Key Control
I just read this news story about employee theft at a Kmart where one of the suspects had a master key to the store! This is absolutely crazy. I'd love to know how this person got the master key to the store.
Fergus Falls K-mart Requests Theft Charges Against Second Employee Within Year
The 19-year-old employee may have been caught after another man, Jason Draak, was found in Fargo with a master key to the K-mart in Fergus Falls. Officials believe the 19-year-old sold Draak that key.
Key control is a basic requirement to loss prevention.
Off the top of my head, when I think of key control I think of...
1. Change locks when you change anyone who has access to keys.
2. Multiple "levels" of keys. The master key needs to be in the GM's hands, and other people need keys that only access what they need to access in the course of their job.
3. Keys should be tracked to whom they are issued to...
4. Keys should be locked in a safe or key cabinet when not used.
5. If a set of keys are lost, it should be treated like a 911 emergency.
March 30th, 2011 - 18:32
Great insights but the changing of locks every time keyholding staff changes may be a tough call to make. Do any lock manufacturers out there offer a variety of cores with each lock housing? I’d be interested to find one…