Chapter 11 Forcible Entry Flashcards
1
Q
Three types of locks
A
Mortise cylinder and rim
2
Q
Mortise locks
A
Latch bolt turned by handle and newer ones also have key operated deadbolt
3
Q
Cylindrical lock
A
key in knob type or deadbolts - short length of latch so easy to pry open
For deadbolts easiest way is force door itself (dbl cylindrical has key hole on both sides)
4
Q
Rim lock
A
Mounted on the inside of the door, sometimes has key hole but often not
Night latch has spring loaded bolt with beveled edge facing frame
Dead bolt is a dead bolt
Vertical dead bolt - rim lock has a bolt that slides vertically into receiver and does not cross door opening meaning almost impossible to pry open