ADT Home Security have been working with Calvin Beckford, a retired Police Officer with over 30 years’ experience in crime prevention, to prepare a new document, aimed at helping new homeowners to make their new property as safe and secure as possible.

Calvin Beckford, a security industry expert, has thirty years policing experience with the Metropolitan Police. Calvin is well-known in police crime prevention and academic circles.

ADT offer an ideal home security monitoring solution.

• ADT is a leading UK provider of electronic home security solutions, designed to protect family homes, with ranges to suit any size of property.

• The company has a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge and their experts will help you assess your security risks and work with you to develop a solution tailored to your needs.

A survey by a major insurance company found that 33% of Britons ignore ringing home alarms - people assume someone else will sort the problem out! (Source Zurich Insurance & BBC Report).

However, with an ADT monitored alarm, if your alarm is activated, they receive a message from your system enabling them to respond to the activation immediately, as all ADT home security alarm systems are linked via a telephone line, to their professionally manned UK based alarm monitoring centres. ADT monitors your home alarm 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For further information about the ADT home monitoring solution, please visit the website.

To View the Home Security Leaflet and to download it, please visit:
http://www.adt.co.uk/home-security/homesecurityguide.htm

Although safety is the most important reason for buying a door phone, comfort and ease of use comes in a close second.

Seeing who is at the door gives us the option of opening the door (or not) and provides a valuable sense of both freedom and protection.

You can also install an automatic opener with a Marmitek door phone that can be operated from the internal unit. So walking to the door is no longer necessary.

Specialist area
Door phone development is the province of genuine specialists, as the product must perform a range of needs and requirements.
Marmitek aims to provide a system that is easy for anyone to install and use.

Additionally, the door phone must be made of sturdy materials in order to survive all types of weather conditions, plus image and sound must be of the very highest quality, to match modern developments.

DoorGuard 350
With a monitor that is just 25 mm thick and a camera that is just 45 mm wide, the DoorGuard 350 is one of the slimmest in its category.
The 10cm. colour LCD screen provides a perfect image of the person at the door, even if it is dark outside, due to its integrated invisible lighting.

Quality and guarantee
All Marmitek door phones fulfil strict European quality standards and the company provides a full guarantee for up to 24 months after purchase.

Price and availability
The DoorGuard 350 is now available and costs just 159 euro.
For further information about the new Marmitek Door-Guard and sales addresses please visit the website.

Thinking about improving your home security, then look no further than Yale Digital, their new easy to use website, offering the very latest digital security solutions.

You will conveniently be able to buy your security products online via the Digital Store and have them delivered direct to your door.

Products available include:

• Yale’s revolutionary new SmartHome Alarm, which turns on a light in your home when an intruder activates a PIR outside, plus digital door locks, fire safes and wire-free alarms.

• Most of the Yale Digital products are available with professional installation, carried out by the national network of Yale Security Point installers.

• Yale Digital also includes ‘Build my alarm’, an easy-to-use feature that proposes both general security and high security packages depending on your home’s requirements.

• You can also arrange for a 130 point security check of your property via the website, to enable you to ascertain which products are best suited to you and your home.

• Specially trained Yale Security Point installers always carry out this reliable and affordable survey, for additional peace of mind.

Yale Digital offers you and your family security and peace of mind, with cutting edge technology, practical reliability, plus all the convenience and flexibility that only a digital solution can provide.

For more information or to view all of the Yale digital security products, please visit the website.
Yale’s Digital Helpline Tel: (01902) 364606.

A range of hardwearing replacement cylinders for uPVC door locks has been launched — Easifit by Kasp, the leading security brand from Carl Kammerling International.

Consisting of 16 double euro profile cylinders, in eight of the most popular sizes and two finishes – Brass and Nickel, the convenient Kasp Easitfit range has been designed to provide homeowners with a quick and simple increased security solution.

The 5 pin cylinders are anti-drill for added security and have the additional benefit of being ‘key both sides’; which allows the lock to be operated even when a key is left in the opposite side.

Easifit is a well-timed development, as the latest statistics on home security have highlighted some disquieting trends among homeowners:

• An Esure Home Insurance survey published earlier this year revealed an alarming 70% of new homeowners never change their locks, despite a fifth of all previous homeowners retaining the keys to their old homes.

• The research also highlighted that 11% of Brits do not change their locks after losing a set of keys.

• Following the surprising survey results, Kasp has targeted consumers directly to challenge common misunderstanding around the need to change cylinder locks.

Eye-catching and informative in-store sales support has been introduced, highlighting the importance of changing locks , designed to increase awareness and inform the consumer on how easy it is to replace door cylinders.

Also available are free measuring guides, to help customers ascertain the required cylinder size before making a purchase.

For more information about the Easifit euro profile cylinders by Kasp, please visit the website.

Tel: (01758) 704704

Would be thieves are well aware that we all have lots of high value presents in our homes during the festive period and they do their utmost to take advantage.

