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Physical Security Procedures After a Robbery

In our industry we see a lot of break-ins and robberies. (Hey, it’s the security industry. You can’t expect anything less.) However, it’s overwhelming to anyone who doesn’t see this type of thing on a daily basis. We’re often called by panicked facility managers saying: “My store was just robbed. What should we do?” Because […]

Key System Costs: Three Ways to Reduce Expenses

I went to the grocery store last weekend, and guess what I got to buy? SPONGES! (That was my attempt at being excited.) If you’re like me, you never go to the grocery store excited to spend money on sponges. You are only buying them because you need them, and you just want a sponge […]

Rekeys: Reducing Their Expense

During trade show season, rekeys are one of the most commonly discussed issues at our booth. We commonly hear questions such as: “How do I reduce the expense of rekeys?” “What policies and procedures do I need in place for rekeys?” The True Cost of Rekeys There’s no way around it. Regardless of the type […]

The True Cost of Rekeys – How InstaKey Can Save Thousands

Picture 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 […]

Master Key Systems Explained

Our District Managers and after-hours vendors are having a hard time keeping track of keys to all of the locations they’re responsible for. What’s the easiest way to simplify our key system that will reduce the number of keys to manage? The short answer to this question is a master key system; this system will […]

Construction Cores – Things Your Architect Doesn’t Know

Do I feel a mini-series coming? I know we’re just wrapping up a behemoth series on key systems… I promise this one won’t be nearly as long, but it’s an important thing to consider nonetheless. Does your architect know everything there is to know about doors, frames, and hardware? What about fire and life safety […]

Key Systems: Rekey Policies & Procedures – Three Elements to Consider

If a key on your managed key system was flushed down the toilet, would you authorize a rekey? The knee jerk response of facilities managers is generally “OH NO! I can’t get those keys back. Someone’s going to find them and waltz right into my store!” Rewind. Let’s think about this for a moment. Who […]

Key System Procedures – A Roadmap for Maintaining Your System’s Integrity

Have you ever gotten lost without a map (or Google Maps)? It’s not a good feeling – trust me – it happens to me all the time. A clear roadmap is always good to have. The same holds true with key systems. Trying to maintain a key system without clear procedures is much like driving […]

Key Systems: Rekeyable Cylinders – Fast, Easy, & Cost Effective

Picture this scenario: you terminated an employee and, after multiple attempts, have been unable to get their keys back. Undoubtedly, it’s not an ideal situation, but which rekey situation would you prefer? You call a technician to come out after-hours and pay emergency rates to have your locks changed. This is followed by late-night scrambling […]

The Five Critical Components of Key System Management

Key systems can be a daunting task to manage; whether you’re starting from scratch or re-vamping your current system we’ll help you delve into every aspect of key system management. From choosing a system to establishing your policies and procedures we’ll walk you through the difficult tasks as well as the ones you probably haven’t […]

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