Police warn: Outdated doors open the door to burglars!

Police warn: Outdated doors open the door to burglars!

There has been an increasing number of burglaries in the Salzland district recently, which has prompted the police to urgently warn against outdated locking technology on house and apartment doors. Old doors are particularly vulnerable because their locks are often very easy to overcome. This is often done through the use of lever tools that can easily pull the outdated trunnion mechanisms from their guides. In this context, the police offer free consultations to check citizens' security against burglary. These discussions can be arranged either with the regional area officer or directly at the police station.

“We want to uncover the weak points in the houses and apartments and keep burglars away for as long as possible,” emphasizes Police Commissioner Sabrina Montag. The consultations aim to identify possible security gaps and then establish contact with certified specialist companies who can help improve burglary protection. A list of these specialist companies is available from Technical Prevention, which is available to residents.

Urgent security measures required

The seriousness of the situation is underscored by an incident last Sunday morning: a break-in in the north of the Salzland district resulted in a significant loss for the owners. When they entered their property, they discovered an unknown man who immediately fled. The light inside the house was still on while a door was forced open. The thieves stole personal items, cash and jewelry worth a total of 3,000 euros.

To prevent such incidents, the police recommend retrofitting windows and doors. This is easy to do with retrofit systems that have been tested in accordance with the standards of DIN 18104 Parts 1 and 2. Although tested burglary-resistant doors are ideal, they are not absolutely necessary. Effective burglary protection can also be achieved through a robust basic construction, carefully coordinated door leaves, door frames, door hinges and locks.

A variety of ways to improve security

Side entrance doors can also be reinforced with solid sliding bolts, strong counter bars or crossbar locks. It is important that new fuses are installed professionally, as only then will they be fully effective. There is also easy access to address records from specialist companies that can provide such mechanical security devices based on police recommendations. These lists are available on the Internet; A search with “Proof of address for mechanical safety devices” and the appropriate federal state quickly brings the desired results.

For further tips on burglary security and specific information on preventive measures, it is worth taking a look at the website burglary-protection-counselor.de to throw. It is high time to actively prevent potential burglars and create a feeling of security in your own home. After all, who wants strangers to show up uninvited in their own home?

So reconsider your security measures and take advantage of the free offers from the police to optimally secure your home. Because the best protection is the one that is there from the start!