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Press Releases

These are the press releases we've issued over the last year.

• June 29, 2013 Must See Caught on Camera Video's
• June 5, 2013 ABC Lookout Reasonable Locksmithing And ALOA Warn Of Scammer Locksmiths In U.S.A
• March 1, 2013 -- Mul-T-Lock High Security Locks
• February 1, 2013 -- Lock Bumping
• January 1, 2013 -- Fraudulent Locksmith
• January 1, 2013 -- School Shootings

Recent News Media Coverage.

• October 5, 2013 Manything turns old iOS devices into security cameras As consumers start updating to the new line of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones, shoppers may start looking for ways to make use of their older devices aside from simply selling them. Enter Manything, an iOS recording program that turns old iPhones, iPods and iPads into video monitoring cameras. READ MORE
• October 5, 2013 Access control sees continued push toward mobile capabilities Much of the buzz around access control in recent years has centered on the potential held by near field communications-enabled devices, which many people have pegged as the credential of the future. Innovation is also continuing to take place at the enterprise-level. READ MORE
• September 29, 2013 Navy shooting highlights gaps in military access control systems The smart cards Georgia's Fort Gordon uses to grant civilian contractors extended gate access is part of a federal security network that national experts say has grown too large. So much so, that it is vulnerable to sociopaths and tech-savvy criminals who steal or copy clearance passes to gain entry into highly secured areas. READ MORE
• September 22, 2013 Penn State to spend $1.4 million on security cameras Penn State is taking big steps to make campus safer. The university is spending $1.4 million to install 450 new surveillance cameras in residence halls and commons areas across its University Park campus. READ MORE
• September 22, 2013 The best Wi-Fi security cameras The best Wi-Fi security camera provides reliable, peace-of-mind monitoring at reasonable cost. Your ideal product will be easy to install and offer the features you need to monitor your environment. This may include night vision or motion activation. You will need to complete a needs assessment before determining which product is best for you. READ MORE
• September 15, 2013 Locksmith, others shot at by man during California eviction In California, a 42-year-old man being evicted by Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies opened fire. As the locksmith began drilling out the lock, the man fired shots through the closed front door of the five-bedroom, $1.6 million home. READ MORE
• September 15, 2013 Mayoral candidates weigh in on Boston surveillance cameras Boston needs more public surveillance cameras to help law enforcement respond to terrorist threats and even thwart potential attacks, several mayoral candidates have said. But the growth of video surveillance in cities such as New York and London has sparked civil liberties concerns. READ MORE
• September 8, 2013 New wireless door sensor provides instant update on security status Aperio Sensor AS100 is a new wireless door position sensor. It displays the current status — open or closed — and notifies access control systems over Wi-Fi via the Aperio 1-to-8 Communication Hub. And the information is made available instantly. READ MORE
• September 8, 2013 Amazon's new home automation storefront offers smart locks As Amazon's new storefront demonstrates, automation technology is increasingly compatible with common devices — like smartphones, tablets and Wi-Fi — and carries much of the needed infrastructure on board. READ MORE
• September 1, 2013 Locksmith says burglar-proofing your home is simple Criminologists, security experts and police use terms such as "target hardening," but burglar-proofing your home can be as simple as acquiring a yappy dog or clearing bushes near the back door. "You can make your house like Fort Knox if you want," said Kevin Price, an owner of Price's Alarms. READ MORE
• September 1, 2013 If your garage door opener is 20 years old, you have a security issue If your garage door opener is twenty years old your home security could be compromised. For example, a Fresno, Calif., homeowner bought a new garage door and opener, but when he pressed the remote his neighbor's door opened too. READ MORE
• August 25, 2013 Without secure Wi-Fi, you are vulnerable to hackers One family's horrible discovery, when a hacker took over their baby monitor, has experts sending out warnings about how easily this is accomplished by hackers with bad intentions. In another instance, a researcher and hacker literally unlocked a person’s house door. READ MORE
• August 18, 2013 New app allows changes to access control via smartphone A smart lock company has released a programming device for its smart keys that lets administrators in charge of access control update credentials from their smartphone. Medeco is shipping the Logic Mobile Programmer, which lets keyholders receive programming updates and temporary access via Apple iOS or Google Android devices. READ MORE
