[CAUT] Keys and Security issues

[David Vanderhoofven]

Hi Ken,

Thanks for writing!  The thefts I am aware of happened several years ago, 
during daytime when the building was unlocked.  I am not being accused of 
anything and I am glad that the college trusts me with the keys.  Having 
keys sure makes it much more convenient getting into locked rooms to tune.

However, I am sure that there are probably more non-contract technicians 
who also are entrusted with keys to assorted buildings, so this topic may 
be of interest to others.  At least it was interesting to me when I wrote 
it!  And I am all for keeping my life simple.

Have a great day!
David Vanderhoofven






At 12:04 PM 1/4/2005, you wrote:
>I think David Love makes a good point.  You have to ensure that you are
>handling your client's keys in a responsible manner (e.g. items 2 & 3 on
>your list).  Anything more than that puts you in the role of security
>consultant, and you need to make a conscious decision as to whether you want
>to be in that role, with all the attendant responsibilities and liabilities.
>If key control was an issue in the theft you refer to, I would think that
>loss would be a pretty clear wake-up call to the college in question.
>Personally, if a college or large church came to me for security and key
>control advice, I would have to question their judgment.  That said, I think
>pushing for items 4 & 5 would definitely be in your interest.  They're in
>the "keep my life simple" category.
>
>--
>Ken Zahringer, RPT
>Piano Technician
>MU School of Music
>297 Fine Arts
>882-1202
>cell 489-7529
>
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