LAPD Warns About Rise in Home Burglaries

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Administrator

According to the Patch website the Los Angeles Police Department has reported that there were eight home burglaries reported in Highland Park in February. They said that criminals sometimes force the door but often they use some type of scam to get you to open your door. They give some hints to avoid becoming a victim. Also you should have a safe in your home for valuables and extra cash on hand. So visit our website at DeanSafe.com to see our large selection of gun safes, office safes, home safes and other types of safes.

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Which Safe is Right for You?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Administrator

A new flyer from Liberty Safe Company helps you answer ‘Which Safe is Right for You?’. It has you answer questions regarding your security needs, how often are you away from home, what heat sensitive items might you keep in your safe, and a few other pertinent questions. Then it tells you which Liberty Safe gun safe is the best for your purpose. Liberty safes are not just used to protect your rifles, hand guns and other things pertaining to weapons. They will protect collectibles, important documents, expensive camera equipment, and other valuables. You can download this flyer by going here

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The Right Safe for the Right Level of Protection

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Administrator

The number of people and businesses who are investing in a safe or safes, has been on the rise along with the continuous rise in crime. There are so many different types of safes that cover an amazing array of uses. For businesses the most common safes are those that are designed to hold cash, homeowners have a much broader array of needs and as such there are a much wider selection of safes to cover these needs.

For the average retail business, the most common style of safe is the under the counter drop safe. This type of safe is designed to be secured under the counter near the cash register. The idea behind it is that the cashier drops excess cash and big bills into the slot instead of leaving them in the register. With the safe out of sight and the manager the only one with the keys, would be robbers would not have access to large amounts of cash.

At the same time, have a drop safe like this in your business along with very strict cash drop guidelines for your cashiers, has been proven to be very effective as a means of cutting down on the number of employees stealing cash. At the same time you can add a properly rated cash safe in your office to store the daily intake until you have a chance to go to the bank and make a deposit, further protecting your income.

There are several different categories of safes that come under the auspices of those intended for homeowners. For the most part the average homeowner needs a simple safe that is big enough to hold important papers, perhaps a little cash and pieces of valuable jewelry. This type of safe in often not much bigger in size than a shoe box and can be kept hidden out of sight. The main requirements beside security are that it is both fire and waterproof in case of a disaster that destroys or damages the home.

The number of homes that have some form of firearm has risen dramatically in the last decade as more people no longer feel safe in their homes. You should never leave any kind of firearm out where a child can get ahold of it, sadly every year there are far too many deaths caused by this exact problem. The solution is to place any guns in your home into a gun safe. They are available in sizes made just for handguns or large enough to hold several rifles and boxes of ammunition.

Gun safes are one of the areas where locking technology has been changing rapidly in the last few years. One of the biggest concerns for homeowners is that if their guns are locked up, they might not be able to fumble with a combination lock and get their weapon out in a hurry if necessary. The other complaint is what happens if one of the kids figures out the combination and then gets into their safe?

To answer both of these problems with a single solution took the industry a while to develop a solution. Today you can buy gun safes that have a biometric locking system built into them. Rather than relying on a key or a combination lock of any style, these safes use the latest scanning technologies available. When you set your safe up you and anyone else that you want to be able to access the safe will use the biometric scanner to enter your fingerprint into the memory.

Now if you want to access the safe you simply scan the appropriate finger and the locks will be released. This way you can have rapid access to your guns in the event of an emergency and at the same time keep out any one that does not belong in there. This type of gun safe is rapidly gaining in popularity as parent seek better ways to keep a gun in the house and still keep their kids safe.

At Dean Safe we have found that most people end up buying the wrong type of safe for their needs because the retailer they are buying it from do not carry a wide enough selection of safes. We carry one of the largest selections of ratings and sizes of safes from 20 different manufacturers available. This selection allows us to find the perfect safe by fitting the safe to the customer’s needs rather than trying to fit the customer to the safe, which usually ends up with them getting the wrong safe for their needs.

