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For many homeowners, having a dog around can make them feel more secure. While this may be effective in notifying you that an intruder is around, your family Chihuahua may not be able to ward off criminals, especially if they enter your home. If you own a home and you are unsure what security measures you should have, take a look at this short list of some of the basic home security items that should be high on your list. Effective Door Locks- It is important that all of your doors close and lock securely. A dead bolt on each exterior door is much more effective than spring lock systems, which can be easily “picked.”   But remember, door locks are only effective when they are used. If you leave the home for even a few minutes, it is important that you lock the door behind you. Effective Window Locks- Intruders will often check easily-accessible windows to see if one may be unlocked.       Make sure your windows lock effectively. If you are leaving for a long trip, check every window before you go.       Almost one-fourth of burglars are believed to enter through first-floor windows Landscaping- If you have large bushes near your windows or trees near your home, you may be at risk for intruders on your property. Bushes or trees can be a safe-haven for burglars or other criminals to hide.       Keep your landscaping near your windows as short as possible. You can even talk to a landscaping company to help you decide if there are landscaping choices you can make for better home security. Exterior Lighting- Exterior lighting can keep criminals away. Well-lit areas around your home deter intruders who fear they may be spotted. Install exterior lighting around your doors and windows wherever possible. Consider a Home Security System- Professional home security systems can help ensure the security of your home.       They include door and window monitors that can effectively identify if someone unwanted has attempted to enter your home. They will be able to notify you that something is wrong at your home when you and your family are away. For more home safety tips or if you are considering updating your home security system, contact us at Loc-Doc, Inc. today. #homesecurity

We had the privilege to travel to Salem, VA on Friday and present our experience with the Medeco Security Center Program at Medeco‘s factory. A quick summary of our presentation: Loc-Doc, Inc was founded in 1982 First Employee was hired in 1992 Slow and steady growth through 2003 2006 Launched our 5th Service truck 2009 Loc-Doc, Inc joined the Medeco Security Center program (MSC) 2015 Loc-Doc, Inc has doubled in size since 2009 In 2015, Chris Lowery and Chad Lingafelt were invited to join the MSC Advisory Board It’s always fun to discuss something you a confident and passionate about. Plus they fed us Jimmy John’s! Reference

We have been working on a project recently to upgrade the security for a HOA community clubhouse with a pool, tennis court, fitness center and party rental area. PROBLEM: the clubhouse was built over 10 years ago and the camera system that was installed during construction had served its lifespan and was not providing the community with adequate visuals on activity on the property. They also had issues with the exterior doors being left unlocked or even open due to maintenance issues. Finally, there were a few additional areas that were identified to expand the existing Brivo Key fob system. SOLUTION: We proposed the following solutions to improve the situation. 1. New High Definition camera system with additional camera positions and improved remote viewing capabilities including mobile viewing for live and recorded video. 2. New push bars on the exterior doors with automatic door closers to make sure the doors close and secure upon exit. The push bars can’t be left unlocked like the previous locking hardware. We also upgraded the key system throughout the property to a Medeco X4 system to prevent unauthorized duplicate keys. 3. We added 2 additional key fob readers to maintain secured doors into the clubhouse and secured access to the tennis court. The project covered all of our services offerings from key systems, door hardware, door repairs, cameras and electronic security. A job well done by our team!!! Sargent Locks, Arrow Door Closers, Medeco X4, FLIR cameras, Brivo Access Control

Electronic keyless door locks are the exciting, modern way to control the access to your home. They offer many unique benefits that key locks are unable to. Whether you are building a new home or you are looking for a way to update your current one, considering keyless door locks may get you started in the right direction. Secure Keyless door locks are a high-security option. They do not have traditional key holes, and criminals are unable to access your home by lock “picking.” Keyless locks that are used as access control devices can be easily monitored. Family members can each have a different code. You may be able to look up when each code was used, and you will know who has been in your home. You can use two-way locks to control who enters and exits your home. This is essential for homeowners with young children who tend to exit the home without supervision or permission. With a two-way system, your young child would not be able to exit the home without you entering a code for them. Convenient Your keys are no longer essential for entering or exiting your home. If you are going for a run, your home can be accessible without constantly worrying about keeping keys on you. With keyless entries, you will never get locked out again. The entry code can be given to anyone you trust to access your home. If you have an emergency or a family member who needs to quickly enter your home, all they need is the code. You no longer need to give out numerous spare keys or leave one hidden near your door. Teens and younger children coming home from school will always have access to their home. For more information on keyless door locks and other access control options, contact us at Loc-Doc, Inc. today. #doorlocks

