As a general rule, we do not respond to persons having locked themselves out of their vehicles. Officers are not allowed to use "slim jims" or "flat bars." The best persons to call in such cases are a friend with a key, a tow truck (they often carry "slim jims"), a locksmith or an emergency auto service provider. We will only respond to a locked vehicle in those cases where a small child is locked in the vehicle or where some other threat to a person exists.