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Pre-Lock Security Tips & Facts

* Over 80% of residential burglaries happen using the victim’s front door.
* About two thirds of burglaries happen in daytime while you are at work.
* A burglary occurs in the Canada every 12.7 seconds.
* Almost all bad guys ring the door bell before they rob your home.  Always always answer the door to avoid a forced entry intrusion while you are home.
* The chance of your home being burglarized is 1 to 6.
* Over 50% of burglaries will leave your locks with no evidence of forced entry (using methods like lock picking, key bumping, unauthorized keys or other devices which leave no outward marks)

Key "BUMPING" & Lock Picking

You may not have heard it yet, but a new crime is growing that attacks us right where we feel the most secure. "Key Bumping" is a very low-tech crime that, with the help of online websites, takes very little training and practice to become a great lock bumper.   The bad guys know everything about it, and it's time more people protected themselves from it and also learn how to protect their home from lock bumping.  

What makes this crime most scary of all is that the bad guys can break into most homes with a set of bump keys bought off of the Internet for as little as $2.50, leaving NO VISUAL EVIDENCE of entry and usually get in seconds.  In fact even if your neighbour was watching a bad guy walk right up to the door, it would be very hard for them to think that you were getting robbed because it looks like they are suppose to be there as they enter with a key.  Sure its a key they made but it worked the door!!!

With a high-security Mul-T-Lock deadbolt cylinder or Medeco High Security Deadbolt lock, you have two independent locking mechanisms operated by a single specially designed Mul-T-Lock high security key or a Medeco restricted Key.   Your locks will be practically impossible to pick and no longer vulnerable to the infamous "bump key" entry method.
 

Test Your Security 

* Does anyone have keys to your home that you are not aware of? 
* Can your keys be duplicated at the local milk store?
* Go now and check all your basement windows, Good chance at least 2 of your windows are even unlocked as you read this information?
* Do you keep your valuables in a drawer in your Master Bedroom?
* Do you leave your garage door unlocked even though you have a deadbolt for that door?

 
* Does the keys you carry now protect against unauthorized key duplication without I.D. verification?
* Do your current locks provide physical protection against lock picking, key bumping, drilling or other forced entry attempts?

If you answered Yes to any of these questions continue to read more.
Security Tips Below

* Choose a high quality deadbolt and make sure its locked at all times, even when you’re home. The bolt should extend for at least 1 inch into the strike plate.  Pre-Lock Locksmiths recommend Medeco and Mul-T-Lock High Security Locks
* Entrance doors should have multiple locking points (e.g. deadbolt + door knob).
* Choose solid wood or steel doors. A hollow wood door can be easily kicked in.
* If there is a glass window 40 inches or less from a lock, install a double sided cylindrical lock or captive product that most high security locks make
* Locks must be re-keyed or changed after you move in immediately. 
* Keep doors, windows and vulnerable areas well lit at night. Consider using automatic timers or motion detectors for turning lights on and off.
* Remove trees and branches next to your home to prevent access to the second floor.
* Secure all windows and sliding glass doors with a secondary security bar.  We also have great sliding door locks that help to lock the door
* In apartment buildings, always make sure common area doors are locked and secure; Allow lobby access only to individuals you know.
* In office buildings or work places with security levels a Master Key System can offer different access level to different individuals.
* When away from home never make it obvious: leave lights and a stereo / T.V. working, ask a neighbour to park their car in your driveway, ask a friend to pickup your mail and newspaper. To a burglar it means you’re home and less likely for them to break in.

Please take the time to contact our security professionals.  We would be happy to provide your family a no cost evaluation of your security vulnerabilities.      We are only a phone call away!!!     416 773-5625