• August 18, 2013 Many cameras, little privacy Video surveillance technology is as much a part of life as the Internet. Both allow for the collection of personal and business metadata by service providers, advertisers and governments. Some have said Internet metadata collection by companies is not the same as the government doing it. Video surveillance is another story. READ MORE
• August 4, 2013 Breaking into the smart home of the future You don't need to follow technology very closely to know that startups are aggressively pursuing smart home products. Whether its locks, thermostats or even kitchenware getting the high-tech treatment, the Internet of things is in full swing. But as with any new technology, there are potential security risks. READ MORE
• August 4, 2013 New smart lock uses Bluetooth 4.0 to let users unlock doors with touch Unikey's version of the smart lock — called Kevo — doesn't require the phone to be tapped to the lock. Rather the phone-owner only needs to touch the lock with their finger to gain entry. As well as being compatible with iOS devices, the smart lock system works with a dedicated key fob, for people who don't have cellphones or other app-enabled devices. READ MORE
• August 4, 2013 City council in Alabama debates need for security camera system The City Council of Dora, Ala., once again discussed possible security camera systems. Mayor Randy Stephens had asked about adding a couple of cameras to the existing system in city hall, adding a camera system at the city-owned golf course and another system at the armory, which serves as a base for the city's street department and storage for city vehicles. READ MORE
• July 28, 2013 Digital locksmith 3-D prints keys on demand Insurance company DVV/Les AP is launching a new service that scans keys in 3-D and saves the files to a secure database so that if you lose them, you can access and download the 3-D printable file online and take it to a 3-D print shop to be printed. READ MORE
• July 28, 2013 Criminals can't escape the cameras Smile, criminals. There’s a good chance you're on camera. Perched on everything from storefronts and homes to trash trucks and buses, surveillance cameras have become some of the most important witnesses available to law enforcement looking to crack a case. READ MORE
• July 28, 2013 California residents turn to security cameras to combat property crimes It's three in the morning and you hear an alert on your phone — a text message — but it's not from a person. It's from your security camera at the office. The message? There's activity that's not supposed to be there. You call police and as you watch the thieves from your phone. You tell officers exactly where the culprits are. READ MORE
• July 28, 2013 Massachusetts: Amid privacy debate, Foxboro schools adopt camera policy Foxboro Public Schools in Massachusetts have adopted a policy for security cameras. The school committee voted 4-1 for the policy. Monitors will be installed in school offices and the video will be fed to the Foxboro Police Department, where officers can access the video if a security issue or emergency arises. The video will also be kept for 30 days, erasing automatically after that time. READ MORE
• July 21, 2013 Village surveillance cameras spark debate in New York People around the world recently marked 1984 author George Orwell’s birthday by placing party hats on surveillance cameras. The book had jumped to the bestseller list after revelations about the breadth of domestic surveillance by the NSA became public. Meanwhile in Saugerties, N.Y., a second surveillance camera was installed overlooking the corner of Market and Main streets, and a third is planned for Russell St. READ MORE
• July 21, 2013 Security cameras stolen from Virginia school Police are looking for a suspect or suspects tampered with the air conditioning units. Janice Clark with the City of Portsmouth, Va., said someone climbed onto the roof at Victory Elementary School and tampered with the air conditioning units. Clark also said they found three surveillance cameras had been pulled from the school's exterior walls. The cameras were valued at $225 each. READ MORE
• July 14, 2013 Up to 600 security cameras coming to Washington schools The Everett County School District of Washington will be installing 400 to 600 new cameras in hallways, parking lots and most other public areas, but not where individuals would expect privacy like in classrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms. Voters approved the cameras in 2010 as part of a six-year building repair and technology levy. READ MORE
• July 14, 2013 Michigan home explosion caught on security camera Surveillance video shows a cloud of smoke as a roof blows off a Ypsilanti Township home and the windows shatter. Authorities say a woman and her six-month-old baby managed to make it out of the home safely. READ MORE