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Summer is just around the corner and protection goes beyond sun screen.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Administrator

Memorial day is coming and so is the summer. Time when families have the opportunity to take some time out and to leave town on vacation and to have some fun away from home. While you are away, are your valuables safe? Common sense tells us to lock our doors, make sure the coffee maker and electronics are off and to put a timer on a light to give the appearance that we are home.

But what about other things that you should consider before you leave your home unprotected. The following are some things to consider before you leave.

  1. Make sure that you have stopped the newspaper
  2. Make sure that your valuables are in a good safe. This is an important step. Not just your valuable jewelry, silver and other collectibles, but you need to put birth certificates, credit cards, social security cards and all other items that will give a burglar access to your identity. Make sure your safe is both burglary and fire resistant and that it is bolted down. A safe up to 1000 pounds is considered portable in the industry and can be easily moved with a refrigerator dolly.
  3. Make sure to have someone stop by periodically to check on your home and make sure that no one has come in and disturbed your property.
  4. Do not leave a message on your voice mail that you are out of town.
  5. You can even leave a radio playing inside your home, rather than have music playing, turn on a talk radio station. This will give the illusion that someone may be home having a conversation if someone is looking to break in.
  6. Make sure any weapons are secured safely also. Do not leave them in the night stand or under the mattress. They need to be locked in a gun safe to protect you from liability if someone steals it and commits a crime with it. This is a good practice even if you are not going on vacation. Lock up your handgun in a good hand gun safe and this will protect your kids as well, as you.
  7. Laptops, hard drives, DVD players, as well as i-pods, cell phones and other electronics should also be placed in a home safe to keep them protected from burglary and fire, while you are away.

Sometimes in the excitement of time away from home and the regular routine helps you to overlook the importance of securing your home and keeping it safe, so it is the same when you get home. Take an extra minute to stop and make sure your valuables are in a home safe to keep them out of the hands of the criminals.

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Important Reasons to Consider a Wall Safe for Your Home

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Administrator
This is the V-Line Quick Vault Wall Safe

The V-Line Quick Vault Wall Safe offers superior protection for your valuables.

How many important documents and other items do you have in your home?  Where do you keep them?  If you don’t have a wall safe you may be taking risks with those documents, that jewelry, your family’s silver, and so on.  Strongboxes may not protect them enough and keeping things in a bank’s safety deposit box doesn’t give you good access to them either.

There are many reasons to consider a wall safe over any other type of storage and many reasons to consider keeping those items this safe in the first place.  You may not think that your home and your documents and valuables are worth the investment in an actual wall safe, but this can be shortsighted.  You don’t need to be a multimillionaire to have valuable items that should be stowed away securely and you don’t need to live in a high risk area to need additional protection for these things in the first place.

If you’re still not convinced that a wall safe is for you, consider some of their benefits that you should keep in mind.

Keeping things safe.

Some assume that a wall safe is meant to keep things safe from thieves and may equate them with those old black-and-white movies that show cat burglars sneaking around huge mansions.  While it’s true that you do want to keep your valuable items safe from thieves, consider how a wall safe keeps those valuables safe from other potential risks.  For example, what if there is a fire in your home; are your documents and jewelry protected?  What if there was a flood or other natural disaster?

You might also consider how protected your valuables are if you have persons come into your home on a regular basis.  Do you have housekeepers, landscapers, cooks, babysitters, and others in and out of your home?  Not having your items put away in a wall safe can invite theft from any of these, and that would be tragic.  Anyone with regular traffic in and out of their home would do well to consider this.  When you choose a good wall safe rather than a strongbox or other item, you have things not just protected but hidden as well.

Insurance and other costs.

In some cases, a wall safe can mean lowering your insurance costs for the valuables you have.  Even if it does not lower those costs, you know that you have less risk of losing your valuables and needing to replace them.  This means less cost for you overall, even if you were to have something stolen and then recovered.

