Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
17th April 2024 Issue no. 701
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999 emergency number marks its 75th anniversary
In 1937, members of the public were given an easy to remember number to call in an emergency following the deaths of five women in a London fire.
The first call led to a would-be burglar being arrested within 5 minutes of the householder dialing the new number. Now that's a service we could use today!
4th July 2012