Locks, Safes and Security: An International Police Reference Two Volumes (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Apparently the need for greater security was felt in a number of societies at about the same time..." (more)
Key Phrases: bitting surface, axial locks, dimple locks, United States, Courtesy of Munich Reinsurance, John Falle (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1411 pages
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd; 2nd edition (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398070792
• ISBN-13: 978-0398070793
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 3.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #670,081 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incomparable. A work entitled to great respect., September 23, 2002

By	Elmann "Kenneth Ellman" (Newton, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This author wrote a book on this subject on or about 1971 and I was somewhat disappointed in that edition at that time. This book is another world. You would not think this was the same writer. It may have taken thirty years or so but it was well worth the wait. I do not think there is another book available on this subject that can even begin to compare with this creation.
Rarely will you have the opportunity to read such a definitive work on any subject. Clearly this author has made this his life's work. Those who have need of a definitive, all encompassing, and detailed treatise on a subject that effects all aspects of public safety will need and want this book. You can do no better. The coverage is extraordinary and includes: An historical view and understanding going back thousands of years; Detailed and technical discussion of the evolution of protective devices and the methods used to overcome them; Current and timely information on devices now available with an in depth explanation of their differences, effectiveness, and workability; Forensic examination; Standards and Testing; and more, more, more.
This book goes way beyond the basic needs of a Locksmith or Technician into the realm of Academic Instruction into all aspects of physical device security. For the Locksmith, Detective or other Safety Professional weeks of pleasurable reading and education await you in this tomb. When you climb out let me know. The only errors I have found so far have been typographical so this work appears to be fully authorative. Any attorney engaged in litigation in this subject area must have this book. The knowledge contained herein can prevent embarrassment for any government official with responsibility for physical device security. This book can aid in job security for various occupations. It will save countless hours of research into difficult to obtain references. There is also available a CD Rom with additional information.
My hat is off to this author. Normally a book like this is a collaboration of many people. I can see how it took 30 years to do it alone...
Kenneth Ellman
email:[e-mail]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitive compendium, July 1, 2008

By	Felipe De la Peña - See all my reviews

My father has been in the security business since 1984. After the first "search inside" I knew this reference was definitively a must. When finally had it on my hands I knew I wasn't wrong, it includes practically all that you otherwise would had learned after many years of intensive practice and research. Before you buy it, check the oficial site [...] and be sure about the product you want to purchase. If you want to get deeply involved in the security business this book is what you want, but if you are already a master or you belong to a locksmith association or you work for goverment then you should give a check to the digital sources of information ofered in the on-line site.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inclusive, July 7, 2008

By	Qusai Z. N. Alsharif - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book includes more than i expected. There is about everything in this field and in a very clear and detailed way. It is'nt written for beginners.