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Mint Security Systems
takes silver with NSI
Midlands-based security company,
Mint Security Systems has achieved a
silver medal from the National Security
Inspectorate, (NSI) the independent
regulator and leading certification body
for the security sector.
By becoming an NSI-approved installer,
Mint Security Systems can install advanced
intruder alarms with police response
activation and security systems which meet
insurance requirements.
To become an NSI-approved contractor,
companies have to be rigorously inspected
twice a year to ensure they are maintaining
quality standards, are thoroughly securityvetted and issue each installation with a
certificate of compliance.
Recognised installers must meet both
British and European standards, and are
also required to operate a 24 hour callout
service.
Mint Security Systems provide a complete
end-to-end service including specification,
design, installation and on-going support
of Intruder Alarms, Access Systems, Door
Entry Systems & CCTV systems.
Chris Watson, Director of Mint Security
Systems said, “For over 15 years we have
been industry leaders in the area, and have
installed intruder alarms, CCTV systems
and access control systems in hundreds of
domestic and commercial properties.
“From Mansfield to Matlock, the Midlands’
security is in safe hands with Mint Security
Systems,” added Chris.www.mintsecurity.
co.uk/
GETTING A HANDLE ON HOME
SECURITY WITH HOPPE
Concerns raised in the media about
entrance door locks that can be opened
by burglars “in just five minutes”
have made homeowners nervous
that are vulnerable to breaking and
entering, exacerbated by insurers
sometimes refusing to pay out if there
is no evidence of a break in because
the cylinder has been “bumped” or
snapped.
HOPPE is working to address these
issues, with local partners including
Warwickshire-based architectural
To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk
ironmonger, Tuscan Hardware. The two
companies have held meetings in the
local community with neighbourhood
crime prevention organisations and police
attending.
HOPPE’s Lisa Nightingale explains. “We
demonstrated how easy it is to make a
significant upgrade on front door security
using the right hardwar