Lake Forest, Calif.-based Kwikset, with residential door hardware, now is a sponsor with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) in a national home security effort.

“We could not be more elated to join forces with the National Crime Prevention Council, one of the most reputable and recognizable associations that shares a common goal with Kwikset — promoting home safety and security,” says Brent Flaharty, vice president of marketing at Kwikset. “We are eager to collaborate on a variety of projects and events throughout 2011 to ultimately aid Americans’ awareness of security and crime prevention in hopes to affect a behavioral change for the better.”