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7th March 2012 Issue no. 110
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Products Weather beating keypad from Securefast
A South Florida locksmith is accused of pilfering from some of the same safes he was supposed to protect from thieves. Eric Welch, 50, of Coconut Creek, was arrested Thursday in the back of a Home Depot in Margate after he allegedly cracked opened a safe full of cash that was bolted to a van's floorboard. Full StoryDumfries & Galloway protect vulnerable wildlife sites
Facewatch is now being offered free to all UK businesses, with a focus on retailers and the licensed trade, through Facewatch & Partners, a newly set up Not for Profit Company chaired by Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas.
Security scare: prohibited item found on domestic flight in Australia A Virgin Australia flight was held up over a security scare after a taser gun was found on board. The weapon, concealed in a pocket-sized camera pouch, fell out of a passenger's bag in the overhead locker and onto the floor, according to a passenger who witnessed the unfolding drama on the Melbourne to Adelaide flight.
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Comment: Once more the Locksmiths' Exhibition held over last weekend proved that this annual two-day event is the must attend best value for money show for both exhibitors and locksmiths. Despite the appalling weather over the wekend and especially on Sunday that saw accidents blocking the M42 and M1 motorways that doubtless prevented a few from getting there, most in fact did, and were welcomed not only by 'Austen's Angels' - two young ladies looking after subscriptions for Locks & Security Magazine and for the new members support group OPAL - but also hot bacon rolls, tea and coffee, but most importantly of all, a host of both new and tried and tested products on offer that locksmiths were only too keen to get their hands on! All this, and the best stand displays ever seen at the show, made last weekend's event a great success.
More and more suppliers were delighted to offer standing discounts to members of OPAL, notably MPL with a 15% reduction on the price of its popular Lock Puller. Locks & Security Magazine will be bringing you a photo report f the show in the next issue, out at the end of March, while details of more and more OPAL benefits will be listed in this e-zine in the coming weeks. So if you are thinking of joining OPAL (details elsewhere on this page) do so soon, as once you have your membership card you can immediately start taking adantage of the great savings to be had by every member. If you enjoy reading Locks and Security News so do others! If you have company news, stock clearances, distributor or product information tell us. Just email news This Week's News
Being disingenuous to the consumer Periodically in one context or another the subject of lock bumping comes up. This time we have a chain of events which includes the usual misrepresentation of the situation as to how it should be now by the Police in a TV programme.
A little bit of history, the patent for a 'bump key' was first registered in 1928. Then in the 1970's concerns were raised as to the security issues posed by 'bump keys'. Security firms to bid for roles in police work Private security firms could investigate some crimes and patrol neighbourhoods under plans being drawn up for police in England and Wales.
Staff would support officers carry out duties but would not make arrests. National CCTV Improvement Week (NCIW 2012) 6-12th May 2012 With security stepping up as the London 2012 Olympics rapidly approaches, CCTV Systems are to come under the spotlight in a concerted effort to raise operational effectiveness. In the run up to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London Olympics 2012, the need for ensuring maximum effectiveness of the UK's existing security infrastructure, has never been greater. In this period of heightened security concerns, given the vital role that Closed Circuit Television can play in helping to maintain a safe and secure environment, the UK's first "National CCTV Improvement Week" is set to be held during the 6th - 12th May 2012. Emprise Secures Top Score in SIA ACS
Manage your organisation's security risks and keep ahead of criminals - new security management education at IFSEC International 2012 Understand and protect your business from ever evolving security risks by attending IFSEC International's brand new education programme this May. Created for security managers and all those responsible for managing the security of their organisation, such as facilities, estate and building managers, as well as property owners themselves, the brand new Security Management Education Theatre will host a free-to-attend, CPD points-earning programme which takes place throughout the world's largest annual security and fire event (14 - 17 May 2012, NEC Birmingham, UK). MagTek introduces iDynamoEMV, EMV Chip & PIN mobile payment terminal
iDynamoEMV, along with the appropriate App., turns your Smart Phone or Tablet into a highly secure mobile payment system allowing acceptance of Credit or Debit card payments anywhere. Security firm seals big deal in Mongolia A Belfast security firm has won business worth £750,000 in Mongolia - one of the farthest-flung export deals ever for a Northern Ireland firm. CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is to supply its products, including fingerprint and swipecard readers, to the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in the country's South Gobi region - and the company says there is still room for more opportunity. Full StoryNew Addition to Paxton's Net2 Pro Software, Net2 Anywhere, Opens the Door to Remote Site Management
Hot on the heels of the September re-launch of their leading access control software, Net2 Pro, Net2 Anywhere is a new online application within Net2 Pro, Paxton's intelligent feature-rich Net2 software. Net2 Pro offers advanced features like building control, HR programs, sophisticated system integration, and now remote access, from anywhere in the world. By Anthony Bond Metal theft has rapidly become one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, and so one city council has had to come up with a rather unique way to protect its valuable drain covers. Birmingham City Council is marking the grills on its drains with forensic grease, which is visible under ultraviolet light. Full StoryLocks and Security News Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of Locks and Security News. If you would like to run a search of the Locks and Security News web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at Locks and Security News:
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Tradelocks' new Letterbox Tool was completely sold out on Saturday with extra stock having to be brought in overnight for Sunday; several exhibitors re-booked for 2013 immediately, with some asking for more space. 
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