THEBLOGGER LOCKSMITHS: TARGETS FOR CRIMINALS
During the worst of a recession, crime figures inevitably rise. The number of burglaries goes up, putting the safety of homeowners and their valuables at risk. The latest figures from the British Crime Survey showed that during 2010, aggravated break-ins and burglaries rose.
Tat is a trend we all expect. One trend we didn’t expect, however, was the rise in attacks on locksmiths, their vans and premises. During the last few years, it has be- come a bit of a dangerous profession to be in. Earlier in the year, a locksmith was stabbed as he was attending a reposses- sion with a bailiff. According to those in the know, this sort of attacks is on the in- crease. So instead of attacking homes and
homeowners, locksmiths are becoming the new targets.Te reason? Burglars are now fully aware of the amount of equip- ment used and carried by locksmiths. Tey know that if they can get their hands on it, the task of breaking in to people’s homes and commercial premises will be- come a lot easier.
IRONIC Slightly ironic isn’t it, that those people
who are providing the security are now having to worry ever more about their own personal security - and the security of their property and possessions. Pre-re- cession this would have been something that probably no one would have consid- ered. But as those involved in crime get ever more desperate, we are probably go- ing to hear more and more about attacks on locksmiths and their places of work.
As the recession looks set to grip the UK
once again, we can probably expect more repossessions in the coming months; which will also mean locksmiths accom- panying bailiffs as they clear repossessed homes and change the locks. What we don’t want is for this sort of activity to lead to regular attacks on locksmiths who are only doing their jobs, trying to earn a living, even if it is – at times - against the traumatic backdrop of someone losing their home. It’s not the fault of the lock- smith.
‘Attacks on locksmiths as they do their jobs is completely abhorrent and should not be tolerated.’
It’s sad to think that such a long-estab-
lished industry, which is absolutely es- sential to the protection of every single person in this country, and their posses- sions – and, when you think about it – is also crucial in the day to day operation of homes and businesses across the UK, is now having to worry about the personal safety of its personnel. Unfortunately, these attacks looks set to
persist and increase. So I believe that an awareness campaign should be launched
to highlight this growing problem. Attacks on locksmiths as they do their jobs is com- pletely abhorrent and should absolutely not be tolerated. In the coming weeks I shall post on my site, as well as my Twitter account, to raise awareness of this issue and help to highlight it now. I’m sure you will all agree that this is something which cannot be ignored.
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