So Yale are offering some seasonal security advice, to help keep your gifts safe from surprise visitors, other than Santa Claus:

Alarm Systems
It’s important that your home is protected while you’re out visiting family and friends or away on holiday, therefore a security alarm can act as a crucial visual deterrent and will alert neighbours when activated by burglars.
60% of burglaries attempted on homes fitted with an alarm are unsuccessful - Yale’s wirefree alarm kits are quick and easy to install, and offer discreet protection for all types of properties.

External Doors
External timber doors should be secured using a mortice lock and/or night-latch that meets British Standard BS3621 and if you have a PVCu or Composite door, then it is recommended that you upgrade the euro profile cylinder in your multi-point lock to British Standard as well.

Windows
Yale advises that all windows, both upstairs and downstairs, are fitted with at least one appropriate lock. Many burglars will avoid smashing a window and will instead try to force the window frame itself.

Sheds, Garages and Outbuildings
Sheds and garages are often used to store larger, more expensive presents like bicycles and televisions, making them a prime target. Heavy-duty padlocks are recommended for shed doors, whilst anchor locks and cables can secure individual items. Stand alone alarms, which run on battery power, can also be fitted to outbuildings as an extra security measure.

Identity Theft
At Christmas time, you are more susceptible to fraud, as the increase in larger purchases, Internet shopping and a busy social calendar means you are less likely to notice unusual activity on your account. To protect yourself, keep your gift receipts in a home safe that’s bolted securely to the floor or wall.

Answering The Door
Yale recommends fitting a door chain and spy hole to external timber doors to enable you to check who is at the door before opening it.

Personal Safety
Christmas is the official party season but don’t let your fun be ruined by compromising on your safety. With darker nights and more evening social events to attend, it is crucial to remain self-aware when travelling and Yale recommends always carrying a personal attack alarm.

Yale security products are available from your local DIY store, locksmiths or hardware stores.

For more information please visit the website or visit http://www.yalesecuritypoint.co.uk , where you can fill in your details to request a free home safety security survey.

Tel: (01902) 364647

SecurityCAM Ltd a leading UK security solutions provider. has announced that it offers a ‘best protection guarantee’ with its ADT Home Security System.

This is an effective burglar alarms system that provides Police protection (response during emergency call outs), Smoke / Fire detection, plus Key holder response.

This security set up comes with ADT monitored alarms that give 24×7 protection to home, family as well as business assets, 365 days of the year with immediate Police response during emergency call outs.

Some key features of the ADT burglar alarm systems are:
The premises will be watched over 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Police, Key holder and Fire Response during emergency call outs.
4 hour Response times to the premises in the event of faults.
Access to a 24Hr ADT Service Bureau for assistance.
Instant deterrent to potential threats.
Routine Inspections of the ADT burglar alarm include minor adjustments.

Priced at £397.

Commenting on the need for the ADT Home Security System, Mr. Idris Shara, CEO, SecurityCAM Ltd. says, “The number of security violation incidents have increased over the last couple of years and people have now become extremely concerned about their safety.”

“Security is one of the most important fears for home and business owners.
To prevent burglary, people need to install comprehensive home Security Systems that provide a comprehensive range of security services.”

“Our ADT alarm system is the latest security device that not only alerts the owners in case of a break in, but also sends immediate alert signals to the Police.”

In addition to offering ADT monitored alarms, SecurityCAM also provides other security systems such as Access Control, Video Entry, hardwired and wireless burglar alarms plus CCTV Systems.

The company offers state-of-the-art security equipment that complies with the British and European Standards prEN5031/PD6662 and DD243:2004.

For further information about SecurityCAM’s ADT Home Security System with Best Protection Guarantee, please visit the website.

Tel:   (0845) 644 9321

Chubbsafes, a leading world-wide secure storage supplier, has announced the launch of its new range of domestic safes that offer solutions for the protection of cash, valuables, data and documents, at MLA Expo, from 9th to-11th September.

Independently tested, the range has gained ECB.S certification and covers insurance rating brackets of £2000 for S1 levels, £4000 for S2 and £10,000 for G1, in line with the European Norm EN 14450 for S1 and S2 and EN 1143-1 for G1.

When considering jewellery values, these ratings can be multiplied by up to a factor of 10, offering the user total peace of mind in any situation.

Chubbsafes have provided security solutions for over 175 years, so customers can be in no doubt that the new domestic range from Chubbsafes combines toughness with innovation to create a really trustworthy secure storage solution.

The new safes, designed specifically for the domestic market, offer a more streamlined selection, with a range to suit the most popular needs.
Members of the Chubbsafes team will be available on stand 190, to offer locksmiths advice and guidance on its full range of safes.

Visitors who register their details with the Chubbsafes team at the MLA Expo, will also have a chance to win a unique 175 Anniversary safe, in a draw carried out by the MLA’s president, Gary Eckersall.

