Hatch SB4000 Friskmaster Max with Powershield X3 Liner:

The SB4000 is made exclusively for international Law Enforcement. There is no other glove made for law enforcement that is more cut-resistant than the Friskmaster Max with Powershield X3 liner. The X3 liner is comprised of Spectra, fiberglass and polyester. This tri-blend offers 10 times the cut resistance of 100% Spectra of the same weight. The SB4000 features an extended cuff and premium leather shell with Aquabloc coating. Please note this glove is cut resistant and not cut proof. CE test results are available regarding the cut and puncture resistance of the SB4000.

• Premium leather shell
• Powershield X3 liner
• 10 times the cut resistance of 100% Spectra of the same weight
• Extended cuff
• CE Test results available
• Available in many different sizes

Hatch SB4000 Gloves

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Damascus DS3500 Gloves

Razornet high performance cut resistant liners: (a proprietary blend of Spectra, fiberglass, and polyester yarns 10 times more cut resistant than mere 100% Spectra of the same weight. Genuine premium grade-A, Aniline-dyed cowhide. Extended gathered wrist. Damascus DS3500 Glove

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Personal Internet Security

Another area of personal security that most people do not associate with personal protection is internet security. The most common misconception of ‘online’ security is that the internet exists in a whole different world. Most users simply do not realize how easy it is to track someone online. Simply by visiting a website you can be submitting browser information, geographical location, basic computer information and of course your physical internet address.

A few Basic Internet Privacy Rules:

1. Set the Ground Rules:

Make protecting your privacy a regular and important part of the online habits for your entire family. If you spend even a little bit of time thinking about the best ways to protect your personal privacy online, then it only requires a small amount of effort for you to prevent large problems from occurring. Create a written use agreement for the Internet and have your entire family sign it, so there will be less debate about what family members can and cannot do online.

2. Use Security Features:

Make use of the security features that your wireless network affords you. By taking advantage of these built-in security features, you can better control who has access to your Internet connection and when.

3. Control Pop-Ups:

Use the capabilities of your web browser to control the pop-ups and cookies that you are exposed to. Pop-ups may not be capable of causing harm by themselves, but they tend to also be associated with aggressive forms of advertising that can fraudulently attempt to obtain your financial and personal information. Use your browser capabilities to control what pop-ups and cookies you deal with while browsing the Internet.

4. Use Security Software:

Use privacy protection software applications, including anti-spyware, anti-virus and firewall programs. These kinds of programs are often bundled in when you purchase a brand new computer. Some are even offered by your Internet service provider for free. If you do not already have them, they are well worth the investment if it means protecting your privacy online.

5. Schedule Regular Updates:

Update your operating system and your privacy protection applications on a regular basis. These updates tend to be free to download, and can mean a lot for increased protection on your computer.

6. Use Strong Passwords:

Learn how to create the right types of passwords. Passwords should not be dictionary words, and should combine letters, numbers and special characters as well in order to be the most effective.

7. Keep Passwords Safe:

Keep a private record of the passwords, usernames and other vital information for every member of your family. Keep this information away from your computer, rather than storing it online where other people can potentially get a hold of it. I recommend using RoboForm, a password management software program – not only does it generate passwords for you but it will store them all in one place that you can access with a master password.

8. Don’t Share Personal Information:

Do not volunteer any personal information for any reason. If it is not required of you, simply do not provide it.

9. Use an Alias:

Use online aliases and nicknames whenever you can. Unless inputting your name is legally required, there is no reason to use it. Do not give out your true name, your phone number or your address to someone online unless you absolutely must.

10. Keep Family Internet Use Transparent:

Review the activities of your family as often as you can. If you find out that a family member is practicing bad habits for online security and privacy, set them straight and change those habits before a problem is born. You do not want the wrong people to find out important information about you or your family, so act accordingly when you spend your time online.

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?Internet-Security—10-Ways-to-Improve-your-Personal-Privacy-on-the-Internet&id=936383

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Here at Spy vs Spy we care about our customers. One thing we have noticed is how many people have come to us for information regarding protection whether for home or personal. This is why the next few articles will be regarding protecting yourself and your valuables. Most people think that you can just buy a good security system and never think again. A good security system can protect your property but together with a little common sense can be a very effective deterrent. We have located a few good articles on the internet based on personal protection and pro-active defense.

