"Triangle of Security" Recommended by Locksmith and Safe Advisors
Three Legs of Protection
First Leg - Protection and Deterrence (High Security Mechanical Locks and Keys).
Second Leg - Protection (Safes & Vaults).
Third Leg - Detection and Notification (Burglar Alarms, CCTV, Electronic Access Control).
The order of the legs of the Triangle is important. The "Peace of Mind" that you receive when you follow the three security steps represent money well invested. Protection and Deterrence are the first step for both homeowner and business owners because if you can stop the crime and protect your property and family, your are better off. It is not true that the proper locks only keep the honest people out. High Quality Locks extend the length of time it takes criminals to break in and lowers the success rate for criminals.
If you have more "security" and your neighbor has less, which property would you try to break in to? Safes and Vaults can protect your business and personal property. There are some things that can not be protect with insurance. Some of those things that can not be protected with insurance can be protected with a safe. And, if you still want insurance you may be entitled to a premium discount if you have a safe.
Detection & Notification come last because they don't stop any criminal activity. Businesses and Residences have Alarms and Cameras because we know that they are helpful AFTER something bad happens. |