Security at Austin buildings ‘compromised’ after burglary suspect gets master key

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A master key that allows first responders easy and quick access to apartment complexes and commercial buildings was recently found in the possession of a burglary suspect, says a spokesperson with the city of Austin.
According to a memo issued by Austin’s Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano, since the local Knox key system was compromised, the city is in the process of replacing and upgrading the system. The Knox Company supplies the lockboxes, which provides first re