So, we've arrived at the meat of this post: what does a locksmith do to help victims of burglaries? Before they do anything else, locksmiths must change the locks of your home or rekey them after a burglary in case the criminals managed to find keys to your home.

What can locksmiths do to prevent burglaries from happening again? They'll:

• Suggest for you to change the locking mechanism or add more locks to specific windows and doors.
• Tell you if a home security system is needed.
• Install an alarm so you are alerted of trespassers.
• Suggest that you get a dog.
• Point out other security vulnerabilities in the property and how to fix them.