36 Ways to Improve Your Personal Security

The following is a list of some basic and very simple ideas to implement and hopefully get your creativity flowing into thinking of ways to live safely. It is the 20% of effort of prevention needed by you to achieve 80% of improved personal security:

1. Limit the amount of duplicates and access of your keys and keypad passwords.
2. Never ever hide keys outside. If you absolutely have to, don’t hide them all in the same place.
3. Always have multiple locks.
4. Get into the habit of keeping windows and doors locked, even in the summer months.
5. Consider installing double cylinder locks and deadbolts.
6. Install extra locks on windows and doors.
7. Be careful not to let shrubs and bushes around the house offer a potential burglar cover keep them trimmed at a conservative height and width.
8. Never throw personal mail in the garbage. Shred or burn it instead!
9. Enter into a safe watch agreement with the neighbors to keep an eye on each other.
10. Never list your telephone number.
11. Be especially vigilant of people who try to gain access to your home who might be posing as utility company personnel. This is a favorite tactic used against seniors. Check their identification through your door peephole viewer.
12. Always keep pen and paper handy, or even a digital camera to record any suspicious activity, and try to get license numbers, etc.
13. Record all of your home electronics equipment with serial number engraving kits, and also make a video recording of your possessions and hide it in an inconspicuous place, after labelling it something innocuous and totally uninviting like “Aunt Hilda’s Wedding, 1979″.
14. Never cooperate with telephone surveys or telemarketers. You have nothing to gain from this, plus, your time is far too valuable!
15. Never fall for a stranger asking for help if you are alone, or are not around witnesses.
16. Keep a mental picture of the area around the perimeter of your home and the items in it. Have they been moved? Could they have been moved into *that place* or *that position* by you or a member of your family?
17. Get to know the traffic patterns in your neighborhood and the vehicles that normally are around.
18. Vary your route when coming to and going home. Try to take different routes to and from work and try to vary your routine a bit. Remember, most breakins occur during daylight hours, or when thieves are most sure that you will not be home. Assume that they “cased” (staked out) your home.
19. Keep an eye out for someone following you, Without sounding alarmist, if you are a single female travelling alone and suspect you are being followed, make a series of turns, and if the car is still behind you in a way that defies logic, then bolt to the nearest police station. Also, try to think of potential “safe havens” on your way to and from on your daily routes.
20. If you are accosted or physically threatened, always yell “FIRE” and never “HELP”. Not that I have a totally dim view of humanity, but I bet more people will respond to the former as it includes their own self interest.
21. Park as close to the store as possible, and never in dark areas.
22. Don’t let yourself run below a half a tank of gas, you might need to do some driving you haven’t planned on due to some unforeseen emergency like a medical situation, etc.
23. Never open suspicious mail.
24. Build a safe room in your home, or, if you live in an apartment, plan an escape route to a friend’s house or somewhere safe.
25. Create or join a neighborhood watch program.
26. Maintain good lighting around all areas of your home: garden, garage, etc. If you live in an apartment building, make sure that the halls, parking lots, etc are all well lit.
27. Try putting a few of your inside lights and appliances on timers. They are pretty cheap, like under ten US dollars.
28. If you go on holidays, get neighbors to check on your home, and maybe even park in your driveway. keep the place “busy” looking,full of activity and unpredictable.
29. Use a home alarm. Period.
30. Get a video recording security system, or even dummy cams.
31. Watch the level of junk mail in your mailbox this is often a signal of nobody home. Keep batteries in your flashlights working! Same goes for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
32. Practice fire drills with your family. And create some incentives for the kids to make it fun for them!
33. Always have a cell phone on hand.
34. Put emergency telephone numbers in your speed dial, or even better, memorize them.
35. Be wary of anything in the house that can be used as a weapon against you. Keep kitchen knives out of plain view, but somewhere where you can access them immediately if you need too.
36. Never put your name on your mailbox or a sign outside your home.

Source:  http://livesafely.org/home-security/36-common-sense-ways-to-improve-personal-security/

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As one of our most popular Digital Video Recorders, the Digimerge Touch Series DVR’s boast a wide array of features as well as a reputable brand name. Offered in 4, 8, and 16 channel varieties with the ability to view live from most 3G compatible phones. With touch panel controls, motion based recording options and extremely easy to use event highlighting and video archive scanning.  Also supports video to USB Flash drives or optical drive for easy exporting of video clips. Digimerge products also feature the best warranty in the industry, 1 year free replacement, 2 years parts and labor, 5 years on the hard-drive.

Features DH200 Series DVR H.264 compression, supports D1 resolution video recording Security Certified Hard Disk with up to 2TB of data storage Back-up through USB port to Flash and optical drives Excellent quality live and recorded video and audio CMS application supports up to 10 DVRs simultaneously, 64 individual channels, view, playback and control GUI with mouse navigation for easy set-up and programming 3G Smart phone view, supports BlackBerry, iPhone and Windows Mobile (touch screen) Lite Touch operation