This ‘one-of-a-kind safe’, manufactured in 1931 and sold for just £25 80 years ago, has been renovated to its former glory with a new and exclusive livery, by Crest Safe and Vault. One lucky visitor could become the proud owner of this limited edition, 6 cwt safe.

In addition, Chubbsafes will be showcasing a selection of its popular commercial products.

For further information on Chubbsafes security products please visit www.chubbsafes.com

Tel: (01902) 455111.

Marmitek has introduced IP Cameras that automatically upload video evidence to YouTube, which means that YouTube will now become not only a location for watching or sharing images, but also for saving private videos.

Using a Marmitek IP Camera* you can monitor everything from a distance, making it the perfect solution for checking that everything is in order at home in real time 24/7:

• You will have more peace of mind if you can check from anywhere, whether the children at home are all right, check who is at your front door or just ensure that all is well back at home.

• A Marmitek IP Camera can also supply images that enable you to confirm exactly what happened and who or what caused the incident.

• These images are automatically sent to your e-mail address or uploaded to a NAS (Network-attached storage) server. Storage space from an e-mail account, however, is often limited. And uploading to an NAS server means that you cannot usually access and view saved images.
• However Marmitek has just launched two new IP Cameras. The IP Eye Anywhere241 and the IP RoboCam541. These cameras can automatically and independently (without the intervention of a computer), instantly upload your security images to YouTube.

• You can permit these to be viewed by anyone, or protect them, so that only you have access. As a result, you have a free, online alternative to an NAS server.

• So whether it’s your car on the drive, the motorbike in the garage, the valauble equipment in your lounge, or the nursery where your baby is sleeping – YouTube is watching!

YouTube demo: http://www.youtube.com/user/democamera).

*The IP Eye Anywhere241 (Static camera) is available from 4 July for €199 /GBP179.
The IP RoboCam541 (Pan&Tilt variant) is available from 4 July for €279 / GBP249.

For availability and where to buy Marmitek’s new IP Cameras, please visit the website.

The security experts at Yale have thoughtfully offered the guidance below, on how best to secure your valuable garden contents, as thefts from grounds are becoming much more common:

Many of us don’t realise the high value of the items we leave in our garden, and the fact that they’re mainly left unsecured means they’re easy targets to thieves. To make it worse, home insurance policies often don’t cover thefts from gardens and outbuildings.

With expensive barbecues, garden furniture and kids’ toys often left unsecured in our gardens overnight, it makes sense to invest in affordable and easy to use security solutions that will keep them secure.

Padlocks are ideal for securing costly toys and play equipment, as well as smaller garden tools. Yale offers weatherproof padlocks, which are specifically designed to withstand the great British weather all year round, even in exposed locations such as by the sea.

You may want to consider extra protection for your more valuable items. An anchor used in conjunction with a padlock and cable would be ideal to secure any garden furniture such as tables, chairs and benches. Anchors are also great for securing high-value items in your shed, such as a lawnmower or jet wash.

You can also secure expensive items such as barbeques, which are often left out in the garden overnight, to a heavy fixture using a steel security cable and a padlock. Yale’s steel cable is two metres in length, but can be lengthened by connecting two or more cables together with padlocks.

The featured Yale Home and Garden Padlock Set, consists of 3 x 51mm weatherproof padlocks and 4 keys, now available from a selection of major retailers and locksmiths from only £14.99.

For more information on the full range of outdoor security products from Yale, please visit the website.

Here is a straightforward guide to the benefits of having an intelligent home automation system – covering ‘what it is’ and ‘what it can achieve in your home’; how it can increase family security, save energy and afford more comfort.

The Comfort Intelligent Home System brings together an integrated intruder alarm with home automation that controls lighting, heating, curtains and blinds, appliances, audio and video, all cleverly functioning together.

It is controlled from keypads, touch-screens, remote controls, a mobile phone, by computer, or automatically via preset time programmes.

Comfort is uncomplicated to manage and provides security, convenience energy saving and peace of mind as a bonus!

Features of the Comfort Intelligent Home System include:

• Control any electrical device connected to the system.

• Switch on the garden lights.

• Create mood lighting with different lighting scenes.

• “Magic” a hidden TV from a fake bookcase.

• Heat up the bath water or hot tub.

• Hear reminder messages on a talking keypad.

• Open or draw the curtains or blinds.

• Check on home security remotely from anywhere in the world.

• Have your lighting and appliances respond automatically, to alarms or security events.

• Check all is well around your house via a computer screen.

• Talk to a visitor at the door, before you let them in, from a keypad, home phone, or by your mobile when you are out.

• Comfort is also ideal for assisted living applications, such as checking on the elderly or disabled.

View the system via a 5-minute Comfort video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHS6zTFFLiM

For further information about the exceptional Comfort Intelligent Home System, or to find a UK dealer, please visit the website.