It would cheer them to steal your Christmas Nov 28, 2008
Lock your home with deadbolts. Stop mail deliveries when away; have a neighbor watch your home; get an automatic lights timer or leave TVs or radios on. (Albany Times Union)
Stay safe this holiday season Nov 27, 2008
Make sure all doors and windows have secondary locks (window pins, deadbolts, dowels, etc. and use them. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Here's tips to protect your home Nov 15, 2008
Your home alarm system and deadbolts on the door serve as a last line of defense that only come into play when a burglar has taken the final step and is breaking into your home. But your first warning shouldn t be the sound of a door being forced or the scream of a burglar alarm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Police chief calls robbers 'opportunistic bullies' Oct 31, 2008
If homes have glass windows in their doors, they should use deadbolts opened by keys on both sides. Sometimes just a "Beware of Dog" sign even if there is no dog, or unfriendly "No Solicitors" sign may discourage burglars, they said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ace to get new site in Cary Village get Ace store Cary store quits old old stand Oct 31, 2008
In Raleigh, Category 5 Security Doors is opening this weekend at 5209 Capital Blvd., selling doors for homes and businesses that contain shatter-resistant glass, heavy-duty deadbolts, steel reinforcements and other materials stronger than those found in a typical door. On average, a single door ranges from about $1,800 to $3,200. (News & Observer)
No-key door-lock upgrades Oct 25, 2008
The new levers and deadbolts are electronic and can keep track of who's coming and going. And you can operate them with your cellphone no matter where you are. (AZCentral -- Home)
Grants to help fix up homes (7) Oct 3, 2008
Eligible work includes: Painting, stucco repair, repair and replacement of damaged wood siding, replacement of windows and window frames, replacement of exterior doors, door hardware and deadbolts, repair and replacement of roofs, landscaping and several others. A city-approved contractor would perform the repairs and improvements. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
What Common Dangers Are Lurking in Your Home? ShopSmart Reveals Tips on How to Fix Home Hazards Sep 16, 2008
Fire Risks: To prevent fires and burns, make sure all floors have working smoke alarms, house dangling electrical wires in an electrical box, unplug kitchen appliances when not in use and keep the key to deadbolts nearby at all times. Risks For Kids: Don't buy inflatable pools and, if trampolines are a must, enclose them with safety nets and supervise children at all times. (PR Newswire)
Apartment residents rest easier with anti-crime plan Sep 9, 2008
The complex must meet certain safety standards, including adequate lighting, 180-degree peepholes on all doors, 1-inch deadbolts on all exterior doors ... Improvements, from thicker deadbolts to 180-degree peepholes, generally cost between $5,000 and $10,000, depending on the size of the community. (Florida Times-Union)
United Way tours local organizations Aug 14, 2008
The house is equipped with security cameras and monitors, panic buttons and deadbolts, but these measures remain unobtrusive and the House retains a homelike feel, with a checkered tablecloth in the kitchen, comfy furniture and pictures on the walls. Earlene Marion, house manager, said there are currently five adults and four children living in the facility, which can house 19 people altogether. (Pekin Times, IL)
12 guns stolen during robbery at east-side home Jul 31, 2008
Jarhead71 wrote on Jul 30, 2008 11:39 PM:" Everyone should have a security peep hole in their outside doors and deadbolts locked. B-N is NOT the safe, small, twin cities we all grew up in. When the door bell rings, I answer the door, not my wife, unless she is home alone. Then, she peers out to make sure the person is known or expected workman/delivery person. If none of the above, she does not answer the door. I agree with those that think these scum knew exactly what they wanted and exactly... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Simple Family Safety Plan Jun 19, 2008
"We have double-locking deadbolts, meaning we need the keys to get out of the house if the door is locked," says Gloeckler, "So we have designated key-hanging places so we can find them quickly in case of an emergency.". Pick a meeting spot. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Lock out crime this summer Jun 15, 2008
By and , Staff Writers Saturday, June 14, 2008. At the Simpson Reef Overlook, and all other state parks along the Oregon Coast, yellow signs are a visible reminder to visitors to keep an eye on their cars and whats inside. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Lock out crime this summer. Lock out crime this summer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Door Jamb Armor Emerges As a Real Door Security Solution for National Home Invasion and Burglary Epidemic May 2, 2008
