Home Security Articles Reflect On Sean Taylor’s Death
The recent tragedy of the death of NFL player Sean Taylor in a home invasion has spawned many home security articles and much interest in security measures everyone can take to avoid such a disaster. For many, this will mean purchasing a new home security door lock with better features than what they now own.
There are several common themes when it comes to home security articles. The universal theme is that a keeping your exterior doors locked and to have a good home security lock. Locks are the obvious first line of defense, but many articles also recommend alarms and other home security devices.
A lock is worthless if it isn’t used, so all family members should get in the habit of locking doors. Please don’t keep a spare key in an obvious hiding place, such as on top of a door frame or under the welcome mat. If you are afraid of accidentally locking yourself out, leave a spare key with a neighbor you trust, or put one in a lock box with a code.
The different types of locks and how safe they are is mentioned often in home security articles. Old locks with skeleton keys are not great or safe, but it is also easy to defeat many modern locks also. If it’s possible to break your lock with a credit card, then anyone can.
A security lock is only as good as its box which needs to be anchored securely in the door frame using 3″ screws or nails or larger. Make sure it is rated “kick proof” and that the bolt itself is at least 1 1/2 “long. If there is window glass near the location of the lock, a special type of lock is required which can’t be opened just by breaking the glass and reaching in to turn the lock. Before installing a new lock, be sure to check the local building codes to make sure you’re within the code.
Writers of home security articles might fall back on that old chestnut concerning broken locks and silenced alarms. The typical advice is to hide in an isolated space such as a closet, and attempt to reach the authorities with a mobile phone. Should you be discovered, do not stare directly at the miscreants. However, you should attempt to pay close enough attention to be able to identify unique features or markings such as a tattoo. However, it is best to simply not be in that situation.
Since the tragic death of NFL player Sean Taylor, who was a victim in a home invasion, there have been numerous home security articles and an increased interest in the security measures you can take to avoid such an occurrence. For many people, this will mean a new home security door lock that is an improvement over the one they currently have. Many articles will state the importance of having a secure home security lock and making sure it is locked on all doors that lead outside or will advocate for the use of alarm systems and home security services. However, using locks is the basis.
- Rex Freiberger