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The good and bad about locking your keys in the car: I was horrified to see my car keys on the floor in the car when I parked at Food Lion on N.C. 5.
The bad side was that the police did not help, even though I am an elderly person. The good side was that the people at the store, especially a little man with glasses, and a stranger got the keys out, and that in 90 degree-plus heat.
Thank you!
Annemarie Pollard
Pinehurst
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skylinefirepest 10 months ago
The police used to open cars for people...don't know why they stopped. It was a valuable service for an entity that "advertises" to protect and serve. Little to no liability and very good public relations. Listening Coppers???
lakeview 10 months ago
"The bad side was that the police did not help, even though I am an elderly person."
I always take the side of the police or at least always give them the benefit of doubt but this is beyond ridiculous.
MikeNC 10 months ago
A good percentage of the time when using a slim jim to open up a car door will disable the locking mechanism. If so, you will no longer be able to open the door with your key if you lock it, which you just don't lock your doors anymore. I suppose it has gotten to a matter of liability for some wanting the police to fix the door lock....Mike
Courseaire 10 months ago
"The bad side was that the police did not help, even though I am an elderly person." What does being an elderly person have to do with this?
Toda 10 months ago
One perspective contributed by MikeNC is a looming threat for local officers who no longer train to open locked cars. The other according to my 2nd cousin is the electronic door locking mechanisms are much more difficult to get to, and secondly, the electronics are easily damaged. Clothes hangers and slim- jims are a thing of the past.
LockSmiths are bonded and have insurance to cover damage to vehicles...best call yet.
skylinefirepest 10 months ago
Best cheap idea is to keep a spare key. Unless you really have a high falutin' car you can get in with a regular key and then use your original key to turn off the alarm.
ninesyspup 10 months ago
Coursaire, is there anyone you respect? I see where you belittle the veterans, now you go after the elderly.
HAVE YOU NO SHAME?
Courseaire 10 months ago
Ninesyspup - I have a long history of making fun of people who think they are entitled because of who they are. I'm a vet, elderly and animal lover, however, I don't expect or want special treatment just based on my station in life. Check out "A Kind Soul" and you'll find out that I also pick on negligent animal lovers that are responsible for their animals demise & expect pity.
invmc 10 months ago
I agree with Toda - "LockSmiths are bonded and have insurance to cover damages to vehicles...best call yet".
As far as the naysayers who want to discredit law enforcement, officers operate the way the department S.O.P. reads. Many agencies are shying away from unlocking vehicles unless there is a small child or animal locked inside. In some cases, if the car is running with the keys locked inside. Surprisingly, many people will ask for assistance in unlocking their vehicle, and then they want to hold the city / county responsible when their paint gets chipped or there is some electrical damage.
JD 10 months ago
The police used to open cars for people...don't know why they stopped.
I was told by a patrolman that if they scratch or nick your window then the department can be held accountable for damage to the car. Even something as slight as a paint or glass nick. I don't know how factual it is but I believe the man in blue.
CNMT 10 months ago
Courseaire, you are a piece of work. I have read several of your comments here on the electronic version of the Pilot today and I only have one question for you....did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning???? No one is perfect. People make mistakes. You seem to be continually making ugly comments today directed toward everyone. Lighten up a bit!
Bflat 10 months ago
^Maybe there was some humor buried in the "elderly" comment.
greentara13 10 months ago
Don't you just hate locking your key in your car? I've done that before, thank goodness I have triple AAA! Courseaire, I think your sense of humor is pretty funny... it's quirky, I get that. I'm guessing you don't mean to insult people, it justs rubs people the wrong way sometimes... I still think it is funny ^-^
FightFireWithFire 10 months ago
When I worked for the police, we were still trained to open vehicles. We made everyone sign a liability waiver before we even touched the car. The reason that most departments have gotten away from opening car is actually side impact airbags. There is a danger to the officer if he/she hits the wrong thing while trying to jimmy a car these days. Also, newer cars have better designs to thwart thieves from jimmying cars.