SALEM, Va., Dec. 19, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- To help businesses more securely manage keys to their facilities, Medeco Security Locks today announced the availability of the Guide to Developing and Managing Key Control Policies and Procedures. The new guide serves to enhance safety and security for businesses through the development of formal policies on the distribution and duplication of keys to ensure proper access control.
The 25-page guide provides details on the effective elements of a key control policy, the enforcement of key control, and related policies and procedures. The guide includes sample models for specific applications, including K-12 and higher education facilities, healthcare complexes, and commercial office buildings.
A recent PoliceOne survey reported that 91.3 percent of police officers questioned believe that business owners are at risk of burglaries because a perpetrator has a copy of their business key. Additionally, 87.2 percent of police officers surveyed believe business burglaries would decline if business owners either took greater precautions with their keys, or had patented keys that could not be duplicated without proper permission.
The Guide to Developing and Managing Key Control Policies and Procedures is available at no-charge by calling Medeco at 1-800-839-3157.
About Medeco
Founded in 1968, Medeco is a market leader in manufacturing high security, patent protected locks and locking systems for security, safety, and key control. The company's customer base includes Wholesale and Retail Security providers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and Industrial End Users.
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