Garage Safety

Garage door locks can usually be broken or jimmied open with ease. On older garage doors, especially those not attached to the house, a sturdy hasp and padlock can provide adequate security.

Keeping your Garage Secure

The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service (SCPS) recommends adopting the tips below to help provide additional security for your garage.

• Keep man doors locked at all times.
• Overhead doors which tilt or roll up can be secured with padlocks or bolts installed in the centre of the tracks 1/4" above a roller. This should be done to both tracks to prevent rollers from moving, even if the outer lock is broken.
• Hasps for padlocks should be installed so that no screws are visible when the hasp is closed.
• Padlocks should be heavy-duty with hardened shackles and heavy steel or laminated casings.