Sliding Glass Door Security

Sliding glass doors are the most attractive mode of entry for would-be rapists.  They are very rarely properly installed and very easily manipulated from the exterior of the building.  Unfortunately, we have all seen friends/family who put a stick in the door track in the floor.  This is dangerous and unlikely to prevent someone from entering.  If you do not have the “stick” precisely measured to prevent any motion at all, the door can be popped open – even an inch – and the door can be easily pulled out of the track.  Demand better security from your landlord or if in your home, install a charley bar and a pin-lock system.  Best thing to do is to avoid first and even second floor apartments with sliding glass doors.  Have a safe 2010.