Show of strength from TradeLocks

Leading locksmith tool supplier TradeLocks is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Premium Ford Tibbe.
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Join the replacement revolution

Home security specialist Yale has introduced a revolutionary new range of replacement multipoint locks, designed to help locksmiths take early advantage of this growing market.
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Potential fortune in old coins discovered in safe-opening gamble that paid off!

An old safe bought for $300 at a Virginia auction has yielded treasure for a New Jersey businessman.

Eric Doran's staff laughed when they saw M&M's bags after a locksmith opened the safe Thursday. Then Doran started pouring the contents on the floor.
More than $500 in cash, several hundred dollars in quarters and coins dating to the 1800s were in the safe, which hadn't been open in about 20 years. Doran, who owns Doran Liquidators, tells The Press of Atlantic City he had hoped to sell the approximately 140-year-old safe on eBay because of its unique look. Doran says his gamble paid off.

G4S security guards at US military base in Korea walk out in contract dispute

Hundreds of security guards manning the gates at several U.S. military bases across South Korea are refusing to work in protest of a new contract that will cut their wages and lengthen their working hours.
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Cyber-attack claims at US water facility

US homeland security and FBI officials are investigating an apparent cyber-attack on a water utility near Springfield, Illinois.

The attack may have been the cause of a water pump shutdown, and could be the first case of foreign hackers successfully targeting a US industrial facility.

Milestone launches XProtect Mobile

Mobile application gives access to XProtect platform using smartphones and tablets. Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has announced the launch of XProtect Mobile, a new mobile application for XProtect VMS users.
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UAP TradeLocks move to Whitefield

Locksmith tool supplier and security expert UAP TradeLocks has moved to bigger premises thanks to a growth in business and exciting expansion plans. The company, formerly of Bank St, Walshaw, would like to let their customers know that the relocation to Albert Close Trading Estate, Whitefield will be complete in January.

UAP TradeLocks has big plans for their new site including their first ever trade counter and has already set-up an on-site café to serve its own staff and surrounding businesses.
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Hooded robber caught after police used high-tech gadget to identify him by his NOSE

An armed robber who wore a disguise in a bid to evade capture was jailed after police used a high-tech device to match a picture of his nose against dramatic CCTV pictures of the raid.

Liam Gould, 24, thought he had got away with a knifepoint raid after he wore a hooded jacket, covered his face with a scarf and wore gloves.

The cyber security industrial complex

Documents point to a huge industry that provides online surveillance tools to governments and police agencies.

A claim by Wikileaks that documents it released last week provide evidence of a "secret new industry" of mass surveillance was as breathless as previous pronouncements from Julian Assange's organization, reports Technology Review.

But the material does provide a stark reminder that our online activities are easily snooped upon, and suggests that governments or police around the world can easily go shopping for tools to capture whatever information they want from us.
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"Where will your supply chain's next risk come from?"

Last year saw an increase of 40% in lorry and cargo theft in the UK. There are about 450 000 lorries on the UK roads and less than 2000 secure truck parking spaces in the UK. Fuel theft continues to be an issue and it is still on the increase. Integrated security solutions and integrated advanced technology in intrusion detection, electronic access control, video surveillance and perimeter protection connected into their IT networks are the only way to ensure 100% security for businesses in the current climate.

1. Avoid the 'short-term' mentality approach to safety and security With most companies under financial pressure to reduce costs, quick fix solutions to some of the problems previously outlined are often implemented. Sadly, looking for short-term revention rarely provides the appropr
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Global Security Summit London

Security summit launches pre-qualified meetings programme to deliver optimal return-on-investment to security end-user community.

Helping senior end-users from across the security and fire industry meet and do business with the right solutions providers, Global Security Summit London (www.globalsecurity-summit.com) is set to deliver an unrivalled business environment with the launch of its pre-qualified meetings service. Offering far greater collaboration opportunities than a traditional exhibition, organisers will match security solution 'buyers' with 'sellers' and provide personalised itineraries for senior level security end-users consisting of meetings, thought leadership, education and networking.
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Freedor's the easy solution

Fireco's award winning Freedor, the world's first wireless, electrically powered free-swing door closer, is proving to be a great success in the healthcare sector.

At Grimsby's Carisbrooke residential care home, where residents and staff had found heavy fire doors difficult to navigate, Freedor has proved to be an excellent solution that Home Manager Dean Smith says was easy to install, with none of the expense and disruption to occupants or the building associated with the installation of hard-wired door closers.
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Proceeds of Crime Act hearing orders compensation payment to security firm

A Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing held Monday 5 December at Maidstone Crown Court certified a criminal benefit against Ian Michael Bowrem, to the value of£3,334,675.

Judge Statman ordered that assets held to the value of £1,111,294 were to be paid within the next 28 days, or a prison sentence of five years and a day would have to be served in default.
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Confidential data loss in the UK continues to rise - How can we prevent it?

An investigation by Big Brother Watch this week unveiled 1,035 data-loss incidents across 132 local authorities in the UK since 2008*. Even scarier is the fact that 72% of UK companies admit to having lost confidential data through missing USBs, according to a new European study conducted by the Ponemon Institute and Kingston Technology.

Simply purchasing secure encrypted USB sticks is no longer enough. Public and private companies need to introduce best practice policies, procedures and awareness training for their staff before it is too late and they have another data loss scandal at hand. Global standards and strong privacy and data protection legislations need to be put in place and full enforcement ensured, including holding those liable at fault.
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Nortech signs up Databac as exclusive distributor for Spain & Portugal

British card reader manufacturer Nortech Control Systems has appointed ID specialist Databac as the exclusive distributor of its proximity and smart card readers in the Iberian peninsula. From its office in Barcelona, Databac will leverage its local resources to promote the readers throughout Spain and Portugal.

Nortech manufactures proximity readers and smart card readers capable of reading a wide range of 125KHz and 13.56MHz proximity cards and tokens. Its range of proximity card readers can read many formats, including EM4100, EM4102, Hitag1 and Hitag2, Paxton and PAC. Its range of smart card readers supports Mifare and LEGIC as well as reading serial numbers for most smart card types.
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Counter Terror Expo 2012

In its 4th successful year, Counter Terror Expo 2012 is the largest international event for counter terrorism and specialist security professionals from the public and private sector.

Running on the 25th - 26th April at Olympia, London the 2012 event will feature over 400 exhibitors, five high-level conferences, 12 complimentary technology programmes and two live product demonstration areas.
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Security firm Croma in private sector focus

A security firm run by former soldiers from the Black Watch is to focus on private sector business amid concerns over potential public spending cuts.

Dumfries-based Croma Group said it continued to believe the Ministry of Defence and public sector may be under threat from UK government cost-saving initiatives. The strategy was outlined as Croma reported a surge in sales last year.

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