Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry news
22nd May 2013 Issue no. 169
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Tradelocks courses gain MLA's CPD approval
Following the introduction of the MLA's Continuing Professional Development programme earlier this year, Tradelocks announces that two of their courses have now been awarded CPD status. This adds major credibility to the already popular courses, the company says. According to the MLA, "Continuing Professional Development gives members of ...Amax Security safeguards V8 Gourmet restaurant group
...trating the credentials of its wide-ranging quality service, which includes independent NACOSS Gold approval from the National Security Inspectorate, the UK's leading certification body. Amax's other services include CCTV surveillance solutions, door entry systems, automatic gates and barrier equipment, as well as an expanding line-up of fire sa...Relay attacks on cars now in the public domain
...e will carefully monitor further reactions to this release of information, especially from security approval organisations. For more information, email security@sbd.co.uk ...Government backs MLA 2011 handbook
... has further cemented its position as one of the country's leading security experts with a stamp of approval from the Home Office. The coalition Government's James Brokenshire MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Crime Prevention has praised the work of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and invited the association to contribu...Locksmith's Exhibition 2011: Show Preview
... and operate. All the range is suitable for electricians who do not have “Part P” approval. Each boxed system provides a complete ready to go solution for home owners and small businesses and provides full protection for their property and safeguarding their staff. With products to suit most requirements, the Rhino range...IPSA supports Statement on industry regulation
...lobbied for". Although "The details of the plan have yet to be decided .....", and Parliamentary approval will still be required, IPSA is confident that the principles upon which the plan will be based are known and agreed between government and the industry. This will allow for future discussions to take place in a productive and consensual wa...Chiron's IRIS Touch is first IP/GPRS alarm signaller to achieve INCERT approval
Chiron's IRIS Touch alarm signalling technology has become one of the first to gain approval from INCERT, the leading Belgian intruder alarm technology approvals body. "This latest success for the IRIS Touch range follows the EN certifications gained in both 2009 and 2010 from the reputed, independent VdS test house, and further confirms Chiron...IFSEC records 12% visitor growth
...nfluential panel. The closely fought contest resulted in 2020 Imaging gaining the judges' stamp of approval, winning not only the accolade, but also $10,000 to put towards the development of their technological innovation. The international feel of IFSEC was compounded this year with the vast spread of international pavilions including Belgium,...WCCTV Tower Awarded Type Approval Status by Network Rail
...urveillance 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 Ra...Mul-T-Locks break secure XP claim first to achieve TS007
...m achieving the revised Diamond Level of Sold Secure SS312, Break Secure XP with the TS007 stamp of approval is a proven industry leading product, which enables locksmiths to offer customers complete peace of mind and protection, with a truly retro-fit cylinder only solution." Break Secure XP incorporates four individual high security innovation...Project Griffin new refresher programme online
...gage with the revised refresher programme." Further information and application forms for Centre approval are available from the Skills for Security Customer Services team on 01905 744000 or info@skillsforsecurity.org.uk ...Master Locksmiths Association exposes scam operations
.... "It's also important to be aware that as well as using bogus addresses, some scam sites claim approvals which they simply haven't got. So if you're in doubt as to the authenticity of a locksmith website, but they're claiming to be an MLA member, it's worth quickly double-checking that the company is listed on the MLA's site: www.locksmiths.c...SSAIB launches UKAS-approved fire risk assessment scheme
...the competence and reliability of a company commissioned to carry out fire risk assessment, British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) recently introduced its Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment SP205 Scheme. SSAIB is the first third party certification provider to introduce an SP205 scheme for firms or individuals offering fire risk assessment se...Yale gets a handle on TS007 standards
...el Whittingham, Product Manager for Yale: "The new Platinum security handle with the TS007 stamp of approval is a best in class product, made from marine grade stainless steel which offers the ultimate protection against the elements, as well as providing the best level of protection against cylinder attacks. This adds to our increasing product por...SSAIB reveals plans for 2013 as registrations reach new peak
...care systems for the social alarms sector. SSAIB is the only certification body to have gained UKAS approval for its Telecare Services Scheme, introduced last autumn. Geoff Tate has previewed upcoming changes to SSAIB's expanding website services, with features designed to improve functionality for visitors and importantly reduce its registered ...SmartWater meets top independent specification
...eme weather conditions over the course of many years has earned it the highest level of independent approval following rigorous testing. The forensic codes used within SmartWater's uniquely-coded marking solutions have been awarded 'Grade A External' classification under the recently launched national BSI (British Standards Institution) specific...