Kinder, Gentler Store Security Once upon a time, a shoplifter (at least one who was detected) was met with a hail of “Stop! Thief!” With the advent of electronic tags, that changed to alarm bells, flashing lights, or other gaudy displays. Today? At least at Knollwood the other day, I heard this polite-but-loud announcement over the public...Read More
“KISS” (Keep it Simple, Stupid) — Realtor Version “Lockbox is on rail to left of side door (north), combo is “LMZ.” Use large key to open deadbolt (turn to left); then use small key to unlock knob lock (sticky, may have to jiggle). Alarm in laundry room down hall, then left; code is 49827 (press...Read More
“Inventory Alert Notification” Once upon a time, a shoplifter (at least one who was detected) was met with a hail of “Stop! Thief!” With the advent of electronic tags, that changed to alarm bells, flashing lights, or other gaudy displays. Today? At least at Ridgedale the other day, I heard this polite-but-loud announcement over the public...Read More
