Trick or Treat? How to Keep Your Home & Business Safe This Halloween

Halloween Fun: With a Side of Caution

Halloween brings festive decorations, spooky fun, and trick-or-treaters galore. But in Central Texas, it also brings increased foot traffic, crowds, and potential property risks. From accidental break-ins to opportunistic thefts, this season calls for extra awareness, without spoiling the fun.

Here’s how to stay safe while enjoying the season.

Residential Safety Tips for Halloween

When prepping your home for Halloween:

• Secure low-level windows – Decorations can obscure open windows from view

• Check yard gates – Costumes make it easy for strangers to scope access points

• Limit porch clutter – Lights and props are fun, but shouldn’t block door locks

• Reinforce porch lighting – A well-lit entry deters pranksters and unwanted guests

Brock’s Lock & Key recommends installing durable locks and reinforcing front entry doors to ensure your Halloween is scare-free, for the right reasons.

Business Security During Halloween Events

Local retail shops and restaurants around Fort Hood often host Halloween events or extend hours. More visitors mean more risk if security isn’t reviewed.

Be sure to:

• Ensure all exterior doors fully lock

• Check backroom and utility room hardware

• Upgrade to commercial-grade mortise locks if needed

• Rekey locks after staff turnover

These steps are especially important for ensuring commercial security in Fort Hood and surrounding areas.

Real Example: Belton Café Secures Halloween Event

When Old Town Café in Belton planned a community Halloween party, they worried about poor lighting and back-door access. Our team installed a keyless entry system and reinforced the door strike plates just in time.

"They got it all done before the 5 PM rush, the difference was night and day." — Café Manager, Belton

Holiday Lock Upgrade Tips

Before hosting guests or welcoming dozens of costumed visitors, take a few minutes to:

• Add motion-sensor lights to entry points

• Schedule a professional lock inspection before big nights

• Rekey locks if new staff, tenants, or guests will be coming

• Install keypads or access control for businesses

We specialize in lock upgrades for holidays—whether you're protecting a home or storefront.

Brock’s Lock & Key: Your Halloween Security Partner

• Veteran-owned and operated

• Fully licensed (TX License #B18916)

• Fast, mobile locksmith service across Killeen, Fort Hood, Belton, Copperas Cove, and nearby areas

• Residential and commercial lock solutions, done right the first time

Make This Halloween Both Spooky and Secure

Whether you’re preparing your porch for pumpkins or your shop for partygoers, a little prevention goes a long way. Don’t let a lock issue ruin your night.

👉 Call Brock’s Lock & Key or request service online now.
Stay safe, stay spooky and enjoy Halloween with peace of mind.