Keytek Home Security Advice

According to Halifax Home Insurance, there is a 10% increase in domestic burglaries and a 40% increase in thefts during the summer. With this in mind, are you doing all that you can to secure your home and prevent it from potential intruders this summer and in the following months? The Metropolitan Police advise that the Top Ten tips for securing your home are as follows:

1. Don't leave your keys or ID documents within easy reach of doors, letterboxes or windows.
2. Close and lock all doors and windows. If you have multi-locking door handles, lift the handle, lock it with the key and remove it - LIFT - LOCK - REMOVE. Put the key out of sight but in a safe place in case of fire.
3. Lock garages and sheds so garden tools and ladders can’t be used to break into your home.
4. Keep side gates locked and wheelie bins stored behind them.
5. Use timer switches linked to lights and a radio so it appears that someone is at home.
6. Invest in a safe for valuables and sentimental items and securely fix it to a solid surface.
7. Install a visible intruder alarm system - burglars don't want to be seen or heard. 
8. Install low level 'dusk till dawn' lighting to increase visibility and deter burglars. 
9. Keep side and rear boundaries high to restrict access and front boundaries low to remove hiding places.
10. Photograph and mark valuables and sentimental items with your postcode and house number/name. Register items with serial numbers at: immobilise.com

Now that you have some great advice to help make your home more secure, are you taking precautions for your own personal security? Whether you’re out and about or surfing the web, personal security should always be carefully considered. Take a look at our personal security page for some great tips to keep you safe! http://www.keytek.co.uk/personal-security.aspx

Don’t forget about your garden security! This can sometimes be overlooked, so make sure you are doing all you can to make it safe from potential intruders. For more information and some handy tips take a look at our Garden Security Blog! https://www.keytekshop.co.uk/home-garden-security

Source: http://content.met.police.uk/Article/Top-Ten-tips-for-securing-your-home/1400031421159/crimepreventionhomesecurity http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/about_us/projects_campaigns/abssummerlockin

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Master Suites, new office and business security resolutions!

It’s time to be more security conscious...

 

As part of your New Year’s resolutions for 2015 it may be worth thinking about being more security conscious when it comes to the security of your business or office.

Why not upgrade your office and business security by having a Master Suite system fitted by a local locksmith!

What is a Master Suite?

A Master Key suite is a state of the art system designed for operational convenience. It gives designated key holders access to specific areas or buildings, and the master key holder access to all locks on the suite.

How does a Master Suite work?

 

Alternative options...

Construction Master Keyring

This function enables constructers (builders) to issue a construction key that will operate all the cylinders under the system, once the property has been handed over to the tenant/owner the construction key is locked out once the cylinder is operated by the tenant/owners key. This system
eliminates the need for multiple keys during the build process.

Key Life or Landlords Systems

This system is designed to minimise the changing of door cylinders when tenants leave the property (for whatever reason) but do not return all copies of the key to the landlord. Key changes are designed into the cylinder so when a tenant leaves, the next tenant key once operated in the cylinder will lock out the previous tenant's key. Up to 4 key lives can be built into the cylinder. This type of arrangement is not normally under a master key as most landlords are not happy to hold master keys to tenant's properties.

All systems or suites described on this page will come with restricted keys therefore any additional keys required will need to be cut by the initial supplier. Anyone in possession of these restricted keys will not be able to get any additional keys cut unless they have authorisation to do so, giving you added peace of mind when it comes to the security of your business.

Business and Office Security Tips

• Be aware of anyone who visits your office or business. Install a visitors book in your main reception or entrance and ask anyone who isn’t an employee to sign in and sign out, you may want to consider time of
  arrival/departure and car registration.
• Check the ID of any tradesmen/suppliers.
• Ensure all valuables such as purses, wallets or mobile phones are not left in plain sight of a passerby.   
• Never leave a laptop in an unlocked office, meeting area or anywhere that is not secure.
• Keep your key fob or card on your person at all times and don’t loan it to other members of staff.
• Lock your computer when you are away from your desk to avoid being a victim of any fraudulent activity.
• Back up and encrypt any data that may be important and sensitive.
• Ensure all staff are using strong and multiple passwords.
• If your office or business has a staff car park ensure no valuables are left in any vehicles. 
• Draw any blinds or curtains once everyone has finished for the day to ensure any valuables/office equipment can’t be seen by any passersby.
• Make sure that all windows and doors are locked before leaving.

The 12 Home Security Tips of Christmas Infographic

‘Tis the season to be security conscious!

As the nights draw darker and colder, it is important to evaluate the security of your home and take measures to ensure your home isn’t an easy burglary target. During the winter period your home can be seen to be more vulnerable by an intruder, especially in the lead up to Christmas when you are more than likely to have unopened items of high value.

In the lead up to Christmas each day we will be posting a home security tip to help you stay secure over the Christmas period. As part of this we have put together an infographic...

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<p> <center> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0-_wHcBYRk3a09LM1dTOFMzdm8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvREeGO3GtS9E-gjCWcHyPhmegz14Rq5wGorJdHkGZFJOo5WHYOULty_YXHHoJ3vrCy1wljZ9DH5wiGd1MHgunyIF02v_atJM21avuR8gT3AiJ8JFdpqU-p8yvqWTYLm4wsNg57vmuxM/s1600/The-12-Home-Security-Tips-of-Christmas-Infographic.png' alt='The 12 Home Security Tips of Christmas' width='292px' height='1600px' border='0'/></a><br /><br /><b>Christmas Home Security Infographic by <a href="http://blog.keytek.co.uk/2014/12/christmas-home-security-infographic.html" target="_blank">Keytek Locksmiths</b></a></center> </p> <br>