Commercial security cameras can be an important measure in the security of your business. More and more business owners are using security cameras in and around their buildings for the protection of their personal property, their customers’ information, and their business materials. The most important question you may have when considering joining this growing number is: Do commercial security cameras really discourage criminals? Offenders can often be deterred by any indication that your property has a security system in place, including security cameras. Even commercial security signs on and near your doors/windows can help deter them. Casual criminals will not attempt to enter a property that has a strong indication that it is being monitored. When it comes to commercial security cameras, you have two general options: visible and hidden security cameras. Hidden security cameras are often used for internal purposes to monitor employees. If employees are notified that they are under constant surveillance, it may discourage them from criminal behavior and time wastage. This can help to secure the internal workings of your business and protect the privacy of your customers. Security cameras that are visible on the exterior of your business can help to discourage criminals from entering your property; however, this is not always the case. Because of the growing number of commercial security cameras in use, criminals are growing less weary of them. But that certainly doesn’t mean that cameras are useless. In many instances, commercial security cameras are installed as an investment in the case that criminal action does take place on the property. In this case, security cameras can help to catch offenders after they have committed the crime, even if they don’t prevent it from happening in the first place. #commercialsecuritycameras

When choosing between the many home alarm systems, your options may seem endless. From brand to size to security coverage, you may feel like you are chasing your own tail in the quest for better home security. However, there are some general custom option categories that will make you feel like you have made a confident choice for protecting your residential property. Window/Door Sensors- This is the main component of home alarm systems. Window and door sensors are directly connected to the control panel, and they will be able to sense when a seal is broken.       These sensors are fairly similar in design, but you will be able to choose how much coverage you want.       Many home security users choose to include every door and window in their home, but you can choose only the doors and easily accessible windows if you wish. Control Panel- The control panel is the brain of the entire home alarm system. It controls when the system is activated and deactivated, who has access, etc. The control panel is available in many options. You can choose a panel in your home, or you can choose a fully-automated system, which can be controlled by your smart device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.). Fully-automated systems allow you to control almost all aspects of your home alarm system. Access Control- The most common access control for residential properties is a keypad-controlled door lock or garage door opener. Each user can be given a code, and you will be able to tell who has accessed your home and when. Life Safety Sensors- When you choose a security company, they may offer custom options in life safety sensors and monitors. This means your home alarm system will be directly connected to your fire alarms, carbon dioxide alarms, etc. When an emergency occurs, your system will notify emergency personnel automatically. Sirens- Some home alarm systems offer sirens to notify you and intruders that your security system is active. Motion Sensors- As an added security measure, some advanced home alarm systems are equipped with motion sensors. To learn more about what options are available to you in home alarm systems, contact us today at Loc-Doc, Inc. #homealarmsystems

A common call to our Job Coordinator starts off something like this. “Hi, I need a buzzer installed on a door in our office. Can you help with that…” The definition of a “buzzer” can range from something that makes noise, to a door bell and sometimes a button that remotely releases a door. As Charlotte’s Security Solutions provider, we make a site visit and discuss the issues you are having and figure out which of the “buzzer” solutions you need. Here are a few common issues and solutions: Waiting Room Issue: If you been to the doctor, dentist or anywhere there’s a waiting room for that matter. You’ve met with a receptionist, checked in and waiting in uncomfortable chairs reading outdated health magazines! When it’s your turn, you are called to the front and need to enter through a locked door. That door is locked for Safety, Privacy and Protection of the staff and patience behind the door. Solution: We install door lock that stays locked on the outside and allows people to exit from the inside. Then we install an electric strike (an electronically activated keeper on the frame of the door) to be controlled with low voltage electricity. Typically this is installed with a wireless button the receptionist, nurse or any staff member push and allow a visitor to pull the door open. Visitor Entry Issue: Have you ever driven to a business location, pulled into the parking lot, walked up to the door and pulled on the handle only to find the door is LOCKED! You check your watch, look for signs on the door to make sure you are at the correct location, and cup your hands around your face to look through the glass. You have just visited a secured office location! This is typically the case for businesses who don’t typically deal with walk-in customers or the general public. They don’t like random solicitation and want to make sure strangers don’t randomly wander into their facility. This is becoming the standard with many businesses deciding not to have a receptionist at the front door. Solution: Audio or Video Intercom! We install an easy-to-use Intercom system that allows the visitor to communicate with the staff inside while maintaining the security of the staff without opening the door. Both Audio and Video Intercoms will allow the staff to validate the visitor, understand the reason for the visit and decide if they need access or to schedule an appointment. If they are validated and need access, the staff member will have a button to push which releases the electronic component of the door to allow for visitor entry. Staff Convenience Issue: You have areas in your office that you don’t want just anybody to roam around or accidentally wander into. You want to keep it locked, but with 50+ employees, you don’t want to hand everybody a key. Your staff doesn’t want to make sure they have their keys every time they get up to go somewhere. Solution: Keypad or Combination Lock Entry to the rescue! We start by installing a door lock that stays locked on the outside and allows people to exit from the inside. We install an electric strike (an electronically activated keeper on the frame of the door) to be controlled with low voltage electricity and then connect a keypad to the wall or door frame that will use a code to unlock the door.

