Restricted Keys
Posted May 29th, 2011 | No Comments
The value of cost effective ‘mechanical’ key operated security is undoubted, even in the current era of electronic access control.
High tech electronic security solutions are the accepted norm for convenient, secure and auditable systems in multi-user environments both in the public and private sectors, however most systems require some level of mechanical back up or override for times when the ‘convenience’ system is inoperative.
The application of restricted keys is essential in this case as anything less leaves the facility vulnerable to a breach of security with little chance of detection as unrestricted keys are able to be copied without any form of authority or identification being required.
Restricted keys, sometimes referred to as ’security keys’ should be used in any situation where key control is required, that is where the owner or manager of a facility would like to retain control of who has keys issued to them and who is authorised to obtain copies of those keys.
This is a simple cost effective solution to an age old problem, that of unauthorised people being in possession of keys to secure premises. Restricted key cylinders are available for most applications and at a cost of little more than some unrestricted options.
The security of Schools, Churches, Youth Clubs, Sports Facilities, Business Premises and even Domestic Homes is vulnerable when keys locking those premises are able to be copied by anyone, without the need for proof or authorisation. Whenever anyone is given a key it is no longer under the control of it’s owner. If so inclined the key holder may then attempt to obtain copies and if not restricted could return the originals to the owner and they would be non the wiser that other ‘illicit’ keys were in circulation. Restricted keys would foil the attempt to copy the keys and in some cases may even lead to the attempted duplication being highlighted to the owner.
Even without criminal intent, many unrestricted keys are copied by people who simply want the convenience of holding a key themselves, without having to ask the authorised holder for it’s use. Once the additional keys are in existence however, the systematic corruption of security is underway. Should anything untoward occur on the premises secured by those keys then it becomes almost impossible to identify the perpetrator as no one is exactly sure just who, or even how many people may have had access to the keys.
Restricted keys are low cost, readily available at most Master Locksmith’s Approved security retailers and an essential consideration for anyone responsible for the security of home or business premises.
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