abstract:A door chain, security chain, or security door chain consists of a small chain attached to the door frame, which attaches to a track on the door for security purposes. It is a type of lock that is often used along with other types of locks to secure a door.
Police and charities working with older people all offer advice on crime prevention measures for the elderly, ranging from not keeping large sums of cash at home, to installing an entry phone or using a doorchain.