City Wants Lock-Box Access to Keys to Private Property

[Geoff]

As I said, I'm only putting my own point of view, I'm not advocating that it should become compulsory, just that I wouldn't have any objection if it did. Personally, I feel I have more "freedom and autonomy" if I'm somewhere that's covered by CCTV, because of the added security it provides (since I'm much more likely to be a victim of crime than I am to commit one).

Particularly the bit I've bolded ... I don't know what that level of insecurity feels like, but can understand the ethos of those it affects. My personal viewpoint is not a judgement of yours.

Re-reading my post, it does look a bit paranoid, which is not the impression I meant to give - I don't feel it's insecurity, exactly, simply realism, and it's not something I give much thought.

Since, statistically, there are many more victims of crime than there are criminals (and I know I'm not a criminal), that's just a statement of fact.

[Audley Strange]

Why not make it a voluntary scheme? That way those who wish it have it and those who don't, don't? It would save a whole lot of smugness and paranoia.

[Rum]

Reading the link in the OP it says it isn't intended for private homes.

[Mysturji]

Seth in 5....4.....3....

I say give the eagles the keys...

And wait for the owls of protest...

This derail is hard to swallow.

What are you folks crowing about?

You're a raven loon.

[Coito ergo sum]

Reading the link in the OP it says it isn't intended for private homes.

Why is that distinction important? It does apply to private property and businesses.

[mistermack]

This law does seem very strange I assume even in the US the fire brigade and the police can legally kick the door down in an emergency

In that case the only difference is that you don't need to replace the door, and they could save extra minutes that might save a life, or catch a drug dealer.
I don't see any change in their RIGHT to enter, just their means of entry.
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