You may even see that a wall safe increases the value of your home.  With more and more homeowners being aware of risk factors when it comes to natural disasters, these items may be a nice element to have in a home.  For yourself and your own peace of mind, it’s good to consider a wall safe for your home no matter the items you want to keep.

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Choosing a Jewelry Safe for Your Home

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Administrator
Moche Ear Ornaments

Moche Ear Ornaments, 1,800 AD

Do you have a jewelry safe in your home?  If you only have costume jewelry or simple items that aren’t very valuable, you may not have ever thought about this and may not have use for it.  However, many people have more valuable items than they know and having a jewelry safe can mean protecting them from theft, fire, flood, natural disasters and other such circumstances, while still keeping them more accessible than if they’re in a bank safety deposit box.

Finding and choosing the right jewelry safe for your home means understanding your options and knowing how they’re different from fire safes and other home safes you may choose.  It’s also good to think seriously about the space you have in your home and what would work best for you, long-term.  As an example, if you think you may move sometime soon or eventually, you may not want a wall model jewelry safe that cannot be taken with you.  On the other hand, if you know you’re settled in your home and want something permanent and as inconspicuous as possible, a wall model may be the perfect choice.

Here are some quick but important reminders for using and choosing a jewelry safe for your home, and for understanding why they’re so important no matter the items you have.

How they’re different.

How is a jewelry safe different than a safe for other valuables or a fire safe?  One thing is that they typically have drawers and boxes inside to keep your items organized, the way you would see in a jewelry box.  This helps to protect your items, especially the smaller ones, from being misplaced inside the safe.  Imagine if the inside of a jewelry safe was just a big empty box; how would you find your necklaces and earrings and watches when they’re all just tossed inside?

There is a wide variety of models from which to choose when it comes to a jewelry safe and this means size as well as appearance.  Because you may need items from inside regularly, most will want to keep it out and convenient the way you do a jewelry box.  This is why you may see that jewelry safes are typically more attractive than others types and may look like regular cabinets.  You may also find models that slide into drawers or that are wall mounted; some are even so large you can walk into them.

Making your choice.

How many items will you keep in your jewelry safe?  This may include jewelry but also important papers, cash, and so on.  Think of the size you need and the room you have, as well as how often you’ll need to access it.  This will determine the type you want and the size.  Take some time to shop around and compare, and remember that a good jewelry safe is always less expensive than trying to replace your precious heirlooms and expensive jewelry items.

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Tips and Reminders for Purchasing Home Safes

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Administrator
This is a BF6636 Home safe from AMSEC

Home safes offer protection for your documents, money, and other valuables

Where do you keep your valuables, documents, and things like jewelry or cash?  You may not think of these things, but investing in home safes can mean keeping important items just that – safe.  They’re good to have to protect things from theft but also from natural disasters, fire, and so on.  The right one can even increase your home’s value, if it’s a permanent fixture in the wall or other area of the house.

Choosing home safes is not difficult because you’re without options; instead, it may be difficult because there are so many choices available to you.  There are very small strongboxes that will hold a few important items and very large wall models that are several square feet in diameter.  This means being able to protect things like silver, heirlooms, and even paintings or collectibles in those home safes.

How do you choose the right model and size for you?  In some cases it may be obvious; you don’t need large home safes if you just want to keep important papers secure.  A smaller strongbox can be enough for some people.

For others, keep in mind what you’ll be storing and how much room you’ll need, and how you can integrate the home safes into your house.  For example, you may want something that goes into the wall and is behind a painting, like you see in the movies.  However, you can also choose models that are built into the floor, if you don’t have a deep wall in your home to accommodate this type of model.  Floor model home safes may have a lift off door and may be very deep to accommodate larger items or a large number of items.

It’s good to understand the difference in design and materials for different home safes as well.  Those that protect against fire may not be the best protection against theft as they’re often made of thinner materials that are meant to deflect heat away from the interior.  You may not worry too much about theft, if you have home alarms and other security systems in place, but a fire may be a greater risk.  It’s up to you to decide why you’re shopping for home safes and to decide that best type for you; just don’t assume that they all perform the same function.

