely to return to an unpleasant surprise. Let These People Know You’ll Be Gone There are some people you want to know you’re away […]
Summer Pool Safety
With summer just around the corner, you are probably looking forward to some quality time at the pool. If you have a swimming pool at home, make sure it’s ready to go by updating its safety features. Your children, friends and neighbors will thank you and you will find peace of mind knowing there are […]
