It is not just the police, every leading authority strongly recommends the installation of a door safety chain.For example: "Ask who they are before opening the door then keep the door on the chain until you have seen their identification" - Home Office "If you decide to open the door put the door chain on first. Follow the LOCK STOP CHAIN AND CHECK procedure" - Crimestoppers. "Always keep the chain on while you are talking to the person on your doorstep" - Trading Standards Sound advice - Unfortunately a vast majority of homeowners who have installed double glazing cannot follow it. Having fitted double glazing to reduce heating bills and help global warming they have no cost effective way of fitting an essential door chain. Doorstep Crime is a very serious and real issue. It often affects the most vulnerable members of our society. It was with all these factors in mind that our chain was developed. Homeowners now have a unique , easy to install , secure and very cost effective way of following the advice. |