The security at your commercial building is no small matter. However, sometimes the smallest products do the most work at keeping your building secure. These important products often go unnoticed, but they are vital in protecting your company from unwanted visitors. Door Closers- Door closers are important in keeping doors and locks secure. Sometimes, at the end of long work days, employees are more focused on heading home than making sure the door closes behind them. It takes only a few seconds for an intruder to intercept an open door and enter your property without your knowledge. Without door closers to ensure your exterior doors seal properly, your commercial security could be at risk. Push Bars- Push bars, panic bars, and other exit devices ensure an exit door remains secure. Push bars can guarantee a confident lock on doors that are meant to be exit-only. Panic bars sound an alarm when a door is accessed that is meant to remain closed. Other commercial security exit devices work to maintain a sealed lock on rarely used doors. Locking Storage- Drawers, cupboards, and file cabinets containing sensitive information should be equipped with locking mechanisms. This can often seem like an inconvenience, but having the option available to you and your employees will help everyone guarantee the security of important files and property within the office. Video Surveillance- Even the most basic video surveillance systems can help to deter criminals or catch those who have committed an offense. While external systems are important, cameras set up in the office can help to ensure the security of you and your employees’ property within the building. Access Control- Access control features are the tiny accessories that control who has access to the restricted areas of your business. Whether it is a card reader or key code entry pad, your commercial security can be greatly increased with the use of an access control system. #commercialsecurity #officesecurity

Good Morning! It’s Monday and we are ready for an AWESOME week!! Here is a quick overview of the jobs we have slated for the next couple of days. We are often asked the question, “Is this is your service area?” Just today; Concord, Charlotte, Locust, Monroe, Fort Mill, Belmont, Mt. Holly and Matthews.  So typically the answer is “YES!” We love to partner with Property Management firms, both Commercial and Home Owners Associations (HOA), to offer a resource for electronic and mechanical security solutions.  From these partnerships, we have continued to expand our services as those needs arise. Our ultimate goal is to be your resource for Security Solutions and the first call when you have a question, not just a service call.  We have worked diligently over the past 32 years to gather information, knowledge and resources to support our customer base.

With our complete door solutions perspective, we work very hard on perfecting the craft of seamless, aesthetically pleasing and smooth functioning installations. We have a great reputation for clean and professional installations and here is a recent project. Hardware: Adams Rite 7410 Electric Strikes Adams Rite 4900 Deadlatches Adams Rite 4591 Deadlatch Paddles Tools: Bosch Variable Speed Router Major Jig Technician: Luke Door Frame Prepped Adams Rite Strike Installed Mounting Screws are Counter Sunk Door Closed and Latching Inside of door with Push Paddle for Egress

Memorial Day Weekend is certainly a busy time for us! With a majority of #HOA’s (Home Owners Associations) opening their pools this weekend, Our Brivo​ Systems are ready to manage the flow of residents through the gates and in the pool! Brivo administrators, here is your login link: Brivo Login And remember to download the Brivo App on your iOS Device: Brivo App for iOS (iPhone, iPad)