Door Jamb Armor products will work on almost any entry door, including doors with multiple deadbolts (or privacy locks). Door Jamb Armor has received significant coverage in light of the recent upswing in home invasions and burglaries across the country. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Officials Tell How Sect in West Texas Was Raided Apr 12, 2008
The authorities called in a locksmith to open the gate, but they were unable to move the deadbolts to open the front doors of the temple. They tried to use a jaws of life tool, normally used to remove people trapped in cars after accidents, to open the doors. (New York Times)
Message to Lithonia: Stop the silliness Apr 12, 2008
Deadbolts safeguard your home and family with superior protection against attack by crowbar, hammer, disgruntled political adversaries, wrench, saw, lock pick and kick-in. With that kind of security, you can spend less time comparing brands and more time checking your schedule for booking dates on Jerry Springer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Crime & punishment Apr 8, 2008
Even if not on the ground floor, don t forget to use deadbolts and other security hardware. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Frisky Business Apr 6, 2008
My buddy Matt had a hypothesis that since many couples meet at a time when they are living with roommates or, worse, their families, hotel rooms, with their steel doors and deadbolts, offer a level of privacy they can get nowhere else. After all, there's no such thing as a "Do not disturb" sign when you're cohabitating with a bunch of roomies who are privy to every creak of your bedsprings. (Boston Globe)
Home, safe home Apr 4, 2008
Harvey s Lock Shop and Security Systems installed the deadbolts. Technicians also suggested that when the Hjorts travel, they. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Attempted rape foiled (2001) Mar 15, 2008
If they have deadbolts, that s even better. Consider the security around your homes. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Break-ins frustrate police in South Boston Mar 7, 2008
In most cases, the front door had been left open or the locks were weak, police said, urging landlords and homeowners to install deadbolts. The burglars have struck all floors of the low-rise brick apartment buildings and freshly painted houses that dot South Boston, historically a working-class neighborhood of families that in recent years has seen an influx of young professionals moving into refurbished and newly built condos. (Boston Globe)
10 Tips: Renting rather than buying? Mar 6, 2008
Also check state and local laws to find out whether your landlord is obligated to provide renters with certain safety devices, such as window locks or deadbolts. You can get help finding this information at your local library or through this. (MSNBC -- Business)
Locksmithing - a key profession (2/28) Feb 29, 2008
On a more pressing note, not only do Tommy and his fellow workers unlock cars, they work on safes, install deadbolts and padlocks, rekey, and make duplicates and master keys. We often have to go into places of business when an employee leaves and change the combination on a safe. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Walberg mystery continues Feb 3, 2008
Instead, he added deadbolts. "You don't work for 30 years to get to that job and leave for no reason," says Jason Walberg. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Officials offer tips to stop theft Jan 26, 2008
"Double-keyed deadbolts are the best way to go. And one can take it one step further and remind people to lock their car doors and to keep things out of plain view - both in the home, outside the home and inside a vehicle. "People looking to steal anything is going to take something in plain view over having to look for something to steal," he said. "The best advice we can give is use your common sense. " Secure personal valuables inside the home as well."Almost every home you walk into has a... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
• A Frightening Obsession Dec 21, 2007
" The family has lived with the threats, and it has been painful. The victim's grandmother testified that, after receiving the letters, she had deadbolts and peep holes installed on her doors and caller ID on her phone. She had panic attacks if a strange car was in the neighborhood and recurring nightmares of walking into her home and up the steps to her kitchen only to find Perone seated at the table and her granddaughter's severed head resting on it. "I'm convinced the next time this animal is... (FOX61, CT)
3 Grinches’ convicted of stealing gifts Dec 19, 2007
Using deadbolts on front doors and lock on gates all help in keeping prowlers out, he said ... - Use deadbolts on front doors and locks on gates. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Boiling point: Merriman questions Chargers' commitment Nov 19, 2007
Louie wrote on Nov 18, 2007 6:07 PM:" It appears that the deadbolts really are intent on backing into the playoffs atop the pathetic AFC Worst with a 9-7 record, if they can even manage THAT. All last year, they found ways to win. This year, they keep finding ways to lose. I believe Dean and AJ have actually found a way to turn lemonade into lemons. ". john wrote on Nov 18, 2007 7:03 PM:" Somebody please take Phillip Rivers and Norv Turner to Emergency Ward for Catscans- they must be suffering... (North County Times)
