Most people toss their keys onto a kitchen counter, hallway table, or hook by the front door (or if you’re like my wife, you leave them in the car more often than not). However, where you keep your keys at night could have a significant impact on your overall safety. You might be thinking, how could my car keys keep me safe? Well, many modern key fobs have a panic button that could throw off any would-be burglar. While this simple trick won’t replace a home security system, it could buy valuable time during a frightening situation and potentially help prevent a break-in from escalating. Here’s how you can pull it off.