[JrsyJack]

With a Residential KNOX-BOX installed, emergency responders can respond quickly, without forcing entry. They simply remove your entrance key stored inside, provide medical assistance and re-lock your door when they leave.

Yes, and in a preemptory role in advance of an actual or perceived state of civil unrest they will also use the key to enter your home and remove every self defense object that you have stored in it...or am I being paranoid?

[NFHale]

“...remove every self defense object that you have stored in it...or am I being paranoid?...”

No, you’re not paranoid.

There’s NO VALID REASON to make it easier for ANYONE to violate your private property.

By providing a key, you provide approval.

This is THE stupidest, most assinine thing I have ever heard a local gov come up with. And notice the THREAT they level at you if you refuse???

You Garland folks should find out where these PUBLIC SERVANT councilcritters live and pay them a visit with tar and feathers. Or whatever else suits your fancy.

Make your displeasure known NOW, in large numbers, and with very loud voices.

Failing that...remember you’re Texans. Historically, you know how to deal with thugs.