Police chasing leads, rumors Nov 7, 2007
Equip your home with peepholes, deadbolts and chain locks and never give the impression that you are home alone if strangers telephone or come to your door. "Don't unlock your door until you are sure of the person on the other side," Claybrook said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Boathouse fire ruled as arson Nov 2, 2007
The floating shacks were all secured with either deadbolts or padlocks and were not occupied at the time of the fire or the night before, he said. None of the boathouses are wired for electricity and there were no heating elements that could have sparked a fire. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Woman confronts burglar in home Oct 16, 2007
My suggestion is deadbolts, he said, encouraging homeowners to invest in them. I think this guy will come back and do it again. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Parents remember 1996 murder of daughter Oct 5, 2007
"The committee chairman said he had 25 e-mails on his desk opposing Nan's Law. The chairman also changed the wording so that deadbolts would still be required, the background checks wouldn't. "He brought the bill out of committee for a floor vote," Mr. Toder said. "It passed but it was far too late for the Senate to act. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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Bloomsburg is also equipping all of its classrooms with deadbolts so they can be locked from the inside, and expects that process to be complete by the end of the current semester. Additionally, Rugen said administrators will rely more heavily on outside sources, like the Internet, to keep track of what s happening on campus. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Push for personal privacy Aug 31, 2007
Deadbolts and locks that require keys are must-haves for front, back and side doors ... Deadbolts that are typically for entry doors also can be used. (Fresno Bee)
"Get Wise" To Door Locks Aug 31, 2007
If there is glass near your door - a place where a burglar can smash through, reach in and operate the locking mechanism - you may want to consider double-cylinder deadbolts that require a key both inside AND outside. There are also high-security locks that cannot be picked or drilled, but they are expensive, so you have to decide how much lock you need and how much you want to spend. (WREG.com, TN)
Police urge residents to be safety conscious Aug 25, 2007
Install deeply set deadbolts onto exterior doors. If you have a burglar alarm, make sure to set it, even if you are at home watching television. (Derby Valley Gazette, CT)
Stop crime & save trees Aug 21, 2007
Check your deadbolts and make sure they re sturdy especially in the older homes. Check the window locks and if you have time, think about pinning then together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
After several recent attacks on women, sheriff announces plans to offer firearm training class Aug 17, 2007
make sure homes are secure when traveling all deadbolts locked, lights left on timers, newspapers stopped, and mail held at the post office or collected by a trusted neighbor who has a travel schedule. Copyright 1998-2007. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Rest easier with home safety devices Aug 14, 2007
Deadbolts: The wisdom of the use of double-cylinder deadbolts (key operated on both sides) is a debatable issue. Most law enforcement agencies recommend the use of double-cylinder deadbolts to keep burglars from being able to open your door by simply breaking glass in the door and reaching in to unlock the deadbolt ... Whether or not to use double-cylinder deadbolts is a personal decision. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Neighborhood unites to combat crime Aug 9, 2007
The best thing to do, according to Campbell County Sheriff s Office Major Steven Hutcherson, who attended the meeting, is to install motion lights and deadbolts and lock vehicles. He urged residents to take expensive items out of their vehicles and call the Sheriff s office if they see suspicious characters. (Altivista Journal, VA)
* Hackers strut their stuff in Las Vegas Aug 6, 2007
"There are lot of them; lots of deadbolts with similar weakness.". Tobias said he refuses to publish details of "defeating" the locks because they are used in places ranging from homes and banks to the White House and the Pentagon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hackers click locks open at conference ... Aug 5, 2007
"There are lot of them; lots of deadbolts with similar weakness.". Tobias said he notified Medeco by email repeatedly during the past two months about cracking their deadbolt locks and hasn't gotten a reply. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Deadly home invasion shatters vision of suburbia in Cheshire Jul 29, 2007
Pasha, who said she's installing new deadbolts on her doors, said she knows another mother and father who hosted a birthday slumber party and worked in shifts to stay up all night to watch over the children. "They felt like some adult should stay awake all night," Pasha said. (Newsday -- State)
