A man from Bramhall, Stockport, has been cleared of stabbing to death a burglar at his home. Raymond Jacob was stabbed to death whilst he was burgling Mr Vincent Cooke home. Mr Cooke was home alone initially but his wife and 12 year old son came home during the burglary, but luckily escaped unharmed. Paramedics […]
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A recent survey suggests that the majority of burglars are using social media websites to help them target their victims. Over 75% of convicted burglars questioned said sites like Google street view play a massive part in them planning their entrance and escape routes, while Facebook and Twitter – where users ‘check in’ to locations
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Access Control is simply, a system used buyativan to control the access of something, usually a specific area. It works by using an electronic entering system. Users that are allowed access can usually gain access by entering in a pin code. Some access control systems readers used advanced technologies so that people can enter by:
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Just on my way to The Master Locksmith Association Exhibition in Telford. Looking forward to seeing some new locks and Lock opening tools as well as brushing up on a little training and finding out about any changes in fire regulations regarding communal front doors and panic hardware and up to date insurance contents requirements.
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Just had to leave someone locked out as I got caught in the riot in Tottenham, North London N17. Police cars set ablaze, apparent gun shots heard and people hurt. Police helicopter overhead and riot police everywhere. If you need the services of a Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) licensed locksmith in North London then feel
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Two men have been charged with grievous bodily harm as a Locksmith was stabbed in the chest whilst assisting a bailiff repossess a house in Hazel Way, Chingford, East London. The Locksmith sustained a single stab wound to the chest and head injuries, he remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Mustafa Gogebakan,
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The new Era 1930 (60mm backset) and 1830 (40mm backset) Auto-deadlocking Rim Lock/Nightlatch complies with BS3621 : 2004 and with the new European Standard (BSEN 12209). It is ideally suited to glass panelled doors as not only is it Auto-deadlocking, meaning it can’t be slipped open when the door is closed from the outside but
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MoD Videos Warn Against Careless Tweeting The Ministry of Defence has issued ‘careless talk costs lives’-style videos warning servicemen and women about the security risks of social networking websites. In one of the clips released on YouTube, a mother posts a message on Facebook about her airman son who is serving in Afghanistan. He makes
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A rim lock or night-latch, is a lock which is attached to the surface of the door, and is normally fitted at shoulder height as this is the most convenient height for reaching out and turning, twisting or pulling the handle, lever or knob to open the door from the inside and inserting the key
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The 5 lever lock mortice deadlock is a type of lock often required for home insurance and are generally recommended by the police for home security. It should be fitted to the lower side of the door to give you the most resistance against forced attack, ie someone kicking the door. There are various grades
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