Crime: The importance of keys discipline

For many people keys are just a nuisance, forever losing and finding them.

But few knows the importance of keys discipline and how it can be an important tool in preventing crime. But what is keys discipline?

• Key storage areas – It is important to establish a specific key storage area (such as key hooks behind the least used kitchen cupboard door) for all household keys.

• Family members should be disciplined to always leave all keys there.

• The key storage area must be easily accessible to family members but inaccessible to outsiders and concealed from their view.

• Copies of all household keys should be kept in a central, well-concealed key safe or secure storage place.

• Family key disciplines – All keys must automatically be returned to their pre-determined storage areas directly after use. This will prevent searching for keys when guests arrive or in the event of an emergency.

• Everyone in the household should be trained to keep all security doors locked at all times

• Do not leave keys in the locks of any doors, whether they are open or closed.

• Never mark your key ring with your address or other personal particulars.

• File off any serial or code numbers on your keys – do not make it easy for someone to obtain a copy.

• When servicing your car, always remove your house keys if kept in the car, or from your car key ring.

• When you go out, take only the most necessary keys with you. Leave any others safely stored at home.

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