What is the actual function of the lock on a up can window handle?
The intent of the handle lock is that &quot;break window, open handle so you don't have to climb through the jagged glass left in the frame, climb in opened window&quot; is made difficult.
If the lock plates are too weak and snap when pried, that case gets no help from the handle lock.
Sad reality is that if a thief wants in, they will get in - &quot;security&quot; is just slowing them down or making things more difficult for them.