Van locks are a great example of crime prevention technology and none more so than the slam lock with its automatic locking feature
. Because they possess this particular capability, the door being closed is no longer at the hands of the driver's memory.
Cargo crime is such an issue in the European Union being responsible for an absolute fortune. There are numerous offences each and every year on roads throughout Europe and far too many are being carried out by criminal gangs. This is particularly an issue due to the well-established organisational factor and their knowledge of the routes.
Criminal gangs deal in cargo crime for good reason. By the very nature of logistics along with the sheer volume of goods being transported, it comes with obvious appeal to such a group. Added to that, with this kind of distance of journey, the driver will have regular breaks and the target becomes an obvious target.
The slam lock eradicates any possibility that human error can intervene in locking the vehicle door. The driver doesn't have to lift a finger, except upon shutting the door of course. Forgetting to lock it however, has been the cause for a large number of cargo offences. The slam lock makes such a cause a thing of the past.
This type of solution, despite its effectiveness is actually only a minimum requirement in combating cargo crime. There have been added to the market, a number of advanced solutions such as immobilisers and alarm systems and they are all effective in minimising the risk of this kind of crime. Although there is an element of unfairness that either an individual or company should have to make such an investment in order to prevent criminals from striking but when you look at what is at stake, it is surely a worthwhile investment.