• July 7, 2013 Security cameras a plus for Ohio business district A local Cincinnati, Ohio, business owner is raising awareness about the benefits of security cameras. Dan Roth, owner of the Stephen Linz Insurance Agency, said the cameras are economical and beneficial during a meeting of the Mt. Washington Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. READ MORE
• July 7, 2013 Security cameras a plus for Ohio business district A local Cincinnati, Ohio, business owner is raising awareness about the benefits of security cameras. Dan Roth, owner of the Stephen Linz Insurance Agency, said the cameras are economical and beneficial during a meeting of the Mt. Washington Community Urban Redevelopment Corp. READ MORE
• June 30, 2013 Illegal trash dumping caught by Virginia security cameras Security cameras have been installed for almost three months to catch those who are throwing illegal items in the Edinburg, Va., trash compactor. The cameras can zoom in on license plates, as well as the faces of drivers. READ MORE
• June 30, 2013 More security cameras for New Jersey town North Wildwood, N.J., city council is planning to add more security cameras throughout the town — a move officials say isn't big government, but "good government." A statement from the county noted, "One of the lessons coming out of Boston is it's not just going to be cameras operated by the city, but it's going to be cameras that are in businesses, cameras that citizens use," READ MORE
• June 23, 2013 Massachusetts school officials keep home access to security cameras Somerville, Mass., school officials are changing their regulations for school security cameras to give police immediate access to footage in case of an emergency, but will continue to let designated employees monitor the cameras from their home computers. READ MORE
• June 23, 2013 Local New York office to get security cameras An "irate" man who came into the village hall, allegedly shouting profanity at staff working there, Andover, N.Y., police Chief Jim Rumfelt said, was the catalyst for the village's decision to have security cameras installed to monitor the inside of the office. READ MORE
• June 23, 2013 New app lets you map the location of public security cameras There may not be anything you can do about the government monitoring certain private data, but what about the security cameras watching you in cities like New York or London? A new crowdsourcing mapping app called Surv gives city dwellers a way to prepare themselves for that kind of privacy infringement by mapping where those cameras are, and what they're used for. READ MORE
• June 16, 2013 Controls on private security cameras to stop homeowners from snooping Security systems are becoming cheaper, and hundreds of thousands of properties thought to have some form of camera system. But U.K. homeowners who set up their own CCTV cameras to improve security could face new controls, after an official said there had been a surge in complaints about snooping neighbors. READ MORE
• June 16, 2013 North Carolina park adds hundreds of cameras after Venus Fly Trap theft Officials with the North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation say they bought two surveillance cameras for Alderman Park after hundreds of Venus Fly Traps were recently stolen. Officials also say they added the flash camera they already own to the park. READ MORE
• June 9, 2013 Accurate and cost-effective outdoor video security Time-proven, cost-effective technologies are now available that are specifically designed to accurately detect security breaches in a wide range of outdoor environments while addressing the core issue of nuisance alarms. READ MORE
• June 9, 2013 New York town wants to install lanterns with security cameras In New York, a resolution to install five Village Lanterns with security cameras is to be proposed at the Port Jefferson Village Board meeting. Through the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Program, the Village of Port Jefferson hopes to install five lanterns that have security cameras in Port Jefferson. The lanterns would be installed on Village-owned parcels identified as "hot spots" in need of enhanced security and lighting for visitors. READ MORE
• June 2, 2013 Surveillance footage captures break-in at Georgia car wash A Buford, Ga., car wash owner hopes that surveillance footage will help catch the person who broke into his Buford business. The suspect is seen darting behind signs and walls while working to break in the door. He ran out of the car wash with the cash register. READ MORE
• June 2, 2013 Massachusetts malls install security cameras to help cut down on crime Two major suburban shopping malls, in Braintree and Wrentham, Mass., have added new security cameras in response to concerns about safety and crime from their home communities. Malls often use private security details, supplemented by local police officers. Individual stores have security cameras. Security at shopping centers, however, varies. READ MORE
