{"id":515,"date":"2013-08-21T11:34:41","date_gmt":"2013-08-21T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=515"},"modified":"2013-10-23T16:21:41","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T21:21:41","slug":"media-perception-of-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/media-perception-of-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Perception Of Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over the past decade or so, the world of media seems to have taken an interest in thieves.\u00a0 On screen, there is something inherently romantic about them.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a group or a single person, they are charming and suave and they can break into homes with little to no effort at all.\u00a0 They make difficult tasks seem easy and crimes against the law glamorous.<\/p>\n

While these thieves on television tend to aim towards more high profile marks (victims), common thieves will can and will break into any home or business if there seems to be something of value.\u00a0 That is why security is so important.\u00a0 From locks to intercoms to alarms to gates, every last detail helps in deterring thieves from robbing your property.<\/p>\n

Still, you have to admit there is something mesmerizing about the way these characters in shows so effortlessly manipulate their way into mansions and galas.\u00a0 So in celebration of security and hopes that you will never be robbed, let us look at some popular TV shows.<\/p>\n

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White Collar<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the USA Network, this show is about a charming thief named Neal Caffrey who is caught by the FBI and made into a consultant for the white collar crimes unit under the order of Peter Burke.\u00a0 Caffrey is the epitome of a gentleman thief.\u00a0 He is handsome, he is charming, he is polite, and he never resorts to violence.\u00a0 Thieves like him get people to give him things rather than physically stealing them.\u00a0 He is master manipulator of people.<\/p>\n

White Collar<\/em> is a great show.\u00a0 You are immediately taken by the characters.\u00a0 Overall it is a procedural drama, but they have their quirky moments which are what distinguishes them from other crime shows.\u00a0 It is fascinating to see Neal Caffrey at work and also a good warning.\u00a0 Be careful of charming people.\u00a0 They\u2019ll leave you with nothing in the bank and you won\u2019t even know how it happened.<\/p>\n

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Leverage<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is absolutely a show worth watching.\u00a0 It used to show on TNT, but recently ended with a bang.\u00a0 Leverage<\/em> is about a group of thieves that are brought together by their mastermind, Nate.\u00a0 They pull off ridiculously over the top and often elaborate heists against companies that are cheating people.\u00a0 In a sense, they are vigilante thieves, only going after people and companies that manage to circumvent the law.<\/p>\n

Each character in the group has their specific set of skills.\u00a0 Hardison is a hacker and is in charge of the technical aspects of the job.\u00a0 Elliot is the beater, often masquerading as a body guard and using his physical strength when the situation arises.\u00a0 Sophie is a grafter.\u00a0 Much like Neal Caffrey, her gift is her way with words.\u00a0 Finally, and most importantly, is Parker.\u00a0 She is a thief in every sense of the word.\u00a0 She is the one skilled at picking locks, cracking safe codes, and actually stealing things.<\/p>\n

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Hustle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hustle<\/em> is in essence the British version of Leverage<\/em>.\u00a0 The only difference is the accent and the humor.\u00a0 I personally found Hustle<\/em> much more humorous than Leverage.\u00a0 Leverage<\/em> dealt with some darker personal issues with the characters while Hustle<\/em> had a few struggles, but tried to keep it relatively light hearted.<\/p>\n

The best part about the show is the lack of a fourth wall.\u00a0 There are various points in the shows where they point out that Hustle<\/em> is in fact a simple work of fiction and the characters are actors.\u00a0 They actively point out that the show is merely another form of a con.\u00a0 The other charming thing about this show is that it is old-school.\u00a0 There is the use of technology, but nothing too advance and no hacking.\u00a0 It\u2019s all physical planning with blueprints, careful timing, and knowing the right people in the right places.<\/p>\n

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It Takes A Thief<\/strong><\/p>\n

For reality TV junkies, this is a show to consider.\u00a0 Off air for a few years now, it was a Discovery Channel production.\u00a0 There were two men that hosted the show and they both used to be thieves.\u00a0 In order to demonstrate how lack home security often is, one of the men would plot a break-in.\u00a0 Of course, the family would be informed what was happening and they would be able to see everything through cameras installed in the house.\u00a0 However, it is still an intense experience.\u00a0 They looted the homes like it was a real robbery.<\/p>\n

At the end, everything is returned and the family gets a new, upgraded security system.\u00a0 The host promises to return later to make sure the family is actively keeping up with security and it is surprising how many people don\u2019t even after they\u2019ve experienced a break-in.<\/p>\n

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