Security meets tradition!

Gun Cabinets are part and parcel of gun ownership, but why not store your prize weapons in style? We go back to the future to see what British firm 21st Century Antiques has to offer.
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Commonwealth Games security tightened

Security for the Commonwealth Games was tightened after a random terrorist attack wounded two tourists in Delhi.

With the Games due to start officials tried to reassure athletes and the public that they were safe.

Police increased patrols across the city and put more officers on the streets, especially in areas frequented by tourists.

The tourists, from Taiwan, were hurt when gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on Sunday near one of India's biggest mosques, the Jama Masjid, in the heart of the city. Police launched a massive search for the gunmen and issued a security alert across the Indian capital.

Robbers locked in bank

Three women remained jailed after a failed robbery attempt trapped two of them inside a bank in Indianapolis USA.

One of the robbers showed a note demanding money to Chase bank teller Thelma Bunton, 58, but then grabbed the note back from the teller and headed for the bank's exit, according to police.

The bank has separate doors for entry and exit, each with its own vestibule. As the robber exited, the teller pressed a button to lock the exit doors, trapping her.

Moments later, her accomplice began to enter the bank, and the alert teller pressed another button that locked her in the entry vestibule, police said.

Cybercrime is the 'most dangerous criminal threat we will ever face'

The head of Interpol has warned that cybercrime is the 'most dangerous criminal threat we will ever face' after fraudsters stole his identity on Facebook.

Security chief Ronald K. Noble revealed that two fake accounts were created in his name and used to find the details of highly-dangerous criminals.

The embarrassing security breach saw one of the impersonators use the false profile to obtain information on fugitives convicted of serious crimes including rape and murder.

Elegance from Australia

The Elegance mortise lock (with caretaker) is a security lock for hinged doors from Austral Lock, with a jemmy-resistant reformable strike place.

Improving occupant safety the Elegance security locks have caretakers which are compatible with K-Kit (cable), H14R (rod) and H14-A (adjustable rod) multipoint kits.

An interior snib lever on the security locks provide quick and convenient locking without the need for a key.

Enhanced resistance to forced entry via a notch in the latch bolt engages a profiled strike plate aperture.

The Elegance mortise lock fits into industry standard door cutouts and suits both left handed hinged and right hand hinged doors.

Milestone Systems Retains Number One Global Position

Milestone Systems is listed again as the number one provider of open platform IP video management software by IMS Research in its latest report: The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 Edition.
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Mul-T-Lock codes its handle

Mul-T-Lock UK has launched an innovative door handle with integrated electronic security, offering simple and effective keyless locking for internal doors, without compromising on door aesthetics.
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New entry level network surveillance cameras from Samsung

Samsung's new SNB-1000 fixed camera and SND-1010 dome camera have been designed for budget conscious users who wish to capitalise on the benefits of Video over IP.
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Irish terror threat to UK "worrying"

The mounting threat of an attack by dissident Irish republicans on mainland Britain was described as "worrying" by Northern Ireland's first minister, Peter Robinson, reports The Guardian.

Speaking after the British government announced that it was raising the threat level from Irish terrorists to "substantial", Robinson said the development underlined an urgent need for adequate police resources to stifle the resurgence of republican paramilitaries. His call follows nationalist claims that MI5 is not up to the task of monitoring a new generation of dissident terrorism.

Security Industry still requires licensing

Following the BBC news featuring an article on the alleged abolition of the SIA* below is a response from IPSA.

The International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards.
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Sticky fingers

Thieves could end up with sticky fingers after a security firm invents a cash box which fires exploding glue over the money when it is broken into.

G4S Cash Solutions has started using the boxes - which make the money inside unusable - in a pilot scheme in London.
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No call out fee

An enterprising New Zealander has avoided a locksmiths call out fee after losing the only key to a shared property's unlocked back door. A locksmith quoted NZ$150 for the callout fee alone. So the quick-thinking individual took the door off the hinges and walked it to the nearest locksmith. Auckland Lock Services fitted a new lock with two keys for NZ$23.

Roto uses psychology to design new handle

Roto has used a leading German institute specialising in market psychology in order to design customer appeal into its latest window handle.

The hardware manufacturer commissioned a study by the Institute of Market Psychology in Mannheim, the aim of which was to discover what makes consumers choose one handle over another.
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Makowski: Watchdog tells its part

Mark Makowski the notorious "Rogue Trader" locksmith who was recently jailed for 4 years had a history of complaints against him going back as long as 8 years, according to TV programme Watchdog.

"Locksmith, Mark Makowski is well known to us on Rogue Traders. He's one of the very first rogues we ever featured - and one of our most prolific offenders.

"Back in 2002, we'd started receiving complaints about a number of companies Makowski was running. So, we rigged some houses with secret cameras and locked ourselves out…"

Security guard gets the slip

A security guard who slipped on a dirty floor while trying to stop shoplifters in a Doncaster supermarket is calling for better safety standards at work after he fractured his hip and was left using a walking frame.

Darren Mason, aged 38, was off work for five months after he fell while working for Chubb Security at Sainsbury's in Thorne Road, Edenthorpe, in 2006. 

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Vital port could be at risk over police funding cuts

Cuts to police funding in Wales could create a security threat to one of the UK’s most important ports, an MP has warned.

In the wake of concerns about potential cuts at Dyfed- Powys Police, Stephen Crabb MP said port security at Milford Haven needed to be considered by the Police Minister when considering making cuts.

A quarter of the petrol and diesel used in the UK is shipped into the port in Pembrokeshire and in recent years it has also grown in significance as the entry point for liquefied natural gas from Qatar into the UK.

Locksmith called to security van

A locksmith had to be called to a security van outside Lloyds Bank; it was believed the G4 van's crew were trapped inside. 

One witness said of the incident: "I saw a man trying to drill the door lock out. The auto alarm had gone off saying 'help we are being robbed please call the police'.

And police had to direct traffic as an elderly woman collapsed on a pedestrian crossing.

"I thought it was odd because the policeman was standing right next to the van where he was directing the traffic."

Lishi to Sponsor the International Auto Locksmith Convention 2010

This year Lishi will be the sponsor of the International Auto Locksmith Convention at the Manchester Airport Hilton over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of November 2010, and with a magical theme, they have a few tricks up their sleeves! Distributor Tradelocks are delighted to announce that Mr Li, founder of the Lishi Brand, will be visiting from China to lead Auto Lock Picking training classes throughout the event. Chris Belcher will also be present, offering Auto Chubb AVA pick and decoder training sessions, so register now and come and find Tradelocks and Lishi at Stand J1!
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Paxton's Vandal Resistant Metal Keypad Hangs Tough at The Gym!

The Gym is a rapidly developing chain of venues that offers their customers flexible and accessible gym membership. With 11 sites in major cities across the UK, The Gym is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing a modern health club for people on the move.
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London Olympic Games security under pressure of budget cuts

Sheffield University makes savings with Raytec White-Light

The University of Sheffield has installed the latest energy-efficient White-Light LED technology from Raytec to achieve huge energy bill and CO2 savings. In a project handled by Clear Image, the University has chosen Raytec LED units for upgrades to improve security and ensure the safety of 25,000 students living on campus; providing a safe environment during the hours of darkness.

"The University of Sheffield has a very strong commitment to reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint and we are always keen to look at new ways to reduce environmental impact, as well as costs," says Sheffield's Energy Manager, Phil Riley.  "Choosing energy efficient outdoor LED lights rather than the more conventional energy-hungry, maintenance- intensive metal halide lights will reduce our energy consumption on these buildings by 63% and carbon emissions by over 22,000 kg pa."
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