It’s also imperative that you think about the mobility of home safes and how easily they can be opened.  If you’re looking to lock up guns and weapons, you need to ensure that children and curious teenagers cannot get into these areas.  However, if you live in an apartment or condo or know you may move often, you don’t want something large and cumbersome and unnecessary.  Instead, choose something smaller and more portable that will still do the job for you.  Don’t just shop the largest and most expensive home safes automatically as these may be too much for your needs and may not provide additional protection.

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Tips for Buying the Right Home Safe for You

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Administrator

When you want to keep your valuables protected you may want to consider a home safe.  This means protecting jewelry, artwork, documents, and even cash money safe from fire and theft while still keeping these items more accessible than if they were in a bank’s safety deposit box.

Your needs for a home safe, your home itself, and your budget will all affect the decision you make as to your chosen model and features.  There is a wide variety of sizes and features you can purchase, from a small strongbox to a large model that is installed in the wall, like you see in movies and television programs.  You can even choose a home safe that is installed in the floor if you don’t have wall space or are looking for something that is more difficult for intruders to find.

Because there is such a wide variety of items from which to choose, you need to think of your own needs before you start to shop for a home safe.

Size and features.

What you’re going to keep in your home safe will help you to decide the features and the model you want.  For instance, if you’re going to keep jewelry you want one with internal drawers and shelves to keep things organized.  This may also be good if you’re keeping lots of papers and documents or even cash.  However, these shelves can get in the way if you’re keeping larger items such as artwork or other valuables.  Think of how much room you need inside your home safe and this will affect your decision.

The features you want will also affect the type of home safe you choose.  Do you want something that is more fireproof or more safe against thieves?  Usually ones that are fireproof are lighter and thinner since they are meant to deflect heat.  A thicker home safe that deflects break-ins will also keep out fires but only to a certain temperature.  Think of your risk factors and needs; you may have an extensive home alarm system and so you are more concerned with fire than anything else, or you may have sprinklers and other fire safety equipment in the home but are worried about theft.

Models and choices.

The models and choices you have for a home safe simply mean that you can find something that works for your everyday needs.  If you’re putting away jewelry you want something you can access easily, so consider a floor model that is built to look like a piece of furniture, or a smaller one you can keep in a drawer.  For the most safety, a home safe that is put in a floor will mean less chance of someone finding it.

The key is to shop around for a home safe and to not make your decisions hastily.  Think of your home and what you can accommodate as well as what you’ll put into the safe and then make your decision.

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Tips and Reminders for Purchasing Fire Safes for Home or Office

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Administrator
This is the interior of a Liberty LX-25 gun safe

Liberty gun safes have great fire protection for your weapons, paperwork and other valuables

To keep your important papers and other valuables protected, you should consider fire safes for home or office.  Anyone and everyone is at risk for a fire no matter their building or location, and secondary measures such as sprinklers cannot always protect one’s valuables.  As a matter of fact, sprinklers can damage papers, artwork, and other such things even more!

Choosing fire safes for the home means finding one that fits into the space you have and that is accessible as needed.  It can also mean getting one that’s larger than what you imagine since there is any number of things you want to protect, from jewelry and documents to family photos, heirlooms, artwork, and so on.  Once you start to think about what should be protected in fire safes, you may be surprised to realize the number of things you want to store.

To find the right fire safes and to make the best choice for your home or office, consider a few simple tips and important reminders in this regard.

Understand the differences in models.

One way that many fire safes are different from other safes is that their materials are typically lighter.  This is because they’re designed to deflect the heat of a fire, not just the flames themselves.  Some are meant to capture the heat between two panels and may have openings in those panels so the heat and steam can escape.  This means that fire safes may not be as safe from those picking the lock or trying to get it apart, since it’s made with lighter materials.