Life sentence Jul 25, 2007
The next day, Whitmore let the boy call his mother briefly, then took him to an abandoned house in Whitewood which he secured with deadbolts. Whitmore sexually assaulted the boy at the house many times throughout the next week, as well as in a hotel outside Regina. (Times Colonist)
Guard your castle Jul 10, 2007
- Schlage Keyed Entry with Auto Lock: Deadbolts come in either single-cylinder or double-cylinder models. A single-cylinder deadbolt has a keyed cylinder on the outside of the home and a thumb-turn on the inside. (AZCentral -- Home)
Relative warned woman's family Jun 14, 2007
I now have deadbolts keyed on both sides. I have windows screwed shut on the outside and if he has outside play time I have to get a visual sighting every few minutes to make sure he hasn't climbed the gate and escaped again. (Pensacola News Journal)
Homeowners fighting back against thieves Jun 3, 2007
At minimum, to protect homes from burglars, police recommend security devices and deadbolts that require inside and outside locks. Other preventive measures include floodlights, motion detectors and dogs to create commotion. (Pearland Journal, TX)
They'll be praying for success at Saratoga May 28, 2007
Once again police advise residents to add deadbolts, store heirlooms in an unexpected spot (not a jewelry box) and to invest in an alarm system. -- Kate Gurnett. (Albany Times Union)
Crackdown on gangs yields results May 24, 2007
Spota said officials would continue to focus on activities at the Crystal Bar in Riverhead, where an inspection uncovered hazardous wiring and deadbolts on exit doors, among other violations. Spota called the bar a "haven for drug activity" but said no drugs were found there. (Newsday -- Long Island)
In–your–face gospel mission riles Nauvoo Apr 23, 2007
Shaken, the Hulses installed deadbolts on their doors and floodlights around their storefront. They began checking their car's gas cap for any sign of tampering. (The Hawk Eye)
DRM: Delusional Restrictions Management Apr 3, 2007
It does not matter how many deadbolts are on your door if your windows are open. Every media distribution system, whether for music or movies, has left at least one window wide open. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Mandelblit: Cowardly Thugs Target Senior Citizens Mar 17, 2007
Use deadbolts locks on all exterior doors. Keep your doors locked at all times, even when you are inside. (Newsmax)
Iraqi Christians face hard times Mar 16, 2007
Rihab and Nasrin, who have put several locks and deadbolts on the door of their two-room apartment, say they are haunted by memories of Baghdad. Militants kidnapped their brother, Muhanna, tied him up in a deserted house and tortured him before killing him. (USA Today -- News)
Nightmare on E Street Mar 6, 2007
Earlier in the year, the Salters had put deadbolts on their bedroom door because the couple heard sounds outside their home on several occasions. More than once, they had called the police department because of the disturbances. (Thomaston Times, GA)
What do you do if.... Someone breaks into your home? Feb 26, 2007
Deadbolts are better and remember any type of lock is only as good as the hardware that holds it. So check your latch plates and make sure the hardware fits well together. (10NBC.com, NY)
$1,000 Reward Offered To Help Find Robber Feb 17, 2007
"More lighting, securing locks on our gates, adding more deadbolts to every entryway in our house," said Mike Madrid. Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the Sacramento Sheriff's Department at 916-443-4357 to leave a tip. (KCRA 3, CA)
The comfort level keeps going up Feb 1, 2007
Install deadbolts on doors and windows that lock from the inside. Maintain an inventory of gear kept on board. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Group looks to raise awareness of sta... Jan 29, 2007
Kits include handheld personal alarms, disposable cameras, security deadbolts and a book of safety tips for stalking victims. Martin said Heartly House wants to continue to provide counseling, help stalking victims make safety plans and assist them in pursuing legal action against their stalkers. (Frederick News-Post)
WEF delegates face their darkest fears Jan 24, 2007
This week, Heinecke brings his drapes and deadbolts to the 37th World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he aims to usher luminaries such as BP chief executive John Browne and Coca-Cola chief Neville Isdell into a pitch-black sensory deprivation chamber alongside Google chief executive Eric Schmidt, Citigroup chief executive Charles Prince and hedge fund Third Point's chief executive, Daniel Loeb. It is never easy being a global leader in Davos, and Heinecke plans to turn this... (Business Report, South Africa)
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Installation of deadbolts, security alarms and security lights are a good idea, Osborne said. There were 904 cases of either theft of property, burglary or breaking and entering in Searcy in 2006, an increase from 2005. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
