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 […]
Backyard Fences: Lock ‘Em Up
Backyard security may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about protecting your home or business, but it deserves attention. If you’re not so concerned about human intruders, remember Denver’s wildlife. Deer, raccoons, coyotes, bears and mountain lions are out there and capable of trampling your gardens, destroying your lawn […]
Keep Your Desk Secure
You may think your office is generally a safe place to work and keep important documents in, but is it as secure as it could be? Even if your building has a high level of physical protections in place, your desk is an area you should take charge of monitoring and guarding. Hide Important Information […]
Lock Boxes for Medications
If you have ever visited your grandparents’ house and seen their medications out in the open, or in easily-accessible containers, you know how easy it could be to misplace or lose them. While convenient to your relative, the open access to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications in a home is a safety risk. Types of […]
Mailbox Safety: Put a Lock on It
Your paycheck is direct deposited, you pay all your bills online and your bank and credit card statements are sent to you electronically, so mail theft isn’t one of your big concerns, is it? Well, it should be. Identity theft affects up to one in 10 people, and mailboxes are one of the first places […]
