Knollan to distribute 'SALY Dance' padlock in Europe

The Knollan Lock (SALY Dance) is an Israeli invention - a keyless pad "left-right-up-down" combination lock replacing old numerical locks and applicable to many markets.
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European Commission locks horns with Germany over data retention law

European Union regulators have warned Germany that it must implement the controversial Data Retention Directive within one month or face legal action and possible fines.

The Data Retention Directive requires EU member states to store vast amounts of telecommunications information, including data about email, phone calls and text messages, for law enforcement purposes.

Locksmith killed during legal eviction

A locksmith hired to help in the process of evicting a California tenant was shot dead, along with the sheriff's deputy serving the eviction notice, police said last Friday. In addition to the two men shot dead, a lone body has been found inside the charred ruins of the Modesto, California, apartment building, Modesto police Officer Chris Adams told CNN.

Locks and Security Magazine is now paid subscription only

During the changeover the April edition of LASM will be delivered online as an electronic edition and will only be available to paid subscribers. From May, our next print edition, we will be reducing our print run and those who haven't yet subscribed will no longer receive a regular copy of the magazine.
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UK government's proposed surveillance plans could be illegal

by Stephen Gregory

Lawyers have warned that the government's proposed surveillance plans may breach European data protection laws and could be challenged by the European Commission.
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New locks take hard line stance on theft protection

By John Ficcadenti

Equipment and property theft has always been a problem and one that appears to be getting worse, especially during these difficult economic times. Utility providers, telecom and cable companies, among others, are not exempt from this significant nationwide problem. As security measures continue to adjust, however, improved technology is now available to help combat and provide better theft protection devices.
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Electronic Security Systems NOS and Qualifications Review

The Standards Development team at Skills for Security is calling on industry practitioners to lend their knowledge and experience to a review of the existing National Occupational Standards and associated qualifications for Electronic Security Systems. An Advisory Working Group is being formed to start work in May.

 Ruth Oliver, Skills and Standards Manager said:
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New battery solutions for Fixed and Redeployable CCTV applications from MEL Secure Systems

MEL Secure Systems, the leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has introduced a new range of battery solutions for CCTV applications. Designed to meet the needs of system integrators and installers, they deliver market-leading performance in a wide range of overt and covert CCTV and ANPR applications. They can also be used also used for temporary radio stations and Wi-Fi networks.
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DHF promise of performance standards drives up quality levels

Compliance with minimum technical standards by Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) members is now assured following a key appointment to the federation's technical advisory team.
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WCCTV Tower Awarded Type Approval Status by Network Rail

WCCTV the mobile surveillance solutions manufacturer today has announced that its Tower product has been granted Type Approval status for use on railway infrastructure by Network Rail

WCCTV the mobile surveillance solutions manufacturer today has announced that its Tower product has been granted Type Approval status for use on railway infrastructure by Network Rail.
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Canadian border security threatened by job cuts, critics say

Major job cuts at the Canada Border Services Agency could undermine national security and public safety, according to a security expert and public-sector union officials, reports CBC news.

Your industry news - first

Just a quick note to thank you for publishing the latest information on National CCTV Improvement Week. As it happens, your strapline of Your industry news - first is extremely appropriate, given that it would appear you were the first to carry the most recent Press Release for NCIW 2012 (others have since followed in your footsteps) - keep up the good work!

Regards

Jon

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The new IronmongeryDirect catalogue out now with tradesmen tools

IronmongeryDirect now offers specialist tools to assist tradesmen, making the job in hand just that much easier. Best-seller Roughneck Door and Panel Lifter is an ideal solution for hanging a door, enabling one person to do a two man job. The lifter, which has a working load of 75kg, makes it easy to position doors when hanging and is also perfect for positioning wall panels.
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