With calls to defund the police in many places, some local governments are cutting police budgets. As a result, more people are realizing they need to improve their home’s security. Understanding how criminals operate can be helpful. With this in mind, we at First Lock and Security Technologies would like to share some helpful recommendations…
Everyone wants to think of their home as the most secure place in the world. There is no reason that your home shouldn’t be just that. Unfortunately, every 15 seconds a home invasion occurs. This means that it is more important than ever to ensure your home has the security protocols in place to keep…
As the restrictions are loosening, many people are wanting to get out of the homes they have been locked in for quarantine. Where everyone still needs to practice social distancing and sanitation, it is understandable there will be people who are taking advantage of the summer months to visit relatives and get out of town…
Is it about time your business leaves traditional lock and keys behind and moves to a more modern way of handling who has access to your building? In addition to any type of high security lock or key control system, you may be interested in electronic control of employee access. First Lock & Security Technologies…
The locks on your doors are essential in creating a safe haven in your home. It is so important that it should be a top priority when you are thinking about your home and security. If you don’t have effective locks on your home, there is no way you can feel safe. That being said,…
Most businesses give out keys to their building(s) to provide employee’s access. However, when providing key access to a number of different employees or even a single employee, you should ask yourself, how successful is your key control policy? Without a proper key policy your business is vulnerable. When considering how many doors are accessed…
Historical figures are frequently remembered for the primary contribution they made on impacting the world, having specific acts, talents, or other such noteworthy attributes. Few can name any famous historical figure that was known solely for his abilities in the locksmith industry since being a locksmith is a humble trade. Though these historical figures made…
Lock picking or lock bumping is a concern for residential and commercial properties and should not be overlooked. Criminals may seek to bypass locks by picking or lock bumping. You will need to install high security locks cylinders in order to prevent these types of attacks. How Easy is it to Pick or Bump a…
Most people do not give too much thought to using a key to lock their doors as it is so commonplace. With the history and use of lock and keys over the centuries, we at First Lock & Security Technologies would like to offer some interesting facts surrounding locks and keys. Antique Chinese Locks were…
If you own an apartment complex, one of your top priorities should be the safety and welfare of your tenants. There is a lot that goes into this responsibility and one of them happens to be the locks on the property. There are some locks that simply need to be rekeyed on a regular basis…
