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    Electronics & Access Control

    Advances In Video Surveillance: Video Analytics

    Jan. 1, 2008
    Typical applications include exterior perimeter protection, controlling restricted areas and detecting behaviors that are precursors to potentially dangerous or illicit situations...
    Keys/Tools

    VATS Basics

    Jan. 1, 2008
    The number of vehicles equipped with the VATS system peaked in the late 1990s, as transponder systems and other anti-theft systems were developed. The last VATS-equipped vehicle...
    Keys/Tools

    Getting More Battery For The Buck

    Jan. 1, 2008
    With a little ingenuity, the discount-priced FireStorm batteries sold at Black and Decker outlets can power your DeWalt tools, for about a $50 savings over the OEM batteries.
    Door Hardware

    Sure-Strike is a Sure Hit

    Jan. 1, 2008
    Sure-Strike is an economical way to upgrade security on existing deadbolts and it can make a profitable addition when installing any new tubular deadbolt.
    Electronics & Access Control

    Service Contracts Bring Recurring Revenue to the Commercial Locksmith

    Jan. 1, 2008
    In the November 2007 Locksmith Ledger, Gale Johnson wrote an editorial that addressed service contracts as a source of recurring revenue, an issue that I feel has been overlooked...

    More content from January 2008

    Door Hardware

    Installing the NORTON 2800ST SERIES CAM ACTION DOOR CLOSER

    Jan. 1, 2008
    Unlike the gear-driven piston type closer, Norton says its cam action closer is significantly more efficient, providing up to four pounds closing force for a five pound opening...
    Door Hardware

    Servicing the Total Door: Hinge Replacement

    Jan. 1, 2008
    When electronic access control is being added to an existing opening, power transfer hinges are an excellent choice. Pemko offers standard and electrically modified continuous...
    Door Hardware

    What's New With Exit Devices? K2 Commercial Hardware Enters The Market

    Jan. 1, 2008
    What makes the exit device unique is that it provides life safety through free and easy egress, while still maintaining the security of the building. K2 Commercial Hardware exit...
    Business & Technical Aids

    Institutional Locksmithing: Ready When You Are

    Jan. 1, 2008
    The more commercial experience that a locksmith can glean, the better chances of qualifying for a government or institutional locksmith position. Usually an employer is not interested...