One of the dilemmas that almost every business person faces is keeping their offices secure at all times. Whether you have just one or two entrances, or a space full of individual offices that all have door locks, it can be challenging to keep up with keys, who has them and who shouldn’t. At various times you will wonder whether it is time to change all the office door locks for security purposes. Here are some tips about how to determine this: 1. Type of Office Door Locks – If you have standard office door locks with a regular key that can be copied, you will want to change the locks more often than if you have keys that are stamped “do not duplicate.” Digital office door locks are the best type, as you can simply change the code when someone leaves your employment or forgets their code. 2. Turnover – The more employee turnover you have in your business, the more often you will want to change your office door locks. If something does happen and you haven’t changed them in a long time, it will be very difficult to figure out which former employee could be the culprit. 3. Disgruntled Employees – If you have a situation where a disgruntled employee is leaving your employment, it is always a good idea to immediately change the office door locks. This would also be the case if you need to lay off or fire one or more employees because no matter how well they take the news if they have financial difficulties down the road, they may blame you and seek to cause your business harm. A lot will depend, also, on the nature of your business. An office with very little physical equipment to protect may lengthen the time between changing the office door locks. Keep in mind, however, that you are also responsible for safeguarding your employees, so when in doubt, give us a call at Loc-Doc, Inc. in Charlotte, NC for a quote on changing your office door locks.

One of the lock manufacturers we use here at Loc-Doc, Inc., ASSA ABLOY, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. ASSA ABLOY was founded in 1994, when two lock manufacturing companies in Sweden and Finland merged their operations. At that time, their product line mostly consisted of mechanical locks. But over time, 200 acquisitions and developments in technology have allowed them to offer increasingly intelligent door opening systems, making people feel safer and more secure every day. Over the last 2 decades, ASSA ABLOY has become a world leader in door opening solutions. Today, ASSA ABLOY products benefit the lives of millions of people around the world. They were even ranked on Forbes’ list of the world’s most innovative companies in 2013. We are proud to offer products from such a state-of-the-art lock manufacturing company. Check out this video to learn more: #locks #locksmith

If you are like most people, you want to know that your home has as much security for you and your family as possible. While no home is a veritable fortress, there are steps you can take to improve security at home. 1. Inspect – The first thing you should do is walk around your home, both inside and out, inspecting it as if you were a criminal intent upon gaining illegal access. If you put yourself in their shoes, you are more likely to recognize vulnerabilities in your home security. 2. Use Locks Properly – There are two things about your locks that will leave you vulnerable. One is not using them consistently. The other is having old, outdated locks that are easy to pick. Today’s locks are far superior and will give you a higher level of security. Don’t forget that keeping your windows locked is every bit as important as doors. This goes for balcony doors, as well. An often overlooked door is the garage door and the door from the garage into the home, so these have become a popular choice for burglars to use. 3. Change Locks – You should also consider changing your locks from time to time. It is wise to do so when you first move into a new residence, but if you have left your keys with anyone or had them out of your possession for some reason, you should consider changing the locks. This also goes for when you let an employee go, such as maid service. You do not know if they have made copies. 4. Alarm System / Video Surveillance – Newer technology in these types of systems can bring more security to your home than ever before. Not only do they deter a criminal, but they can also aid in apprehension. At Loc-Doc, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, we offer a number of services designed to increase the security of your home and give you peace of mind. Give us a call today to discuss how we can help. #accesscontrol #accesscontrolsystems #homesecurity

One of the dilemmas that most every business person faces is keeping their offices secure at all times. Whether you have just one or two entrances, or a space full of individual offices that all have door locks, it can be challenging to keep up with keys, who has them and who shouldn’t. At various times you will wonder whether it is time to change all the office door locks for security purposes. Here are some tips about how to determine this: 1. Type of Office Door Locks – If you have standard office door locks with a regular key that can be copied, you will want to change the locks more often than if you have keys that are stamped “do not duplicate.” Digital office door locks are the best type, as you can simply change the code when someone leaves your employment or forgets their code. 2. Turnover – The more employee turnover you have in your business, the more often you will want to change your office door locks. If something does happen and you haven’t changed them in a long time, it will be very difficult to figure out which former employee could be the culprit. 3. Disgruntled Employees – If you have a situation where a disgruntled employee is leaving your employment, it is always a good idea to immediately change the office door locks. This would also be the case if you need to lay off or fire one or more employees because no matter how well they take the news, if they have financial difficulties down the road, they may blame you and seek to cause your business harm. A lot will depend, also, on the nature of your business. An office with very little physical equipment to protect may lengthen the time between changing the office door locks. Keep in mind, however, that you are also responsible for safeguarding your employees, so when in doubt, give us a call at Loc-Doc, Inc. in Charlotte, NC for a quote on changing your office door locks. #commercialsecurity #doorlocks #residentialsecurity