When choosing fire safes for home, understand the different models you have available to you as well.  Some are mounted in the wall and others are in the floor.  Depending upon the sized of your home and the amount of things you’ll be storing, a floor model may be more convenient.  Other fire safes are very small and are meant to be used like strongboxes, and they can be stored in a drawer or in a closet.  Think seriously about the items you want to have stores and choose one that is larger than what you think you’ll need, so you know you’ll have enough space.

Understanding the price differences.

Why are some fire safes so much more expensive than others?  This typically has to do with their design and the materials used.  Some are very lightweight with just one layer of security around your items, and others have walls that are several inches thick.  As with most products, you get what you pay for and this is true with fire safes.  It’s good to think seriously of your needs and your risk of fire, as well as of the value of the items you’ll be storing before you make a decision.  Price alone shouldn’t be the deciding factor but you don’t want to get the cheapest item you see and assume it will give you the same protection.

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The Right Safe for the Right Level of Protection

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Administrator

The number of people and businesses who are investing in a safe or safes, has been on the rise along with the continuous rise in crime. There are so many different types of safes that cover an amazing array of uses. For businesses the most common safes are those that are designed to hold cash, homeowners have a much broader array of needs, and therefore need to buy a much different selection of safes to cover these needs.

 

Eclipse DS-101-2 Undercounter drop safe

This is the type of undercounter drop safes that businesses use.

For the average retail business, the most common style of safe is the under the counter drop safe. This type of safe is designed to be secured under the counter near the cash register. The idea behind it is that the cashier drops excess cash and big bills into the slot instead of leaving them in the register. With the safe out of sight and the manager the only one with the keys, would be robbers would not have access to large amounts of cash.

At the same time, having a drop safe like this in your business along with very strict cash drop guidelines for your cashiers, has been proven to be very effective as a means of cutting down on the number of employees stealing cash. At the same time you can add a properly rated cash safe in your office to store the daily intake until you have a chance to go to the bank and make a deposit, further protecting your income.

There are several different categories of safes that come under the auspices of those intended for homeowners. For the most part the average homeowner needs a simple safe that is big enough to hold important papers, perhaps a little cash and pieces of valuable jewelry.  A home safe’s main requirements, beside security, are being fire and water-resistant in case of a disaster that destroys or damages the home.

 

The Stealth G-22 Gun safe offers advanced features

The Stealth G-22 Gun safe offers a five spoke hand and electronic lock standard.

The number of homes that have some form of firearm, has risen dramatically in the last decade as more people no longer feel safe in their homes. You should never leave any kind of firearm out where a child can get a hold of it, sadly every year there are far too many deaths caused by this exact problem. The solution is to place any guns in your home into a gun safe. They are available in sizes made just for handguns or large enough to hold several rifles and boxes of ammunition.

Gun safes are one of the areas where locking technology has been changing rapidly in the last few years. One of the biggest concerns for homeowners is that if their guns are locked up, they might not be able to fumble with a combination lock and get their weapon out in a hurry if necessary. The other complaint is what happens if one of the kids figures out the combination and then gets into their safe?

To answer both of these problems with a single solution took the industry a while to develop a solution. Today you can buy gun safes that have a biometric locking system built into them. Rather than relying on a key or a combination lock of any style, these safes use the latest scanning technologies available. When you set your safe up you and anyone else that you want to be able to access the safe will use the biometric scanner to enter your fingerprint into the memory.

Now if you want to access the safe you simply scan the appropriate finger and the locks will be released. This way you can have rapid access to your guns in the event of an emergency and at the same time keep out any one that does not belong in there. This type of gun safe is rapidly gaining in popularity as parent seek better ways to keep a gun in the house and still keep their kids safe.

At Dean Safe we have found that most people end up buying the wrong type of safe for their needs because the retailer they are buying it from do not carry a wide enough selection of safes. We carry one of the largest selections of ratings and sizes of safes from 20 different manufacturers available. This selection allows us to find the perfect safe by fitting the safe to the customer’s needs rather than trying to fit the customer to the safe, which usually ends up with them getting the wrong safe for their needs.

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