10 Things You Should Know About Security

1. Your locks are as secure as the door or door frame to which they are secured. Only a security professional can best determine which type of lock will be best for you.

2. Except for a trusted friend or relative, you should never give anyone your key or combination to your home, alarm or safe. As a tenant, you may be required to sign a release assuming responsibility for the door, locks, etc. in case of an emergency when the landlord needs access.

3. A burglar alarm is merely a deterrent. It does not keep an intruder out, but only notifies someone that an intruder has been detected. Unfortunately, by the time the local authorities or private agencies respond, the intruder would have ransacked your property.

4. Any lock can be compromised by drilling or manipulating the tumblers, latch, bolt or lock linkage. Although high security locks & cylinders do deter, they do not prevent other possible bypass techniques.

5. A safe is designed to protect its contents against various seen and unseen forces. Before buying a safe, it is important that you be specific about the value of what needs to be secured and the combination of protection you require.

6. Nothing can be guaranteed fireproof, burglar proof or pick proof, only fire, burglar, or pick resistant. With time anything can be defeated. Basically, all we are buying is time. The more security you have, the more time it will take for someone or something to compromise your home, business or fortification.

7. When staking out a place, a burglar will choose the target of least resistance. You are most likely to be the victim if your neighbor has better security.

8. Having a good lock on your door doesn't mean that you have something that's worth stealing. Studies have shown that a good lock is the best deterrent against burglaries.

9. Contrary to popular belief, the number one reason most business owners initiate loss prevention measures is theft by employees and not shoplifting.

10. No doubt, two locks are better than one, When you're not sure which lock to choose, refer to rule number one. Only an experienced security professional can determine what's optimal for your protection.