COMPLETE BOOK OF LOCKS, KEYS, BURGLAR AND SMOKE ALARMS, AND SECURITY DEVICES

• NCJ Number: 42749
• Author(s): E A SLOANE
• Date Published: 1977
• Length: 320 pages
• Sale Source: William Morrow and Co, Inc
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
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Annotation

THIS BOOK DESCRIBES MANY OF THE SAFEGUARDS HOMEOWNERS AND OTHERS CAN TAKE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF BURGLARY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SECURITY.

Abstract

THE BOOK DESCRIBES THE VARIOUS TYPES OF DOOR, WINDOW, AND GARAGE LOCKS. PADLOCKS, AND BICYCLE LOCKS ARE SIMILARLY DESCRIBED. THE TYPE AND STRENGTH OF DOORS AND WINDOW GATES ARE EXPLAINED, AS WELL AS FENCE STRUCTURE. THERE IS A SECTION ON SAFES AND BURGLAR ALARMS OF ALL SORTS. FIRE ALARMS ARE DESCRIBED, AND METHODS ARE PRESENTED FOR SAFEGUARDING VARIOUS ITEMS, SUCH AS PAINTINGS, AGAINST THEFT. THE AUTHOR ALSO EXPLAINS HOW TO PROTECT ONE'S PRIVACY, AND HOW TO SECURE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES.