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212.206.7777With the increasing proliferation of package deliveries, porch thefts have become as common as ever. There’s a few deterrent and active security based measures that home and business owners can use to help discourage package theft – in this blog entry, the security and access control installation experts here at SOS Locksmith will provide detail as to combating porch theft.
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Since burglary is such a common crime, there’s tons of measurable facts and statistics surrounding what times of day, entrances, and even items are involved in both residential and commercial burglaries. In this blog post, the home security experts here at SOS Locksmith will detail the most commonly stolen items from homes, so that our residential clients can be better protected against this unfortunately common crime.
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Here at SOS Locksmith, we specialize in improving the security of a wide range of residential and commercial properties. If you want to make sure your home as protected as possible, you need to determine what security upgrades it needs. You can accomplish this by touring your property, and assessing any of it’s security holes, and where they can be filled. Make sure to write a thorough list about any fixes or upgrades that your home security could benefit from. In this blog entry, the home security experts here at SOS Locksmith will detail some of the ways that you can spot – and improve – security infrastructure red flags while touring the exterior and exterior of your home.
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Professional locksmiths can help implement lock-based security plans that are of fantastic security benefit to apartment complexes. Common issues that affect apartment complex management like re-keying, crime, and lockouts can easily be handled with the assistance of the professional lock installation and repair team here at SOS Locksmith. In this blog post, some of our expert team of locksmith technicians will detail some of the major benefits of utilizing professional locksmith assistance for your apartment complex.
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Have you ever experienced the stress of trying to get into your front door and struggling to find the right key on a crowded and chaotic keyring? Is your keyring so disorganized that it’s become a major inconvenience? In this blog post, the expert residential and commercial locksmiths here at SOS Locksmith will detail some fantastically easy key organization tips that will greatly simplify your life.
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The majority of burglaries actually occur during the day when people are at work and school; however, in most people’s mind’s eye, burglaries only happen under cover of darkness – a delusion that many burglars exploit in order to attack people’s homes when they are left unprotected. Here’s a guide from the residential locksmith experts at SOS Locksmith on how to prevent burglaries that occur during the daytime.
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When most people think of Spring cleaning, they simply envision dusting their curtains or resorting their bathroom cabinets. However, Spring cleaning is actually a fantastic opportunity to bolstering one’s home security, ensuring that their possessions and family are protected during the coming Summer months. Here’s a guide from the residential lock installation and residential security experts at SOS Locksmith on how you can utilize your Spring cleaning in order to bolster your home security.
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With massive technological strides being made in the residential security sector in the last few years, there’s a plethora of fantastic electronic lock options for homeowners – or even commercial business owners. One of the most convenient varieties of contemporary electronic locks are Wifi connectable deadbolts. In this brief blog post, the electronic lock installation experts at SOS Locksmith will detail what the best Wifi connectable deadbolts are, so you can understand which one’s will serve your personal needs the best.
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Sliding glass doors are usually positioned in the back of homes, and are a welcome sight for burglars, as they are pretty easy to break through. Sliding glass doors can allow burglars entrance into a home even if the front door is protected through a strong deadbolt lock – since these doors are usually only protected by nothing but a latch. Here’s a guide prepared by our home security experts as to how to maintain a strong and secure home that has glass sliding doors.
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Double locked doors are often used by people who want double security for their home , most often since the majority of burglaries take place during the day when people aren’t home. Here’s SOS Locksmith ’s guide to double locks, illustrating the supreme security benefits that they offer homes.
If you live in an area with high amounts of crime, installing a double lock can really give you some of the added protection that it needs. Double locks will force burglars to take more time trying to pick or break through an additional lock, which acts as both a deterrent in the first place, and a major hinderance. Remember, that if you have double locked doors, that you need to protect all windows closed and locked as well.
Two shoddy locks won’t make much of a difference. However, if your door is fitted with two locks of a high quality, it will really offer your home a massive level of protection that is simply unbeatable. A quality deadbolt is made of hardened steel, and in a double layer can prevent even some of the most seasoned burglars from being able to enter your home.