• June 2, 2013 Security camera captures Washington bridge collapse Security video from a RV dealership in Mount Vernon, Wash., captured the I-5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River, as well as the events that leading up to it. "You can watch the bridge tumble into the river," said Robin Brigge, service manager at Blade Chevrolet and RV. READ MORE
• May 26, 2013 Enhanced video surveillance technology can be affordable As security technology continues to evolve, end-users are demanding high-resolution video that is detailed enough to be used in investigations and courts of law. However, this type of video quality comes at a premium. Fortunately, as video capabilities continue to advance, edge-based surveillance has emerged to bridge the gap between your budget and the need for better video. READ MORE
• May 26, 2013 Security cameras assist Pennsylvania law enforcement A security camera system is already paying off for Sharpsburg, Penn., police. Police Chief Rudzki said officers watching the footage recently noticed drug activity and were able to make an arrest after recording the exchange on camera. The cameras can be rotated and zoomed in and out to give officers different views of each site. READ MORE
• May 19, 2013 Video surveillance: What's driving high-performance video? As video surveillance and security systems evolve to more intelligent, high- performance solutions, they are being moved from the siloed "security department" to an organization's network platform. Here, the systems are considered another service on the network that can help an organization with their business operations, such as marketing or human resources, in addition to their primary function to ensure video surveillance and security operations. READ MORE
• May 12, 2013 Tiny uniform cams next big thing in policing Just as "cruiser cams" did, tiny cameras worn on officers' uniforms can make a big difference in police work — if public safety agencies can afford the pricey little gadgets. Cincinnati's former police chief, Thomas Streicher, calls the devices "the next giant step in the evolution of policing." Some models are as small as a cigarette lighter and can be worn on sunglasses, caps or lapels. READ MORE
• May 12, 2013 Police officers will video use of stun guns with taser cameras Taser shootings will soon be captured on camera in a bid to quell growing concern about the potentially deadly weapons. Police chiefs believe the footage will provide vital evidence after controversial incidents such as the death of "human fireball" Andrew Pimlott in Plymouth, England. READ MORE
• May 5, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing expected to boost video surveillance spending Despite the impressive growth that was already projected for the global video surveillance equipment market prior to the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon, IMS Research, part of IHS, is predicting that the terror attack will likely drive increased government spending on video surveillance. READ MORE
• April 28, 2013 Video surveillance plays key role in Boston's bombing investigation What began decades ago in the United Kingdom as a way to control soccer hooliganism has come full circle as a result of the senseless bombings during the Boston Marathon. The use of video surveillance by law enforcement, with the cooperation of the private sector, not only captured the bombing events, but has been a key to identifying the bombers themselves. READ MORE
• April 14, 2013 Affluent neighborhoods across US hiring private security as cities lay off police On the streets of Oakland, Calif., budget cuts have made the beat cop a rare breed, and some of the city's wealthy neighborhoods have turned to unarmed security guards to take their place. After people in Oakland's wealthy enclaves like Oakmore or Piedmont Pines head to work, security companies take over, cruising the quiet streets to ward off burglars looking to take advantage of unattended homes. "With less law enforcement on the streets and more home crime or perception of home crime, people are wanting something to replace that need," says Chris de Guzman, chief operating officer of First Alarm, a company that provides security to about 100 homes in Oakland. READ MORE
• April 14, 2013  Why you need to rekey all the locks in the house you just bought
  Buying a home is an exciting venture, but there can often be security risks attached to the purchase; particularly, inherited risks — either from the builder or the previous homeowner. Keys are a perfect example. It's exciting to receive the keys to a new home, but you need to ask yourself whether they're the only keys to the house. Did the previous homeowner loan keys to caregivers, family members, neighbors or cleaning companies that may not have been returned? This is why you need to rekey all the locks in your new home. More

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