The Locksmith Journal Jan/Feb 2023 - Issue 84 | Page 74

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Mul-T-Lock Provides OnPoint Electrics ’ Van Security

» ONPOINT ELECTRICS HAS FITTED Mul-T-Lock ’ s innovative vehicle security solution , MVP2000 to its company van , following a break in that resulted in a significant loss of tools .
Says Jon Dawson of On Point Electrics : “ The crime was committed in less than 20 seconds , with my van in full view of obvious CCTV systems , in broad daylight , in front of a busy leisure centre . None of these elements seemed to act as a deterrent .
“ The loss of tools for myself and my Apprentice was significant and meant a huge amount of time and resource had to be invested in insurance claims , with the potential loss of work . We had to rely on friends and work colleagues to ensure we could continue to meet customer requirements , whilst we replaced all the tools that were stolen .”
Jon firmly believes that if Mul-T-Lock ’ s MVP2000 had been fitted earlier , it would have been enough to detract the criminal from attempting to access the van . Not only from a visual perspective but also due to its specialist all in one design , with its unique angled lock body and no hanging parts .
Claire Blakemore , Mul-T-Lock UK Managing Director added : “ Unfortunately , this is not a unique case , with the increase in van crime well documented . It can take just seconds and often , insurance claims are declined . With living costs rising for everyone , protecting vulnerable tradespeople from losing their means of income is more important than ever before .
“ Mul-T-Lock ’ s MVP2000 is a real solution , that is quick to install and can be fitted to new vehicles or as a retrofit to almost all van types in the UK . Available to bolt onto the surface of any van side or rear door , as well as being a visual deterrent , the clever inter-locking design of the two body parts becoming one , adds an additional layer of protection from manipulation via forced separation . It is easy to use , supplied with secure fixings and offered with built-in security and peace of mind for today ’ s van owners .”
www . mul-t-lock . com

UWATCH CUBE ACHIEVES SBD SECURE CONNECTED DEVICE ACCREDITATION

» THE UWATCH 2ND generation Smart Cube and Apps have achieved the Secured by Design ( SBD ) Secure Connected Device accreditation , achieving the required standard for both their physical and cyber security attributes .
The Smart Cube is a small , portable , battery , solar or mains powered crime prevention device that notifies you when a crime is in progress via an alert to your smartphone . The Cube is instantly deployable , does not require Wi-Fi or mains power and has a range of sensors , GPS and a day / night camera to keep an eye on the things ,
even in the most remote and rural environments . It includes 12 months unlimited data on a roaming sim and works in any country where there is a 2g or 4g GSM signal . During lockdown the company invested heavily in R & D introducing the solar powered and 4g version including game changing LoRa technology replacing Bluetooth . Remote sensors can now be up to 2km away and inside buildings or equipment and lorry drivers asleep in their cabs are alerted within 10 seconds if there is movement detected underneath or inside their vehicle . There is also a solar powered “ time lapse ” version
currently installed with the National Trust to monitor remote car parks .
The Cube is already at the forefront of fighting rural crime and currently operates in numerous other markets including vans , caravans , boats , pest control , home monitoring , shipping containers and much more . Norman Guiver , Technical Director of uWatch commented : “ The IASME certification process was intense but we worked closely with Jason Cresswell of Cyber Security Consultants 10 Steps Ltd who guided
us seamlessly through it . Whilst he highlighted some areas where we needed to make improvements our development team addressed these changes during the process confirming how quickly we can respond . Hopefully , police forces will now adopt our crime prevention systems including the WeWatch part of uWatch , a secure “ big data ” app for community watch groups who currently try to use social media .”
www . uwatch . co . uk www . securedbydesign . com
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