Insurance companies often request homeowners to install double sets of locks, and if your home does suffer an unfortunate breakin, there’s a higher chance that the insurance company will compensate you for lost property when they can see that you’ve protected your home with double locks. Additionally, your insurance premiums will be much lower when you install two locks.
You can lessen fire risks by installing a pair of single bolt locks that require a key to lock from outside, but can be easily opened from inside through a twist doorknob. While you might lock yourself outside, these locks add both security and fire safety to your home, preventing people from coming in, but also allowing you to conveniently leave whenever you want.
Surveillance cameras can be extremely important aspects of full security systems , and they have a plethora of specific benefits. New York City businesses always have security cameras, you can notice them on the street. NYC business owners, landlords, or even apartment dwellers understand the importance of security in such a large city, and utilize CCTV systems for both the peace of mind they can provide people, as well as their full range of practical benefits.
Security camera systems can help make workplaces much more secure – and if you’re seeking an extra level of security, we advise you to speak to your local commercial locksmith about the efficacy of this important safety feature.
Closed circuit television systems, or CCTV systems, can help people stay abreast of the security of their residence or business. These systems have multiple benefits. You can utilize CCTV systems to watch your property in real-time down to the second, making it a 24/7 security guard. You also have the option of recording all captured footage so you can review it at any later time you want – which is a fantastic feature if you do end up suffering an unfortunate burglary – as it can help instantly identify the perpetrator. If you provide this footage to local police or insurance figures it can greatly help your case or claims of loss if anything from a burglary to a vandalism or sudden, strange fire occurs.
CCTV systems can be hidden, if you’re looking to find a monitoring solution in somewhat more discreet of a fashion, or can be mounted in an easily spotted place – which is a great strategy of deterrence. Anybody passing your property and considering a break-in may notice the CCTV system and change their minds about even attempting the crime – opting to move on to another property that seems to lack a security system. This is just one of the many reasons that CCTV systems actively guard against vandalism or crime in New York City homes or businesses.
Gun safes have interiors that are meant to hold long guns, such as rifles, shotguns, carbines, and muskets. Long guns are usually defined by the extended lengths of their barrels, as opposed to the length of the weapon mechanisms itself. The National Firearms Act sets a minimum length for shotgun barrels at 18 inches and 16 inches for rifles. The majority of gun safes are at least 53 inches tall, however their specific size and layouts are different based on the model and manufacturer.
Gun safes are somewhat cheaper than home safes of similar sizes, since they are more widely manufactured and more intensely discounted. They are available in many sizes and colors, including bright, pastelly, pink varieties.
Gun safes are usually rated as Residential Security Containers (or RSCs.) Some un-rated gun safes are available, which isn’t a problem for people that are unaware of the rating system – however, many insurance companies offer protection for safes that meet a minimum RSC rating. These companies monitor the rating of safes based on the thickness of the door and body steel. They can be rated from B down the alphabet scale. The RSC listings are made based on testing by professional safe-crackers who attempt to gain entry into the safe working off complete blueprints of the lock mechanism. If these technician/testers cannot gain entry into the safe within 5 minutes, then that model and make of safe will receive a letter certification.
Most gun safes are fire rated between 20 minutes to over 2 hours. Gun safe manufacturers have the option of using a wide variety of testing groups, and can even fund their own tests. Because of this, fire tests for gun safes aren’t uniformly applied across the range of separate brands; if you’re looking for a specifically fire rated gun safe, it might be smart to research the exact specifications for the manufacturer’s testing to ensure that it qualifies for your requirements.
Important things to consider
Consider the value of the property you will be placing in the safe when purchasing it; this way you can have a clearer idea of what rating you will require.
If you’re buying a fingerprint scanner safe, enter the same fingerprint multiple times from different angles – this way, in case of an emergency where you need to quickly open the safe, you can be sure that the safe will be able to get opened quickly and easily.