Quick Specs Channels 4,8,16 (by model) Hard disk capacity max 2TB (320GB included) Backup Via USB to Flash & optical drives Back-up file formats Embedded player/Convertible to AVI Remote Connect Live View, Live Recording, Search, Set-up, Back-up Compression H.264 hardware codec Recording resolution 360 x 240 : 120/100 (NTSC/PAL) 720 x 240 : 60/50 (NTSC/PAL) 720 x 480 : 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) Pre/Post alarm recording 5 seconds (Pre); 5 minutes (Post), programmable per camera Playback Single, Quad, 16 CH Simultaneous PTZ Control RS-485/RS-422 Interface Inputs 4,8,16 x 1.0Vp-p, CVBS, 75ohms, BNC Output 1 composite (BNC), 1 spot output, programmable, 1 VGA Supply voltage 100VAC – 240VAC, 12VDC , 3A, 50/60Hz Power consumption Approx. 19.2 watts (HDD 250GB) Operating Temp. Range -32°~104° F / 0° ~ 40° C

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Here at Spy vs Spy we carry several products that can help you in the great outdoors.  Don’t get stuck with one of these; without one of these:

BEAR D”FENSE ® PROFESSIONAL Bear Deterrent

BEAR D’FENSE PROFESSIONAL Bear deterrent contains 1% Capsaicin plus related Capsaicinoids. Our PROFESSIONAL  models’ provide maximum range and wind penetration in each can of Bear Spray. Each unit releases a slightly narrower cone shape spray pattern than other styles of Bear Spray, for maximum strength. When compared to other Bear Pepper Sprays, BEAR D’FENSE PROFESSIONAL Bear Spray is the choice for industry professionals when it comes to bear safety.

225 gram is the most common personal size of BEAR D’FENSE PROFESSIONAL Bear Deterrent, with 5 seconds of spray time in each can of Bear Spray and is NON-FLAMMABLE.

We also carry Dog spray with a Flip top actuator for fast action. 50g size and non-flammable, Canadian-made with 0.50% Capsaicin. Also available in a Pocket-friendly 22g model complete with belt clip and key ring. Don’t be alone and unprepared ever again, because most dogs are reasonable, but some can be vicious:

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Monday-Friday: 9am-5:30pm
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Hidden Passageway

Modern security systems are quite the wonder of technology. However even a well monitored system can’t stop a determined “Smash-and-Grab” thief. However, thieves can’t steal what they cannot find. The value of a trap door/hidden door area in your house can be unmatched. Whether for jewelry and valuables, or for your family to hide in case of a home invasion. Offering on-site installation and custom builds to fit your needs, all hidden doors are made of high-strength steel frames welded together with very strong latches. Made locally with available features like remote keyless entry, hidden keyed entry or even control from your Iphone. Also offering in-wall niches with motorized hidden compartments. Come see our demo model at our showroom, we know you’ll be impressed.

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Spyfinder Hidden Camera Detector

Never be nervous again. Protect your privacy. CCTV and surveilance cameras are great tools to deter criminals. However, when criminals get a hold of these devices the first thing to become compromised is usually your privacy. With the advent of pin-hole sized cameras the possibility of being exposed is greater than ever. Protect yourself and your privacy. Scans a room in seconds, detects wireless and wired cameras. It doesn’t even matter if the camera is turned off. Great for Hotel Rooms, Bathrooms, Change Rooms, Bedrooms, etc…

The SpyFinder hidden camera detector/locator is the most reliable and easy to use technology on the market for making sure that your private actions are not being watched. Its function is based on the principle of optical augmentation. This technical jargon refers to the phenomenon where light reflected from a focused optical system, such as a video camera, is reflected along the same path as the incident light. This means that if a hidden camera is illuminated and viewed with the SpyFinder technology, then a strong reflection from the target camera will reveal its position to the user.
The SpyFinder exploits this phenomenon by using a ring of ultra-bright LEDs arranged around a viewing port. When a user scans a room looking through the viewing port, a hidden camera appearing in the field of view will brightly reflect the light from the LEDs.

Instructions:

1. Activate the array of ultra bright LED’s by holding down the push button switch.
2. Point the light beam towards the area of a room where a hidden camera is suspected.
3. Look through the eye piece of the device.
4. Slowly and methodically scan the room to look for cameras.

The lens of a hidden camera will appear as an intense point of blinking light when you illuminate it with the beam and view it through the SpyFinder eyepiece.

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Bushnell Stealthview Digital Night Vision

The StealthView Difference. Guided by powerful infrared illuminators, our StealthView Digital Night Vision monocular produces images with resolution similar to much more costly Generation 2 and 3 optics. This remarkable technology was born of our technological expertise, and of course, our undying drive to be the best. Even in pitch darkness at long range, we provide the sharpest view from edge to edge.

Features

• Images comparable to Gen 2+
• CMOS vs image-intensifier tube
• In-view B&W micro display
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Powerful infrared spotlight
• 600-feet viewing range
• Weather resistant
• Video output
• Built-in tripod mount
• Operates on 6 AA batteries
• 2-hour continuous run time w/IR spotlight on and 4 hours without IR spotlight

Night Vision Uses

• Scouting game
• Security and surveillance
• Camping fun / Exploring caves
• Nighttime navigation
• Night fishing and boating
• Wildlife observation
• Search and rescue

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