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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Another Break-in Video.
Again, a couple of kicks to the door and they are in. Altic Lock Service recommends the Door Devil to protect your home from this very common method of entry.
Lessons from a Break-in
There are many lessons to be learned from this break-in.
First, with all that glass there, the burglars still opted for kicking in a door. By far, that is the most common method of illegal entry.
Second, alarms and videos are all well and good, but they do nothing to prevent break-ins.
Third, burglars are in and out before police can respond.
Fourth, the quality of the locks on the door makes little difference - it was the door jamb that gave way.
Fifth, the most effective single step you can take to prevent break-ins is to reinforce the door frame in order to prevent, or at least slow down, a break-in attempt or home invasion. That is why we carry and heartily recommend the Door Devil.
Broad Ripple Homeowner Records Real-Time Video of Burglars
First, with all that glass there, the burglars still opted for kicking in a door. By far, that is the most common method of illegal entry.
Second, alarms and videos are all well and good, but they do nothing to prevent break-ins.
Third, burglars are in and out before police can respond.
Fourth, the quality of the locks on the door makes little difference - it was the door jamb that gave way.
Fifth, the most effective single step you can take to prevent break-ins is to reinforce the door frame in order to prevent, or at least slow down, a break-in attempt or home invasion. That is why we carry and heartily recommend the Door Devil.
Broad Ripple Homeowner Records Real-Time Video of Burglars
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Proud to be contributing on Angie's List
http://www.angieslist.com/author/barry-campbell.htm
"Barry Campbell is the owner of Altic Lock Service, which offers locksmith services in Indianapolis. Since 2005, they have specialized in rekeys, repairs, lock installations and more.
Campbell is a regular contributor to the Angie's List Experts Contributor Program."
"Barry Campbell is the owner of Altic Lock Service, which offers locksmith services in Indianapolis. Since 2005, they have specialized in rekeys, repairs, lock installations and more.
Campbell is a regular contributor to the Angie's List Experts Contributor Program."
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
When a Lock Problem isn't a Lock Problem
See our article published on Angie's List - https://www.angieslist.com/articles/when-lock-problem-isnt-lock-problem.htm
Monday, September 8, 2014
Security Concerns Over Cyber Locksmiths
With just a couple photos of your key, a growing number of websites are offering to make a copy of your key. Unfortunately, there is no way for these businesses to verify that the person who sends in the images is authorized to have a duplicate key made. They say they can track who ordered the keys, but to prosecute someone who has had keys made to someone else's property, the police would have to know where to look. See the story at http://www.clickorlando.com/news/cyber-locksmiths-surge-in-popularity-prompt-security-concerns/27884712.
What can you do? Altic Lock Service advises you to use great care with the handling of your keys. Keep them in your pocket or purse. When you take your car in for service, leave only the car key, not the whole key ring that includes your home or office key. The locks we carry use standard replacement cylinders, so you can use less common keyways. Almost all locks sold at hardware stores use one of only a couple of different keyways. The shape of the head of the key will often identify the keyway. We prefer to use neuter-bow keys because the keyway cannot be determined simply by looking at the head of the key. You don't need to spend money on high-security or restricted keyways. Just using less common key blanks will thwart most unauthorized key copiers. Many local hardwares have difficulty identifying the key blanks even when they have them in hand.
What can you do? Altic Lock Service advises you to use great care with the handling of your keys. Keep them in your pocket or purse. When you take your car in for service, leave only the car key, not the whole key ring that includes your home or office key. The locks we carry use standard replacement cylinders, so you can use less common keyways. Almost all locks sold at hardware stores use one of only a couple of different keyways. The shape of the head of the key will often identify the keyway. We prefer to use neuter-bow keys because the keyway cannot be determined simply by looking at the head of the key. You don't need to spend money on high-security or restricted keyways. Just using less common key blanks will thwart most unauthorized key copiers. Many local hardwares have difficulty identifying the key blanks even when they have them in hand.
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