Did you know that improper door plans could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars? Yes—you read that correctly. If your door plans specify doors and hardware that violate ADA code, you could be fined $55,000-$110,000 per violation. Yikes! And that’s not the only way they can cost you. Here are the top three ways […]
Read moreI am a very active member of a local Facebook page that helps reconnect lost pets with their owners. This morning I saw a post for a sweet old lab that got out when a home was burglarized. The unfortunate reality is that home invasions are a real possibility and every one of us needs […]
Read moreWith the tragic increase in school shootings over the past few years, a great deal of focus has been placed on exactly how we can make our schools safer. A lot of this conversation begins with the basic topic of security. What types of locking devices or other means of security could schools employ that […]
Read morePicture this scenario: Your trusted store manager John Doe has keys to your store. John has the ability to lock and unlock the store, arm and disarm the security system, and gain access to the safe. In essence, all of the store’s money lies in your trusted manager’s hands. But wait – it turns out […]
Read morePanic bars are one of the most important pieces of hardware in your facilities. They are supposed to keep the bad guys out and they are supposed to let employees and patrons quickly exit in case of emergency. Unfortunately, time and time again, we see makeshift security measures put in place on exit doors that […]
Read moreCommercial safes are nothing new to the loss prevention world, since being patented in 1835 safes have done nothing but increase in security and presence. Which means it’s probably not necessary to spell out the benefits of installing a safe and protecting the valuables of your facility, business or home. Widely considered non-negotiable, commercial safes […]
Read moreA study conducted in 2012 found that Seventy-five percent of employees have stolen from their employers at least once, and over thirty-seven percent have committed the crime at least twice. The resulting loss for these businesses in 2012 was a staggering $50,000,000 in employee theft alone. Not to mention general shrinkage and waste, the numbers […]
Read moreMany of our readers as well as those of us at LockNet work in security. It’s our primary responsibility to minimize risk, be it life safety or theft. We make contingency plans, backup contingency plans, and then backups for the backup plans. Unfortunately, regardless of how much forethought we give, no amount of planning could […]
Read moreUnfortunately, animals are a frequent problem in our industry. They usually come in rodent form and are famous for finding any crevice through which they can to sneak into your facility. On the bright side, we’re not the only ones who have unwanted guests of the animal variety. A couple kept coming home to puddles […]
Read moreTrend tracking can be exhausting on a large scale, and within the door and hardware industry new concepts seem to be emerging at lightning speed. While it may seem tedious, all successful businesses keep an eye on industry trends and ways to stay ahead, or at least with, the pack through innovation or early implementation. […]
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