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.

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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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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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.

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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The doors to the den are closing!

Closing date for all entries is 31st May 2012 - so don't miss out - tell us your idea now!

TradeLocks is looking for the next innovative tool to be added to their exclusive Signature Range, which already features products designed and developed by some of the most respected figures in the locksmith world.
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New Fire Door Inspection Scheme to provide crucial knowledge and certification

IronmongeryDirect, the UK's largest online and mail order supplier of ironmongery products to the trade, has welcomed news of Europe's first Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) which is being developed as a joint initiative between the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme. The scheme aims to educate and certify inspectors to check and verify the condition and legality of fire doors.
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Householders call in security professionals following BBC lock snapping exposé

Householders concerned about the security of their homes are calling in locksmiths, installers and security professionals for advice following a number of BBC programmes on lock cylinder snapping, according to the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) and the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF).
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Auto Locksmiths show drives ahead

ALEX - the specialist show for auto locksmiths taking place at the East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC), Nottingham from October 27th to 28th, now has 16 confirmed stands with more companies looking at their options.

The show is being organized by Mick Friend, who is responsible for the highly successful Locksmiths Exhibition, which took place last month at the same venue.
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Burglar says he was doing locksmith work, cops say

Ogden, Utah police deputies say a 31-year-old man being charged with breaking into a vehicle told them he was just practicing to be a locksmith!

Weber County sheriff's deputies say they responded to a burglary call and found the man with lock picks, bolt cutters and what appeared to be a glass pipe for smoking methamphetamine. They requested a search warrant and seized stolen items from a truck, including several purses, wallets, religious books, a gun and gems worth an estimated $5,000.

Mul-T-Lock and SE Connors security success

Kings Langley School has upgraded the security of its entire premises to a Mul-T-Lock Garrison master key suite to incorporate latest facilities on site, alongside providing a completely safe environment for pupils and staff, inside and outside the classroom.
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Xandem's security sensors can see through walls

Imagine a real-life version of Harry Potter's magical Marauder's Map, which showed the location of everyone prowling throughout Hogwarts castle. That's what startup Xandem is building: a new kind of all-seeing motion-detection system that's poised to shake up the security market.

The T24 Door Station with App and new accessories

MOBOTIX have started 2012 with deliveries of the complete T24 IP Video Door Station. In addition to the hemispheric video door intercom, which received the renowned Plus X Award for innovation, high quality and usability, and was awarded 'Best Product of 2011' in its product class, the T24-KeypadRFID, the Security Door Opener (T24-Doormaster) and optionally the two-wire network module (T24-Info2wire+) will now also be on show. Customers get a powerful, complete video solution for door communication and access control.
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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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