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Protecting Your Home against Lock Bumping
The 999 method, commonly known as lock bumping, is the latest
criminal trend to hit the streets. Nowadays, wrongdoings that involved
lock bumping have been highlighted all over the news. You need to be
wary of what it is if you haven’t heard of it yet. Lock bumping isn’t a new
method. The truth is that long before it became dominant within
burglars, lock bumping was used by locksmiths.
Fortunately, there are several ways you can do to protect your
home against lock bumping.
Install Security Pins
You could either contact a locksmith or take your locks to their shop for them to install unique pins that would make the lock more difficult to bump. These pins are also known as security pins. They are created to connect before they reach the shear line of the lock. Your lock will not be fully bump proof. However, the principle is that a criminal wants a fast exit and entry to a house. Thus, it might deter them if your lock is taking longer to bump.
Anti-Lock Bumping Devices
There are some extremely cheap anti-lock devices on the market nowadays if you are on a limited budget. This includes a thumb turn guard developed to stop the thumb turn component of a deadbolt from turning. The key cannot turn when the thumb turn cannot rotate. This means that the deadbolt cannot retract back inside the lock. While cheap, this might not be the most ideal choice for an exterior door because it also stops the key of the lock from unlocking the door. However, you could get a lightweight commercial grade lock for a few dollars more. You could use these devices for entry doors. After that, you can utilize anti-lock bumping devices on your interior doors.
Security Camera
It is difficult to prove to insurance firms that a claim is real without hiring an expert forensic locksmith. The reason for this is that lock bumping doesn’t leave any noticeable sign of damage. You should install cameras by your main doors as an additional security measure. You could submit this proof to the insurance company to prove that you’re actually a victim of lock bumping if you’re able to offer a video of the intrusion.
Neighborhood Watch
Be wary and alert of your surroundings. You could communicate with your neighbors and create a handy neighborhood watch site. The truth is that this is becoming a rising trend throughout the United States. This website will enable your neighbors to know whenever you are away. Thus, you could monitor your house.
Clear Visibility
You should keep the landscaping around your house as tidy as you can. Burglars typically search for bushes that cover the house so they could hide behind it while they are trying to open the door. Areas that have good lighting and huge open spaces discourage these intruders. One of the several methods that you can follow is to add motion sensors to your home.
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